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 C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Thursday
On December 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,820 and the sell rate was VND 26,870, a change of 20 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,845 (up 0.06 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
UK ships US$89.78 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.78 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$89.78 million worth of goods from UK, up from US$87.35 million in October, a change of 2.78 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 10.67 points, foreign traders net-buy US$40.91 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,782.82, up 10.67 points or 0.60 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,236.37 billion or US$957.74 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$40.91 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Iron and steel imports Vietnam, up 2.23 percent in November, China / Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$1,019 million in November, up from US$996 million in October, a change of 2.23 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fishery products exports from Vietnam down 14.61 percent in November, China and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported fishery products to the tune of US$990 million in November, down from US$1,159 million in October, a change of -14.61 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Germany ships US$310.94 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 17.96 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$310.94 million worth of goods from Germany, down from US$379.03 million in October, a change of -17.96 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France buys US$365 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 6.74 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$365 million worth of goods to France, up 6.74 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 2.01 percent in November
Vietnam produced 1349.87 thousand tons of animal feed in November, up 2.01 percent from 1323.21 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Plastics imports Vietnam, down 0.03 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1,003 million in November, down from US$1,003 million in October, a change of -0.03 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 46.72 points, foreign traders net-buy US$19.70 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,751.03, up 46.72 points or 2.74 percent, with a total trading value of VND 30,626.68 billion or US$1162.30 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$19.70 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
UK buys US$667 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 19.02 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$667 b/million worth of goods to UK, down 19.02 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Malaysia ships US$805.98 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 17.53 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$805.98 million worth of goods from Malaysia, down from US$977.25 million in October, a change of -17.53 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone imports Vietnam, down 29.42 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$853 million in November, down from US$1,208 million in October, a change of -29.42 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Indonesia buys US$518 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 10.24 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$518 million worth of goods to Indonesia, up 10.24 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France ships US$174.60 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 19.31 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$174.60 million worth of goods from France, up from US$146.34 million in October, a change of 19.31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computer & electrical products imports Vietnam, down 1.47 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof to the tune of US$12,907 million in November, down from US$13,100 million in October, a change of -1.47 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruits and vegetables exports from Vietnam down 24.39 percent in November, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$701 million in November, down from US$927 million in October, a change of -24.39 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
India buys US$788 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 5.74 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$788 million worth of goods to India, down 5.74 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 27.33 points, foreign traders net-buy US$19.77 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,704.31, up 27.33 points or 1.63 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,140.32 billion or US$916.14 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$19.77 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 December 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,900 and the sell rate was VND 27,000, a change of 0 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,950 (up 0.09 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
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