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.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Friday
On January 16, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,250 and the sell rate was VND 26,300, a change of 350 and 350, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,275 (down 1.31 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,131, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,275.
India buys US$994 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 26.06 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$994 million worth of goods to India, up 26.06 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
How to Open a Restaurant in Vietnam 2025: Licenses, Costs & More
Opening a restaurant in Vietnam can be complicated. With this in mind, this guide runs through wages, locations, consumer behaviour, and a range of other key considerations that future restaurateurs should consider…
Plastics imports Vietnam up 11.87 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1,122 million in December, up from US$1,003 million in November, a change of 11.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone exports from Vietnam up 1.62 percent in December, China / South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$4,054 million in December, up from US$3,990 million in November, a change of 1.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 16 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: 40 hour work week proposal, Gross merch value e-commerce, Vinacapital scam warning, Nuclear plant resettlement costs, QR payments growth, FLC golf course investment, Quarantine certificate bribes, Fake milk case outcome, More bond issuance fines, Health supplements bribery case outcome, EDM festival HCMC, Viettel e-commerce platform, Counterfeit gas ring dismantled, Rice exports to decrease, EU dairy processing expansion, Semiconductor ASML PM meeting, Imports from South Korea, and more.
South Korea ships US$6.1 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 20.86 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$6,084.20 million worth of goods from South Korea, up from US$5,034.07 million in November, a change of 20.86 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Malaysia buys US$512 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 8.28 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$512 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 8.28 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 29.64 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.99 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,864.80, down 29.64 points or 1.56 percent, with a total trading value of VND 40,920.80 billion or US$1552.97 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.99 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market dong unchanged, Thursday
On January 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600 and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,135, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,271.
Natural gas production in Vietnam down 11.36 percent in December
Vietnam produced 505.60 million m 3 of natural gas in December, down 11.36 percent from 570.38 million m 3 in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Phone imports Vietnam up 15.54 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$985 million in December, up from US$853 million in November, a change of 15.54 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
How to Open a Cafe in Vietnam 2026: Costs, Procedures & More
Thinking about opening a cafe or coffee shop in Vietnam? This guide will run your through the finer nuances of establishing cafe in Vietnam.
Iron and steel products exports from Vietnam up 13.48 percent in December, USA / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$464 million in December, up from US$409 million in November, a change of 13.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam government bond auction Wednesday sees limited uptake, 10-year yield holds at 4 percent
The State Treasury of Vietnam held a government bond auction on January 14, offering VND 12,500 billion (about US$0.47 billion) across four tenors, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam car sales up 6 percent in 2025 over 2024: VAMA
Total car sales in Vietnam reached 42,701 units in December compared to 33,689 units in November, according to data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA). Year-to-date, the VAMA has recorded 313,359 total car sales. This is compared to 295,979 units over the same period in 2024, a 6 percent increase.
Vietnam News Today, January 15 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Power plant delays, Unemployment, LNG pricing policy outdated, Chemical Law customs delays, Brazilian beef import approvals, BW Industrial expansion, ASEAN-China FTA agriculture benefits Vietnam, Japan – Vietnam renewables cooperation, South Korean wafer plant starts operations, Agriculture capital, Jailbroken phone bank app ban, WB growth forecast, Offshore wind surveying MoU, Credit growth 15 percent analysis, New airline, European tourist arrivals, Crude oil production, and more.
Forecasting Vietnam’s Economy in 2026: Playing the Player, Not the Game
As the forecasts for Vietnam’s economy in 2026 start to roll in, this article looks at how the economy performed in 2025 and what it says about what might happen moving forward into 2026.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Europe up 4.9 percent in December
In December, Europe accounted for 313,851 tourist arrivals, a decrease of 4.9 percent from November, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Crude oil production in Vietnam up 1.77 percent in December
Vietnam produced 716.30 thousand tons of crude oil in December, up 1.77 percent from 703.81 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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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