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.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Tuesday
Vietnam’s State Bank set the central exchange rate at VND 25,114 per US dollar on 14 October, a marginal increase of 2 dong or 0.01 percent from the previous session.
South Korea ships US$5.4 billion of goods to Vietnam in September, up 2.20 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from South Korea increased 2.2 percent month-on-month to US$5.42 billion in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Thailand’s Central Plaza Hotel to exit Amazon Cafe venture in Vietnam on heavy competition
Thailand’s Central Plaza Hotel (CENTEL) has announced the dissolution of its Vietnam-based joint venture, ORC Coffee Passion Group Joint Stock Company, owners of coffee chain Amazon Cafe, following approval from the company’s Board of Directors on 25 September 2025
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, Monday
The State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at VND 25,112 per US dollar, down 16 dong or 0.06 percent from the previous day.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index up 17.57 points as foreign traders net-sell US$47.27 million, Monday
The VN-Index climbed 17.57 points, or 1.01 percent, to close at 1,765.12 on total trading value of VND 44.51 trillion or US$1.69 billion, marking a strong session led by property and industrial shares, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Germany ships US$370.57 million worth of goods to Vietnam in September, up 4.31 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Germany reached US$370.57 million in September 2025, up 4.31 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Second failed trade on Vietnam stock exchange post-prefunding requirement removal reported
VNDirect Securities had to pay on behalf of a foreign institutional investor, United Sustainable Asia Top-50 Fund from Singapore, to settle two stock purchases on time, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Thailand supplies US$1.10 billion of Vietnam imports in September, down 1.5 percent month-on-month
Vietnam imported goods worth US$1.10 billion from Thailand in September 2025, down 1.5 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$9.69 billion, maintaining Thailand’s position among Vietnam’s top regional suppliers.
Malaysia takes US$440 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 0.94 percent month-on-month
Vietnam exported goods worth US$436.8 million to Malaysia in September 2025, down 0.9 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$3.89 billion, maintaining Malaysia’s status as one of Vietnam’s key ASEAN trade partners.
Asian visitors to Vietnam fall 8.5 percent in September month-on-month
Vietnam welcomed 1.24 million visitors from Asia in September 2025, down 8.5 percent from August, according to the National Statistics Office. Year-to-date arrivals from the region, however, reached 12.24 million, up 17.4 percent compared with the same period last year.
Drinks and tobacco prices in Vietnam up 2.35 percent year-on-year in September
Vietnam’s drinks and tobacco consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.12 percent in September 2025 from the previous month, driven by higher consumer demand during the summer and the Vu Lan Festival, alongside increased production costs, according to the National Statistics Office.
South Korea receives US$2.45 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 6.81 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to South Korea fell 6.8 percent month-on-month to an estimated US$2.45 billion in September 2025, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan supplies US$2.22 billion of Vietnam’s imports in September, up 0.71 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Japan fell slightly by 0.7 percent month-on-month to an estimated US$2.22 billion in September 2025, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index up 31.08 points as foreign traders net-sell US$17.50 million, Friday
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed at 1,747.55 on 10 October, up 31.08 points or 1.81 percent. Trading value reached VND 33.94 trillion (US$1.29 billion), according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. This article covers Vietnam stock market trading data for today including key indexes and foreign trading activity including the most bought and most sold by foreign traders.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, 10 October 2025
The Vietnamese dong held steady on 10 October, with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) setting the central exchange rate at VND 25,128 per US dollar, down two dong or 0.01 percent from the previous day. This article has key Vietnam dong currency data from today including black market rates, the central rate, interbank interest rates, and open market operations.
Textile and garment exports from Vietnam fall 15.6 percent in September 2025, to USA down 20.1 percent
Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments fell 15.6 percent month-on-month to an estimated US$3.26 billion in September 2025, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fabrics imported into Vietnam top US$1.3 billion in September 2025, China & Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam’s fabric imports increased 12.3 percent month-on-month in September 2025, reaching an estimated US$1.31 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index up 18.64 points as foreign traders net-sell US$60.95 million, Thursday
This article covers Vietnam stock market trading data for today including key indexes and foreign trading activity including the most bought and most sold by foreign traders.
Currency: Vietnam dong official rate steady as black-market price jumps, Thrusday
The State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was stable on 9 October at VND 25,130 per US$1, while the market-based mid-rate slipped slightly to 26,348 per US$1. The black-market mid-rate, however, jumped to 26,880 per US$1, up 315 dong from the previous day, widening the gap between official and street rates.
China accounts for US$16.5 billion of Vietnam imports in September, up 0.29 percent month-on-month.
Vietnam imported goods worth US$16.46 billion from China in September 2025, a modest 0.29 percent increase from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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