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’s VN-Index down 11.94 points, foreign traders net-sell US$7.86 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,870.79, down 11.94 points or 0.63 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,347.03 billion or US$1113.74 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$7.86 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank leaves central exchange rate steady, black market rate steady, Friday
On January 23, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,650 and the sell rate was VND 26,700, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,675, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,125, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,245.
Television production in Vietnam down 3.84 percent in December
Vietnam produced 1,864.39 a thousand of televisions in December, down 3.84 percent from 1,938.88 a thousand in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Ceramic products exports from Vietnam up 9.70 percent in December, USA / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported ceramic products to the tune of US$69 million in December, up from US$63 million in November, a change of 9.70 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
TikTok fined US$33,400 for data collection violations in Vietnam
TikTok has been fined VND 880 million (US$33,400) by the National Competition Commission for violations of data collection rules in Vietnam, according to Dau Tu Kinh Te.
Vietnam News Today, January 23 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: TikTok fined data collection violations, M&A market forum, AMRO GDP forecast 7.6 percent, Zalo fined privacy breaches, Ore shortage steel plant Lao Cai, Imported construction materials customs delays, Fireworks prices, Energy efficiency labelling regulations, Vinpearl joins VN30, Fake Nikes / Lacoste seizure, Vietnam Airlines looking for aircraft in local press, VN ag. group issued bonds in Cambodia, UFC FPT rights deal, Credit rating long-term sec. debt upgrade, Bond recall issuance violations, HCMC remittances US$10 billion +, Techombank real estate loan exposure, and more.
Italy buys US$455 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 15.03 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$455 million worth of goods to Italy, up 15.03 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands ships US$99.80 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 64.08 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$99.80 million worth of goods from Netherlands, up from US$60.83 million in November, a change of 64.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 2.71 points, foreign traders net-sell US$55.56 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,882.73, down 2.71 points or 0.14 percent, with a total trading value of VND 33,602.98 billion or US$1275.26 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$55.56 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Thursday
On January 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,650 and the sell rate was VND 26,700, a change of 50 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,675 (up 0.19 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,125, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,270.
Phone components production in Vietnam up 13.79 percent in December
Vietnam produced 69.20 trillion dong of phone components in December, up 13.79 percent from 60.81 trillion dong in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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.
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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This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It