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.
South Korea buys US$2.47 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 0.71 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$2,467 billion worth of goods to South Korea, up 0.71 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market weakens, Friday
On November 14, the black market buy rate was VND 27,770 and the sell rate was VND 27,900, a change of 50 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,835 (up 0.27 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,122, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,354.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 4.02 points, foreign traders net-sell US$25.77 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,635.46, up 4.02 points or 0.25 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,812.27 billion or US$789.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$25.77 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
South Korea ships US$4.9 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 9.48 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$4.9 billion worth of goods from South Korea, down 9.48 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 0.42 points, foreign traders net-sell US$36.89 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,631.44, down 0.42 points or 0.03 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,737.31 billion or US$824.95 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$36.89 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market rate weakens, Thursday
On November 13, the black market buy rate was VND 27,720 and the sell rate was VND 27,800, a change of 20 and 50 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,760 (up 0.13 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,125, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,330.
Japan buys US$2.38 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 9.33 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$2.38 billion worth of goods to Japan, up 9.33 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Black Market Dong Dilemma: Unpacked
A week or so ago, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) directed the Ministry of Public Security and a handful of other government bodies to help clamp down on the illegal currency trade. This may, however, put more pressure on the local currency. Here’s how.
USA ships US$1.57 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, up 3.24 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$1,571 million worth of goods from USA, up 3.24 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$15,232 million worth of goods from USA.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 38.25 points, foreign traders net-sell US$14.42 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,631.86, up 38.25 points or 2.40 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,145.74 billion or US$840.45 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$14.42 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Wednesday
On 12 November 2025, the black market buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 120 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (up 0.40 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,129, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,352.
China buys US$7.3 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 4.76 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$7,256 billion worth of goods to China, down 4.76 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$56,984 million worth of goods to China.
China ships US$16.4 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 0.19 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$16,427 billion worth of goods from China, down 0.19 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$150,904 million worth of goods from China.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 13.07 points, foreign traders net-sell US$2.85 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,593.61, down 13.07 points or 0.83 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,760.86 billion or US$749.94 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$2.85 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Tuesday
On 11 November 2025, the black market buy rate was VND 27,580 and the sell rate was VND 27,650, a change of 120 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,615 (down 0.40 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,118, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,316.
USA buys US$13.4 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 2.30 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$13,408 billion worth of goods to USA, down 2.30 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$126,167 million worth of goods to USA.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 18.56 points, foreign traders net-sell US$6.94 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,580.54, down 18.56 points or 1.16 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,307.77 billion or US$808.64 million, with foreign traders net-selling US$6.94 million worth of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens dong central exchange rate, Monday
On 10 November 2025, the black market buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 70 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (down 0.31 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,106, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,301.
Malaysia ships US$977.25 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 1.22 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$977 million worth of goods from Malaysia, up 1.22 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$9,162 million worth of goods from Malaysia.
Thailand buys US$752 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 0.92 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$752 billion worth of goods to Thailand, up 0.92 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$7,096 million worth of goods to Thailand.
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