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 11.94 points, foreign traders net-sell US$7.86 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,870.79, down 11.94 points or 0.63 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,347.03 billion or US$1113.74 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$7.86 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank leaves central exchange rate steady, black market rate steady, Friday
On January 23, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,650 and the sell rate was VND 26,700, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,675, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,125, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,245.
TikTok fined US$33,400 for data collection violations in Vietnam
TikTok has been fined VND 880 million (US$33,400) by the National Competition Commission for violations of data collection rules in Vietnam, according to Dau Tu Kinh Te.
Italy buys US$455 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 15.03 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$455 million worth of goods to Italy, up 15.03 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 2.71 points, foreign traders net-sell US$55.56 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,882.73, down 2.71 points or 0.14 percent, with a total trading value of VND 33,602.98 billion or US$1275.26 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$55.56 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Thursday
On January 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,650 and the sell rate was VND 26,700, a change of 50 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,675 (up 0.19 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,125, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,270.
Milk / milk products imports Vietnam up 55.51 percent in December, New Zealand / Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$164 million in December, up from US$106 million in November, a change of 55.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials exports from Vietnam up 26.19 percent in December, Indonesia / Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$237 million in December, up from US$188 million in November, a change of 26.19 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
UK ships US$101.16 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 12.68 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$101.16 million worth of goods from UK, up from US$89.78 million in November, a change of 12.68 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Singapore buys US$564 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 30.23 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$564 million worth of goods to Singapore, up 30.23 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 8.34 points, foreign traders net-sell US$11.88 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,885.44, down 8.34 points or 0.44 percent, with a total trading value of VND 37,295.39 billion or US$1415.38 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$11.88 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Wednesday
On January 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600 and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625 (up 0.38 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,124, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,267.
3,230 cartons of imported beer seized by HCMC police on unclear origins
Local news outlet, Nguoi Lao Dong, reported Tuesday that Vietnamese authorities had confiscated 3,230 cartons of imported beer of unclear origin during an inspection at a storage site in Ho Chi Minh City on January 20.
Chemical products imports Vietnam up 16.30 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemical products to the tune of US$809 million in December, up from US$695 million in November, a change of 16.30 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut exports from Vietnam down 1.88 percent in December, China / USA top buyers
Vietnam exported cashew nut to the tune of US$466 million in December, down from US$475 million in November, a change of -1.88 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 2.81 points, foreign traders net-sell US$63.68 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,893.78, down 2.81 points or 0.15 percent, with a total trading value of VND 37,051.64 billion or US$1406.13 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$63.68 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Singapore ships US$647.64 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 39.08 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$647.64 million worth of goods from Singapore, up from US$465.67 million in November, a change of 39.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
UK buys US$670 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 0.50 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$670 million worth of goods to UK, up 0.50 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, Tuesday
On January 20, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500 and the sell rate was VND 26,550, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,525, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,130, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,265.
Coffee exports from Vietnam up 86.77 percent in December, Germany / Italy top buyers
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$948 million in December, up from US$508 million in November, a change of 86.77 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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