vietnam
The Vietnam category covers economic developments, investment trends, and policy updates specific to the country. It explores market opportunities, trade relations, industry growth, and government initiatives, providing insights into Vietnam’s role in global supply chains, emerging sectors, and foreign business expansion.
Milk / milk products imports Vietnam up 55.51 percent in December, New Zealand / Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$164 million in December, up from US$106 million in November, a change of 55.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials exports from Vietnam up 26.19 percent in December, Indonesia / Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$237 million in December, up from US$188 million in November, a change of 26.19 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 22 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Current state real estate market: VARs, Bank cash withdrawals falling, MoC on HSR prep, Mercedes distributor profits fall, Science / tech spending development, Vingroup and VN carbon market, Queues to buy silver, Supermarket chain ownership change, Plastic producer expansion, Mitsubishi sales jump, Record seafood sales, New sports complexes major events opportunity, Trump golf course local government inspection, Imports from UK, Exports to Singapore, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, and more.
UK ships US$101.16 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 12.68 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$101.16 million worth of goods from UK, up from US$89.78 million in November, a change of 12.68 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Singapore buys US$564 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 30.23 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$564 million worth of goods to Singapore, up 30.23 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 8.34 points, foreign traders net-sell US$11.88 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,885.44, down 8.34 points or 0.44 percent, with a total trading value of VND 37,295.39 billion or US$1415.38 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$11.88 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Wednesday
On January 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600 and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625 (up 0.38 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,124, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,267.
3,230 cartons of imported beer seized by HCMC police on unclear origins
Local news outlet, Nguoi Lao Dong, reported Tuesday that Vietnamese authorities had confiscated 3,230 cartons of imported beer of unclear origin during an inspection at a storage site in Ho Chi Minh City on January 20.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 2.15 percent in December
Vietnam produced 16.28 million pieces of cellular phone in December, up 2.15 percent from 15.94 million pieces in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Chemical products imports Vietnam up 16.30 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemical products to the tune of US$809 million in December, up from US$695 million in November, a change of 16.30 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut exports from Vietnam down 1.88 percent in December, China / USA top buyers
Vietnam exported cashew nut to the tune of US$466 million in December, down from US$475 million in November, a change of -1.88 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 21 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Carbon market framework decree issued, Toyota ups investment – hybrids, Crypto exchange applications open, Shift to sustainable tourism, Offtake commitments LNG, Undocumented beer seizure, Calls for higher quality FDI, 10 percent growth target, Korean bank subsidiary approval, Fake Gucci / Hermes haul, 14th NPC demographics, Anti-dumping Thai / Chinese wood imports, Vinhomes bond issuance, Stock market Tuesday, Imports from Singapore, Exports to UK, Exchange rates Tuesday, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 2.81 points, foreign traders net-sell US$63.68 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,893.78, down 2.81 points or 0.15 percent, with a total trading value of VND 37,051.64 billion or US$1406.13 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$63.68 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Singapore ships US$647.64 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 39.08 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$647.64 million worth of goods from Singapore, up from US$465.67 million in November, a change of 39.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
UK buys US$670 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 0.50 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$670 million worth of goods to UK, up 0.50 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, Tuesday
On January 20, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500 and the sell rate was VND 26,550, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,525, 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 26,265.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam down 0.38 percent in December
Vietnam produced 806.19 thousand tons of aquaculture feed in December, down 0.38 percent from 809.29 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil imports Vietnam up 86.46 percent in December, Kuwait / Brunei Darussalam top suppliers
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$729 million in December, up from US$391 million in November, a change of 86.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coffee exports from Vietnam up 86.77 percent in December, Germany / Italy top buyers
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$948 million in December, up from US$508 million in November, a change of 86.77 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
How to Start an English Centre in Vietnam 2026: Capital, Regulations & Salaries
Vietnam’s booming economy has seen huge numbers of foreign firms enter the market and foreign tourists visit the country. This has created huge demand for English language courses and the proliferation of English language learning centres around the country. In this light, this article discusses the key steps and procedures that should be understood when opening an English language centre in Vietnam.
In today’s Vietnam news: Crypto transfers to VN not necessary, Novaland bond changes, Perspectives on garment industry, Working hours cut proposed, Adding political component
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel prices cut, Double-digit growth target reinforced, New airport services delay approval requested, TikTok VN investment, Bybit in Vietnam, LG
In today’s Vietnam news: VN renews antidumping tariffs on Thai sugar, Power supply challenges continue, USTR tariffs forced labour, AMRO growth forecast downgrade, Foreign
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