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 weaker, Friday
On January 30, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,450, and the sell rate was VND 26,500, a change of 250 and 250, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,475 (up 0.95 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,074, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 25,916.
Electricity production in Vietnam down 7.45 percent in December
Vietnam produced 25.68 billion kwh of electricity in December, down 7.45 percent from 27.75 billion kwh in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cosmetics imports Vietnam up 32.80 percent in December, Singapore / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations to the tune of US$190 million in December, up from US$143 million in November, a change of 32.80 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Crude oil exports from Vietnam up 4.84 percent in December, Australia / Thailand top buyers
Vietnam exported crude oil to the tune of US$131 million in December, up from US$125 million in November, a change of 4.84 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 30 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Round 6 trade negotiations USA, Gold demand, Vinatex bumper year, Electric car power supply, Paying for 10 percent growth, Online travel revenue forecast, Bank capital raising Resolution 79, VN credit-to-GDP 3X peers, Local messaging app lost trust, LSEG VN equities assessment, Mandatory retirement gender gap, UK consultancy VN golf development, Video game industry development, Rule change importing used equipment, Imports from Canada, Exports to Brazil, Stock market Thursday, and more.
Vietnam imports from Canada reach US$98.04 million in December, up 7.18 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$98.04 million worth of goods from Canada, up from US$91.47 million in November, a change of 7.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Brazil US$247 million in December, down 4.27 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$247 million worth of goods to Brazil, down 4.27 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 12.07 points, foreign traders net-sell US$17.27 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,814.98, up 12.07 points or 0.67 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,439.15 billion or US$965.43 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$17.27 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, Thursday
On January 29, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,200, and the sell rate was VND 26,250, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,225, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Leather shoes and sandals production in Vietnam down 3.75 percent in December
Vietnam produced 34.00 million pairs of leather shoes and sandals in December, down 3.75 percent from 35.32 million pairs in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Animal feed imports Vietnam up 23.25 percent in December, USA / Argentina top suppliers
Vietnam imported animal fodder and animal fodder materials to the tune of US$396 million in December, up from US$321 million in November, a change of 23.25 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s yarn exports jump 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 News Today, January 29 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: VinFast Indonesia enters infrastructure sector, Taxi firm tax debt travel ban, E-cigarette trade falls on ban: MoH, Online food sales, Gold bar confiscation penalty, US microloan firm market entry, Securities cash deposits fall, EU-Vietnam diplomatic upgrade, VN banks’ credit guarantees, PM on APEC 2027 projects, Cosmetic advertising ban at schools, Economist warning bank growth targets, MoC draft construction materials prices management changes, Truong My Lan yacht auction, Food safety declarations update, Imports from Brazil, Exports to Canada, and more.
Vietnam imports from Brazil reach US$474.86 million in December, up 24.62 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$474.86 million worth of goods from Brazil, up from US$381.06 million in November, a change of 24.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Canada US$673 million in December, up 9.61 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$673 million worth of goods to Canada, up 9.61 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Casual clothes production in Vietnam down 4.38 percent in December
Vietnam produced 558.55 million pieces of casual clothes in December, down 4.38 percent from 584.14 million pieces in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 27.59 points, foreign traders net-sell US$67.78 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,802.91, down 27.59 points or 1.51 percent, with a total trading value of VND 34,585.35 billion or US$1312.54 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$67.78 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 stronger, Wednesday
On January 28, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,200 and the sell rate was VND 26,250, a change of 150 and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,225 (down 0.55 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,088, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,067.
Vietnam pharmaceutical products imports see big jump in December, Ireland / India top suppliers
Vietnam imported pharmaceutical products to the tune of US$449 million in December, up from US$284 million in November, a change of 58.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Clinker and cement exports from Vietnam up 7.27 percent in December, Philippines / Bangladesh top buyers
Vietnam exported clinker and cement to the tune of US$132 million in December, up from US$123 million in November, a change of 7.27 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
In today’s Vietnam news: Biofuel market growth , Viettel-Qualcom agreement, VN cosmetics retailer enters US, ADD margins plywood lowered, Stadium for Hai Phong?, My
In today’s Vietnam news: Calls for end compulsory motorbike insurance, Automotive tech-transfer list update requested, Average interest rates 11 percent, Diamond retailers closing, SCB
In today’s Vietnam news: Plan to limit ownership term housing abandoned, Secondary apartment prices Hanoi falling, ADB pushes higher productivity growth, VND forecast relative
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