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.
Taiwan takes US$564 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 8.42 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$564 million worth of goods to Taiwan, up 8.42 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machines/equipment imports Vietnam, down 1.29 percent in November, China/South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$5,213 million in November, down from US$5,281 million in October, a change of -1.29 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computers/electrical products exports from Vietnam down 1.99 percent in November, to USA down 2.73 percent
Vietnam exported computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the tune of US$9,597 million in November, down from US$9.8 billion in October, a change of -1.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
USA ships US$1.8 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 12.46 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$1,766.59 million worth of goods from the USA, up from US$1570.82 million in October, a change of 12.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Thailand buys US$890 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 18.33 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$890 billion worth of goods to Thailand, up 18.33 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China ships US$16.5 billion of goods to Vietnam in November, up 0.35 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$16485.08 billion worth of goods from China, up from US$16427.45 million in October, a change of 0.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Americas were up 35.7 percent in November
In November, the Americas accounted for 111,835 tourist arrivals, an increase of 35.70 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 52.01 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.62 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,646.89, down 52.01 points or 3.06 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,698.37 billion or US$937.32 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.62 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 flat, Friday
On December 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,100 and the sell rate was VND 27,200, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,150, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,148, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,306.
Indonesia ships US$964.90 million of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.73 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$964.90 million worth of goods from Indonesia, up from US$939.25 million in October, a change of 2.73 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China buys US$6.19 billion of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 14.69 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$6,190 million worth of goods to China, down 14.69 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 20.08 points, foreign traders net-sell US$18.86 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,698.90, down 20.08 points or 1.17 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,244.28 billion or US$616.48 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$18.86 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Thursday
On December 11, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,120 and the sell rate was VND 27,180, a change of 20 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,150 (up 0.09 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,154, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,332.
India ships US$543.30 million of goods to Vietnam in November, up 7.64 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$543.30 million worth of goods from India, up from US$504.72 million in October, a change of 7.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Germany buys US$808 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 1.24 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$808 million worth of goods to Germany, down 1.24 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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Vietnam’s VN-Index down 28.19 points, foreign traders net-sell US$14.04 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,718.98, down 28.19 points or 1.61 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,904.19 billion or US$755.38 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$14.04 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank central exchange rate & black market dong flat, Wednesday
On December 10, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,100 and the sell rate was VND 27,150, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,125, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,155, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,357.
Vietnam exports to USA down 7.16 percent month-on-month at US$12.4 billion
In November, Vietnam exported US$12.4 billion worth of goods to the USA, down 7.16 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$138.6 billion worth of goods to the USA.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia up 7.8 percent in November
In November, Asia accounted for 1,477,295 tourist arrivals, an increase of 7.40 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
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