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.
France ships US$146.34 million of goods to Vietnam in October, down 12.89 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$146 million worth of goods from France, down 12.89 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
UK buys US$823 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 10.43 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$823 million worth of goods to UK, up 10.43 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 13.05 points, foreign traders net-sell US$43.91 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,667.98, up 13.05 points or 0.79 percent, with a total trading value of VND 17,363.45 billion or US$658.95 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$43.91 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank central exchange & black market dong rates weaken, Monday
On November 24, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,750 and the sell rate was VND 27,870, a change of 50 and 70, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,810 (up 0.22 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,144, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,379.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Oceania were up 6.9 percent in October
In October, Oceania accounted for 51,156 tourist arrivals, an increase of 5.10 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Singapore ships US$492.69 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 8.07 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$493 million worth of goods from Singapore, up 8.07 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Taiwan buys US$521 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 2.83 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$521 billion worth of goods to Taiwan, down 2.83 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals imports into Vietnam, up 10.14 percent in October, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$720 million in October, up 10.14 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from the Americas were up 13.8 percent in October
In October, the Americas accounted for 82,416 tourist arrivals, an increase of 28.90 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Germany ships US$379.03 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 2.28 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$379 million worth of goods from Germany, up 2.28 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
India buys US$836 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 0.10 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$836 million worth of goods to India, up 0.10 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 1.06 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.35 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,654.93, down 1.06 points or 0.06 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,090.87 billion or US$762.46 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.35 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 rate stronger, Friday
On November 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,800, a change of 30 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,750 (down 0.05 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,136, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,357.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Europe up 13.8 percent in October
In October, Europe accounted for 218,096 tourist arrivals, an increase of 35.00 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Textile, leather and footwear materials imports Vietnam, down 4.69 percent in October, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$631 million in October, down -4.69 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.99 points, foreign traders net-buy US$11.04 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,655.99, up 6.99 points or 0.42 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,675.24 billion or US$746.69 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$11.04 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank central exchange rate, black market dong, stronger, Thursday
On November 20, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,730 and the sell rate was VND 27,800, a change of 10 and 20 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,765 (down 0.05 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,130, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,379.
UK ships US$87.35 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 3.18 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$87 million worth of goods from UK, up 3.18 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France buys US$342 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 1.39 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$342 million worth of goods to France, up 1.39 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemical products imports into Vietnam, up 0.52 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemical products to the tune of US$701 million in October, up 0.52 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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