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 welcomes nearly 21.2 million international visitors in 2025, up 20.4 percent
Vietnam recorded more than 2 million international visitor arrivals in December, up 15.7 percent from the same month last year, according to official estimates.
Vietnam trade turnover tops US$930 billion in 2025
Vietnam’s total merchandise exports and imports reached US$88.72 billion in December, up 15.1 percent from November and 25.7 percent year on year, according to the latest release from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Vietnam fourth-quarter GDP growth hits 14-year high at 8.46 percent
Gross domestic product in the fourth quarter of 2025 is estimated to have grown 8.46 percent year on year, marking the strongest fourth-quarter expansion recorded over the 2011–2025 period, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Philippines ships US$173.97 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 12.22 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$173.97 million worth of goods from Philippines, down from US$198.17 million in October, a change of -12.22 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market weaker, Monday
On January 5, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,900 and the sell rate was VND 26,950, a change of 150 and 130, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,925 (up 0.52 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,124, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,275.
Australia buys US$563 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 12.55 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$563 million worth of goods to Australia, down 12.55 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut imports Vietnam up 2.18 percent in November, Ivory Coast / Nigeria top suppliers
Vietnam imported cashew nut to the tune of US$264 million in November, up from US$258 million in October, a change of 2.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rice exports from Vietnam up 7.46 percent in November, Ivory Coast \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$190 million in November, up from US$177 million in October, a change of 7.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam down 5.04 percent in November, China \ South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$228 million in November, down from US$240 million in October, a change of -5.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Australia ships US$482.57 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 38.44 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$482.57 million worth of goods from Australia, down from US$783.86 million in October, a change of -38.44 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Philippines buys US$347 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 8.05 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$347 million worth of goods to Philippines, down 8.05 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands ships US$60.83 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 20.80 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$60.83 million worth of goods from Netherlands, down from US$76.80 million in October, a change of -20.80 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Animal feed imports Vietnam down 17.99 percent in November, Argentina / USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported animal fodders and animal fodder materials to the tune of US$321 million in November, down from US$391 million in October, a change of -17.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pharmaceutical products imports Vietnam down 18.96 percent in November, USA / Italy top suppliers
Vietnam imported pharmaceutical products to the tune of US$284 million in November, down from US$350 million in October, a change of -18.96 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Yarn exports from Vietnam down 3.07 percent in November, China \ South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$349 million in November, down from US$360 million in October, a change of -3.07 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Belgium buys US$269 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 1.89 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$269 million worth of goods to Belgium, down 1.89 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Tuesday
On December 30, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,780 and the sell rate was VND 26,840, a change of 30 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,810 (up 0.09 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 12.06 points, foreign traders net-buy US$37.99 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,766.90, up 12.06 points or 0.69 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,691.47 billion or US$785.26 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$37.99 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam News Today, December 30 2025, Business & Economy
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Ceramic products exports from Vietnam up 2.18 percent in November, USA / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported ceramic products to the tune of US$63 million in November, up from US$61 million in October, a change of 2.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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