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’s VN-Index down 10.92 points, foreign traders net-sell US$24.71 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,649.00, down 10.92 points or 0.66 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,312.63 billion or US$922.68 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$24.71 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam central exchange rate holds steady, black market dong weakens, Wednesday
On November 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,740 and the sell rate was VND 27,820, a change of 30 and 50 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,780 (up 0.14 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,132, the same as yesterday, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,376.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia were up 19.8 percent in October
In October, Asia accounted for 1,376,126 tourist arrivals, an increase of 10.60 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
India ships US$504.72 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 1.44 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$505 million worth of goods from India, up 1.44 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Germany buys US$818 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 7.64 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$818 million worth of goods to Germany, up 7.64 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate VND 12, black market weaker by VND 15, Tuesday
On November 18, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,710 and the sell rate was VND 27,770, a change of 10 and 20 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,740 (up 0.05 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 5.50 points, foreign traders net-sell US$1.75 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,659.92, up 5.50 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,663.62 billion or US$860.10 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$1.75 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Iron and steel products imports into Vietnam, up 0.34 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel products to the tune of US$731 million in October, up 0.34 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone imports into Vietnam, up 0.08 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$1,208 million in October, up 0.08 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam up 13.8 percent in October over September
In October, Total accounted for 1,732,942 tourist arrivals, an increase of 13.80 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 18.96 points, foreign traders net-sell US$34.54 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,654.42, up 18.96 points or 1.16 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,531.19 billion or US$817.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$34.54 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, Monday
On November 17, Vietnam’s black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 70 and 150 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (down 0.40 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,120, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,357.
Indonesia ships US$939.25 million of goods to Vietnam in October, down 2.29 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$939 million worth of goods from Indonesia, down 2.29 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Philippines buys US$377 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 8.73 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$377 million worth of goods to Philippines, up 8.73 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products imports into Vietnam, down 2.93 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$950 million in October, down 2.93 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone exports from Vietnam down 6.01 percent in October, to USA down 15.21 percent
Vietnam exported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$5,082 million in October, – 6.01 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 3.68 percent in October
Natural gas production rose in October, with output reaching 498 million cubic metres compared with 480 million cubic metres in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Malaysia buys US$458 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 4.82 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$458 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 4.82 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machines and equipment exports from Vietnam down 3.58 percent in October, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$5.4 billion in October, – 3.58 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan ships US$2.18 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 1.56 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$2.18 billion worth of goods from Japan, down 1.56 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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