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.
Australia buys US$691 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 16.65 percent
Vietnam’s exports to Australia increased 16.65 percent in September 2025 from the previous month, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Seafood imports into Vietnam, down 2.45 percent in September, India and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products reached US$271.69 million in September 2025, down 2.45 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Non-wood furniture exports from Vietnam up 2.88 percent in September 2025, Australia and Denmark top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of non-wood furniture reached US$302.39 million in September 2025, up 2.88 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total exports in the first ten months stood at US$2.65 billion.
Cashew nut imports into Vietnam, up 1.75 percent in September, Ivory Coast and Ghana top suppliers
Vietnam’s cashew nut imports rose 1.75 percent month-on-month to US$401.40 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Canada ships US$114.80 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 17.51 percent
Vietnam’s imports from Canada rose 17.51 percent month-on-month to US$114.80 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rice exports from Vietnam down 46.76 percent in September 2025, Ghana and Ivory Coast top buyers
Vietnam’s rice exports dropped 46.76 percent month-on-month to US$232.38 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$3.49 billion.
Austria buys US$204 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 19.51 percent
Vietnam’s exports to Austria fell by 19.51 percent in September 2025 to US$204.39 million from US$253.92 million in August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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Brazil ships US$415.10 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 2.47 percent
Vietnam’s imports from Brazil increased 2.47 percent month-on-month to US$415.10 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Belgium buys US$295 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 15.15 percent
Vietnam’s exports to Belgium rose 15.15 percent month-on-month to US$294.54 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 29.92 points, foreign traders net-sell US$17.50 million, Friday
The VN-Index fell 1.79 percent to close at 1,639.65 on 31 October 2025, with total trading value at VND 27.67 trillion or about US$1.05 billion. Meanwhile, foreign traders net-sold US$17.5 millions worth of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Rubber exports from Vietnam down 16.00 percent in September 2025, China and India top buyers
Vietnam’s rubber exports fell 16.00 percent month-on-month to US$301.84 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Black market Vietnam dong rate jumps again, Friday, October 31
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set its central exchange rate at VND 25,093 per US dollar, Friday, up by 2 dong or 0.01 percent from the previous day. The black market mid-market rate, however, rose to VND 27,825 per US dollar, up 45 dong or 0.16 percent.
Australia ships US$518.45 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 5.56 percent
Vietnam’s imports from Australia rose 5.56 percent month-on-month to US$518.45 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Dairy imports into Vietnam, down 5.10 percent in September, New Zealand and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s milk and milk product imports fell 5.10 percent month-on-month to US$100.14 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$1.06 billion, with New Zealand remaining the largest supplier at US$19.94 million, down 16.87 percent. The United States rose 22.13
Italy buys US$454 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 3.08 percent
Vietnam’s exports to Italy rose 3.08 percent in September 2025 to US$453.98 million, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank leaves central exchange rate flat, Thursday
The black-market USD/VND mid-rate rose slightly to 27,780 on October 30 from 27,725 a day earlier, a 0.20 percent increase. Conversely, the official State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) central rate stayed flat at 25,091.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 16.26 points, foreign traders net-sell US$44.71 million, Thursday
The VN-Index fell 16.26 points to 1,669.57 on total trading value of VND 23.83 trillion or US$904.42 million, with foreign traders net-selling US$44.71 million worth of stocks, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Belgium ships US$90.21 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 55.61 percent
Vietnam’s imports from Belgium rose 55.61 percent month-on-month to US$90.21 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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