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 car sales up 6 percent in 2025 over 2024: VAMA
Total car sales in Vietnam reached 42,701 units in December compared to 33,689 units in November, according to data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA). Year-to-date, the VAMA has recorded 313,359 total car sales. This is compared to 295,979 units over the same period in 2024, a 6 percent increase.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Europe up 4.9 percent in December
In December, Europe accounted for 313,851 tourist arrivals, a decrease of 4.9 percent from November, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 8.49 points, foreign traders net-sell US$17.69 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,894.44, down 8.49 points or 0.45 percent, with a total trading value of VND 46,390.72 billion or US$1760.56 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$17.69 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, Wednesday
On January 14, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600 and the sell rate was VND 26,650, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625, no change from yesterday, 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 26,276.
Thailand ships US$1.28 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 21.37 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$1,275.71 million worth of goods from Thailand, up from US$1,051.11 million in November, a change of 21.37 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea buys US$2.7 billion of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 19.66 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$2,707 million worth of goods to South Korea, up 19.66 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computers / electrical products imports Vietnam up 10.52 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof to the tune of US$14,265 million in December, up from US$12,907 million in November, a change of 10.52 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Australia / New Zealand up 7.3 percent in December
In December, Oceania accounted for 57,563 tourist arrivals, a decrease of 7.3 percent from November, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 25.60 points, foreign traders net-sell US$18.29 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,902.93, up 25.60 points or 1.36 percent, with a total trading value of VND 42,294.53 billion or US$1,605.11 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$18.29 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank central exchange rate steady, black market dong stronger, Tuesday
On January 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600 and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 200 and 200, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625 (down 0.75 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,129, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,285.
Taiwan ships US$3.1 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 13.07 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$3,122.03 million worth of goods from Taiwan, up from US$2761.10 million in November, a change of 13.07 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan buys US$2.35 billion of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 0.17 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$2,346 million worth of goods to Japan, up 0.17 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan ships US$2.25 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 14.74 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$2,252.17 million worth of goods from Japan, up from US$1,962.83 million in November, a change of 14.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Taiwan buys US$609 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 7.87 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$609 million worth of goods to Taiwan, up 7.87 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 9.43 points, foreign traders net-buy US$40.61 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,877.33, up 9.43 points or 0.50 percent, with a total trading value of VND 41,644.62 billion or US$1,580.44 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$40.61 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from the Americas down .06 percent in December
In December, Americas accounted for 111,189 tourist arrivals in Vietnam, a decrease of .06 percent from November, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Thailand buys US$803 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, down 9.77 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$803 million worth of goods to Thailand, down 9.77 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China ships US$18.3 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 10.74 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$18,255.32 million worth of goods from China, up from US$16,485.08 million in November, a change of 10.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
USA ships US$2.27 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 28.48 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$2,269.79 million worth of goods from USA, up from US$1,766.59 million in November, a change of 28.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China buys US$7.2 billion of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 16.26 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$7,197 million worth of goods to China, up 16.26 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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