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.
Indonesia buys US$473 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, down 8.71 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$473 million worth of goods to Indonesia, down 8.71 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France ships US$349.09 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 99.94 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$349.09 million worth of goods from France, up from US$174.60 million in November, a change of 99.94 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 17.46 points, foreign traders net-buy US$19.01 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,896.59, up 17.46 points or 0.93 percent, with a total trading value of VND 37,554.96 billion or US$1425.24 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$19.01 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Monday
On January 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500 and the sell rate was VND 26,550, a change of 250 and 250, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,525 (up 0.95 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,132, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,264.
Iron / steel imports Vietnam up 19.01 percent in December, China / Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$1,212 million in December, up from US$1,019 million in November, a change of 19.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Germany ships US$455.12 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 46.37 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$455.12 million worth of goods from Germany, up from US$310.94 million in November, a change of 46.37 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France buys US$342 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, down 6.36 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$342 million worth of goods to France, down 6.36 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products imports Vietnam up 11.09 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$1,067 million in December, up from US$960 million in November, a change of 11.09 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Malaysia ships US$1billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 24.40 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$1,002.60 million worth of goods from Malaysia, up from US$805.98 million in November, a change of 24.40 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$11,004 million worth of goods from Malaysia. Vietnam imported US$320.71 million
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 14.33 points, foreign traders net-sell US$42.88 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,879.13, up 14.33 points or 0.77 percent, with a total trading value of VND 35,636.04 billion or US$1,352.41 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$42.88 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 stronger, Friday
On January 16, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,250 and the sell rate was VND 26,300, a change of 350 and 350, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,275 (down 1.31 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,131, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,275.
India buys US$994 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 26.06 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$994 million worth of goods to India, up 26.06 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastics imports Vietnam up 11.87 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1,122 million in December, up from US$1,003 million in November, a change of 11.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone exports from Vietnam up 1.62 percent in December, China / South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$4,054 million in December, up from US$3,990 million in November, a change of 1.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea ships US$6.1 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 20.86 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$6,084.20 million worth of goods from South Korea, up from US$5,034.07 million in November, a change of 20.86 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Malaysia buys US$512 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 8.28 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$512 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 8.28 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 29.64 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.99 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,864.80, down 29.64 points or 1.56 percent, with a total trading value of VND 40,920.80 billion or US$1552.97 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.99 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market dong unchanged, Thursday
On January 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600 and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,135, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,271.
Phone imports Vietnam up 15.54 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$985 million in December, up from US$853 million in November, a change of 15.54 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam government bond auction Wednesday sees limited uptake, 10-year yield holds at 4 percent
The State Treasury of Vietnam held a government bond auction on January 14, offering VND 12,500 billion (about US$0.47 billion) across four tenors, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
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