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.
Motor vehicles imports into Vietnam, up 5.75 percent in November, China and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported motor vehicles to the tune of US$456 million in November, up from US$431 million in October, a change of 5.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 6.57 points, foreign traders net-sell US$93.24 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,747.17, down 6.57 points or 0.37 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,492.68 billion or US$1119.27 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$93.24 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market rate strengthens, Tuesday
On December 9, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,100 and the sell rate was VND 27,150, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,125 (down 0.37 percent), 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 26,365.
Tourist arrivals to Vietnam up 14.2 percent in November, from Americas up 35.7 percent
In November, Vietnam welcomed 1,978,174 tourist arrivals, an increase of 14.20 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 12.42 points, foreign traders net-sell US$71.50 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,753.74, up 12.42 points or 0.71 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,497.37 billion or US$815.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$71.50 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 rate stronger, Monday
On December 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,200 and the sell rate was VND 27,250, a change of 0 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,225 (down 0.02 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,152, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,361.
Vietnam footwear exports up 2.16 percent in November, to USA up 2.14 percent
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,076 million in November, up from US$2,032 million in October, a change of 2.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Argentina ships US$287.90 million worth of goods to Vietnam in October, down 20.74 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$287.90 million worth of goods from Argentina, down from US$363.22 million in September, a change of -20.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
UAE buys US$499 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 3.91 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$499 million worth of goods to UAE, up 3.91 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam November trade turnover down month-on-month 5.4 percent, up 15.6 percent year-on-year
Total import and export turnover of goods in November is estimated at US$77.06 billion, down 5.4 percent from October but up 15.6 percent from a year earlier, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics.
Hong Kong ships US$58.43 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 11.28 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$58.43 million worth of goods from Hong Kong, up from US$52.50 million in September, a change of 11.28 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Brazil buys US$227 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 2.23 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$227 million worth of goods to Brazil, up 2.23 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 4.08 points, foreign traders net-sell US$23.07 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,741.32, up 4.08 points or 0.23 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,053.78 billion or US$761.05 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$23.07 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 rate weaker, Friday
On December 5, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,200 and the sell rate was VND 27,260, a change of 50 and 60, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,230 (up 0.20 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,151, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,365.
Russia ships US$211.97 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 37.89 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$211.97 million worth of goods from Russia, up from US$153.73 million in September, a change of 37.89 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Clinker and cement exports from Vietnam up 9.26 percent in October, Philippines and Bangladesh top buyers
Vietnam exported clinker and cement to the tune of US$128 million in October, up 9.26 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Mexico buys US$666 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 7.51 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$666 million worth of goods to Mexico, up 7.51 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 5.47 points, foreign traders net-buy US$39.58 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,737.24, up 5.47 points or 0.32 percent, with a total trading value of VND 26,537.32 billion or US$1007.11 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$39.58 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 stronger too, Thursday
On December 4, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,150 and the sell rate was VND 27,200, a change of 300 and 320, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,175 (down 1.13 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,152, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,373.
Cosmetics imports into Vietnam, up 3.10 percent in October, Singapore and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported cosmetics to the tune of US$141 million in October, up from US$137 million in September, a change of 3.10 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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