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 exports to Russia US$202 million in December, up 35.54 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$202 million worth of goods to Russia, up 35.54 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 13.22 points, foreign traders net-sell US$4.21 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,830.50, down 13.22 points or 0.72 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,575.81 billion or US$970.62 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$4.21 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Tuesday
On January 27, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,350 and the sell rate was VND 26,390, a change of 250 and 260, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,370 (down 0.96 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from Russia reach US$260.95 million in December, up 40.95 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$260.95 million worth of goods from Russia, up from US$185.14 million in November, a change of 40.95 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Australia US$660 million in December, up 17.22 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$660 million worth of goods to Australia, up 17.22 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 27.07 points, foreign traders net-buy US$4.02 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,843.72, down 27.07 points or 1.45 percent, with a total trading value of VND 32,087.29 billion or US$1217.73 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$4.02 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 stronger, Monday
On January 26, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600 and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 50 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625 (down 0.19 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Fruits and vegetables imports Vietnam up 60.80 percent in December, USA / China top suppliers
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$528 million in December, up from US$328 million in November, a change of 60.80 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Belgium reach US$71.91 million in December, up 83.32 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$71.91 million worth of goods from Belgium, up from US$39.23 million in November, a change of 83.32 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to the Philippines US$391 million in December, up 12.72 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$391 million worth of goods to Philippines, up 12.72 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Car parts imports / Vietnam up 24.10 percent in December, China / Thailand top suppliers
Vietnam imported parts and accessories of motor vehicles to the tune of US$707 million in December, up from US$570 million in November, a change of 24.10 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Philippines reach US$200.25 million in December, up 15.11 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$200.25 million worth of goods from Philippines, up from US$173.97 million in November, a change of 15.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Belgium top US$287 million in December, up 6.33 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$287 million worth of goods to Belgium, up 6.33 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Yarn exports from Vietnam up 17.65 percent in December, China / South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$411 million in December, up from US$349 million in November, a change of 17.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s soy bean imports up 22.23 percent in December, USA / Canada top suppliers
Vietnam imported soy beans to the tune of US$116 million in December, up from US$95 million in November, a change of 22.23 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Italy ships US$221.60 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 23.04 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$221.60 million worth of goods from Italy, up from US$180.10 million in November, a change of 23.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands buys US$1,270 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 9 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$1,270 million worth of goods to the Netherlands, up 9.00 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
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