Services & Trade
This category includes the service sector, retail, logistics, finance, e-commerce, and tourism, alongside trade policy and investment trends. It covers import/export dynamics, banking regulations, stock market movements, and infrastructure development. With increasing integration into regional and global trade, this section provides insights into consumer behavior, foreign investment, and evolving service industries.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 25.50 points, foreign traders net-sell US$93.81 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 2,004.31, down 25.50 points or 1.26 percent, with a total trading value of VND 18,602.22 billion or US$705.97 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$93.81 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, Monday
On February 2, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,450 and the sell rate was VND 26,500, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,475, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,064, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,031.
Vietnam News Today, February 02 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Garment sector results analysis, Vingroup 2025 results, China windfarm Ben Tre, Tainted coffee, Labour challenges JETRO survey, Gold / silver price drop triggers buying, India vs Vietnam textiles / garments, Fake rolex bust, European consultants Vietnam HSR, Appliance factory expansion, Local furniture brands development, Goods stuck border regulation delays, Imports from Mexico, Exports to the UAE, Imports fishery products, Animal feed exports, Imports from UAE, and more.
Vietnam imports from Mexico reach US$108.95 million in December, up 1.51 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$108.95 million worth of goods from Mexico, up from US$107.32 million in November, a change of 1.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to UAE US$525 million in December, up 8.53 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$525 million worth of goods to the UAE, up 8.53 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fishery products imports Vietnam up 21.51 percent in December, India / Norway top suppliers
Vietnam imported fishery products to the tune of US$356 million in December, up from US$293 million in November, a change of 21.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from UAE reach US$105.23 million in December, up 126.65 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$105.23 million worth of goods from the UAE, up from US$46.43 million in November, a change of 126.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Mexico US$655 million in December, up 13.08 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$655 million worth of goods to Mexico, up 13.08 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut imports Vietnam down 8.43 percent in December, Ivory Coast / Tanzania top suppliers
Vietnam imported cashew nut to the tune of US$242 million in December, down from US$264 million in November, a change of -8.43 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Cambodia reach US$501.37 million in December, up 35.68 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$501.37 million worth of goods from Cambodia, up from US$369.53 million in November, a change of 35.68 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Hong Kong US$1.8 billion in December, up 32.08 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$1,828 million worth of goods to Hong Kong, up 32.08 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 14.06 points, foreign traders net-buy US$26.11 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,829.04, up 14.06 points or 0.77 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,057.03 billion or US$1102.73 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$26.11 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Friday
On January 30, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,450, and the sell rate was VND 26,500, a change of 250 and 250, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,475 (up 0.95 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,074, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 25,916.
Electricity production in Vietnam down 7.45 percent in December
Vietnam produced 25.68 billion kwh of electricity in December, down 7.45 percent from 27.75 billion kwh in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cosmetics imports Vietnam up 32.80 percent in December, Singapore / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations to the tune of US$190 million in December, up from US$143 million in November, a change of 32.80 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Canada reach US$98.04 million in December, up 7.18 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$98.04 million worth of goods from Canada, up from US$91.47 million in November, a change of 7.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Brazil US$247 million in December, down 4.27 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$247 million worth of goods to Brazil, down 4.27 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 12.07 points, foreign traders net-sell US$17.27 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,814.98, up 12.07 points or 0.67 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,439.15 billion or US$965.43 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$17.27 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, Thursday
On January 29, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,200, and the sell rate was VND 26,250, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,225, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 27.59 points, foreign traders net-sell US$67.78 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,802.91, down 27.59 points or 1.51 percent, with a total trading value of VND 34,585.35 billion or US$1312.54 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$67.78 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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