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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.
Vietnam exports to Australia US$660 million in December, up 17.22 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$660 million worth of goods to Australia, up 17.22 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 27.07 points, foreign traders net-buy US$4.02 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,843.72, down 27.07 points or 1.45 percent, with a total trading value of VND 32,087.29 billion or US$1217.73 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$4.02 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Monday
On January 26, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600 and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 50 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625 (down 0.19 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Cement production in Vietnam down 3.87 percent in December
Vietnam produced 17.11 million tons of cement in December, down 3.87 percent from 17.80 million tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fruits and vegetables imports Vietnam up 60.80 percent in December, USA / China top suppliers
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$528 million in December, up from US$328 million in November, a change of 60.80 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam up 30.51 percent in December, China / South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$297 million in December, up from US$228 million in November, a change of 30.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 26 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: New locally owned yarn factory, Vinacapital on Vingroup, Aviation opportunity limits, Singapore invested textile factory ground breaking, Facebook censorship National Party Congress, Improvements floated existing north-south railway, NA approves Bac Ninh airport, SBV on gold price jump, World Bank MoF infrastructure funding talks, Shipping costs VN vs CN, HCMC forms Apartment Management Association, Silver purchases unofficial forward contracts, Tet cake industry shift, Silver market liquidity issues, Imports from Belgium, Exports to Philippines, Motorbike production, and more.
Vietnam imports from Belgium reach US$71.91 million in December, up 83.32 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$71.91 million worth of goods from Belgium, up from US$39.23 million in November, a change of 83.32 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to the Philippines US$391 million in December, up 12.72 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$391 million worth of goods to Philippines, up 12.72 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 5.56 percent in December
Vietnam produced 321.68 thousands motorbikes in December, down 5.56 percent from 340.63 motorbikes in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Car parts imports / Vietnam up 24.10 percent in December, China / Thailand top suppliers
Vietnam imported parts and accessories of motor vehicles to the tune of US$707 million in December, up from US$570 million in November, a change of 24.10 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals exports from Vietnam up 23.97 percent in December, China / India top buyers
Vietnam exported chemicals to the tune of US$257 million in December, up from US$207 million in November, a change of 23.97 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Philippines reach US$200.25 million in December, up 15.11 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$200.25 million worth of goods from Philippines, up from US$173.97 million in November, a change of 15.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Belgium top US$287 million in December, up 6.33 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$287 million worth of goods to Belgium, up 6.33 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam car production falls 19.02 percent in December
Vietnam produced 49.16 thousands of pieces of motor vehicles in December, down 19.02 percent from 60.70 thousands of pieces in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cotton imports Vietnam up 48.91 percent in December, USA / Brazil top suppliers
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$258 million in December, up from US$173 million in November, a change of 48.91 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Yarn exports from Vietnam up 17.65 percent in December, China / South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$411 million in December, up from US$349 million in November, a change of 17.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s soy bean imports up 22.23 percent in December, USA / Canada top suppliers
Vietnam imported soy beans to the tune of US$116 million in December, up from US$95 million in November, a change of 22.23 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Italy ships US$221.60 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 23.04 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$221.60 million worth of goods from Italy, up from US$180.10 million in November, a change of 23.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands buys US$1,270 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 9 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$1,270 million worth of goods to the Netherlands, up 9.00 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
In today’s Vietnam news: GS TL on AI, Saigon Economic Times last issue, Fuel prices cut, Vinhomes issuing more bonds, Counterfeit Korean cosmetics store,
In today’s Vietnam news: Power supply imports, Hanoi boulevard project protests, Antidumping duties coming for boxes, Maersk container terminal project Hanoi, Vinpearl foreign investment,
In today’s Vietnam news: Credit limits removed for some major projects, Estonian web security company market entry, Vingroup’s Vuong becomes major shareholder LP Bank,
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