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.
Animal fodder and materials imports into Vietnam, down 5.50 percent in October, Argentina and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported animal fodders and animal fodder materials to the tune of US$391 million in October, down -5.50 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Australia ships US$783.86 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 51.19 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$784 million worth of goods from Australia, up 51.19 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.67 points, foreign traders net-buy US$12.56 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,690.99, up 6.67 points or 0.40 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,745.25 billion or US$901.15 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$12.56 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Friday
On November 28, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,650 and the sell rate was VND 27,730, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,690 (down 0.07 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 26,363.
Belgium buys US$275 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 6.74 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$275 million worth of goods to Belgium, down 6.74 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pharmaceutical products imports into Vietnam, down 15.56 percent in October, USA and France top suppliers
Vietnam imported pharmaceutical products to the tune of US$350 million in October, down -15.56 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials exports from Vietnam up 2.70 percent in October, Indonesia and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported Textile, leather and footwear materials to the tune of US$204 million in October, 2.70 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 3.96 points, foreign traders net-sell US$0.83 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,684.32, up 3.96 points or 0.24 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,217.66 billion or US$805.22 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$0.83 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger,Thursday
On November 27, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,670 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 70 and 70, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,710 (down 0.25 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 26,376.
Taiwan ships US$3 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 0.80 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$2,990 billion worth of goods from Taiwan, down 0.80 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands buys US$1.23 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 8.00 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$1,234 million worth of goods to Netherlands, up 8.00 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products exports from Vietnam up 11.65 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$456 million in October, 11.65 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal imports into Vietnam, up 8.83 percent in October, Australia and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$498 million in October, up 8.83 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 20 points, foreign traders net-buy US$23.83 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,680.36, up 20.00 points or 1.20 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,853.77 billion or US$943.22 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$23.83 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market rate stronger, Wednesday
On November 26, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,740 and the sell rate was VND 27,820, a change of 10 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,780 (down 0.07 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,146, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,378.
Singapore buys US$518 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 2.78 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$518 million worth of goods to Singapore, up 2.78 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Italy ships US$175.83 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 18.36 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$176 million worth of goods from Italy, up 18.36 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Car parts and accessories imports into Vietnam, up 8.30 percent in October, China and Thailand top suppliers
Vietnam imported parts and accessories of motor vehicles to the tune of US$533 million in October, up 8.30 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 7.62 points, foreign traders net-sell US$13.81 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,660.36, down 7.62 points or 0.46 percent, with a total trading value of VND 26,956.33 billion or US$1023.01 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$13.81 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens dong central exchange rate, black market stronger, Tuesday
On November 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,750 and the sell rate was VND 27,850, a change of 0 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,800 (down 0.04 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,146, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,372.
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