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.
Why Vietnam’s Car Market No Longer Makes Sense
The oversupply of cars in Vietnam’s car market has been well known for some time, yet the gap between supply and demand continues to grow. Without a clear rationale for the lack of a market correction, it would make sense if car makers with other options were reconsidering their positions.
Vietnam News Today, January 28 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: BYD JV battery plant, Japan cold chain divestment, Japan digital marketing investment, New industrial park Hue, UK software HCMC airport, Motorbike market analysis, Philippines rice standards concerns, Electric bike leasing ride hailing apps, Hoa Phat warns steel power shortages, HCMC airport compensation fraud conviction appeal, ThaiBev links revenue decline to drink-driving regs, Imports from Australia, Exports to Russia, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Synthetic fabrics production, Chemicals imports, and more.
Vietnam imports from Australia reach US$690.13 million in December, up 43.01 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$690.13 million worth of goods from Australia, up from US$482.57 million in November, a change of 43.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Russia US$202 million in December, up 35.54 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$202 million worth of goods to Russia, up 35.54 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 13.22 points, foreign traders net-sell US$4.21 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,830.50, down 13.22 points or 0.72 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,575.81 billion or US$970.62 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$4.21 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Tuesday
On January 27, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,350 and the sell rate was VND 26,390, a change of 250 and 260, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,370 (down 0.96 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Synthetic fabrics production in Vietnam down 4.66 percent in December
Vietnam produced 104.03 million m 2 of synthetic fabrics in December, down 4.66 percent from 109.12 million m 2 in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Chemicals imports Vietnam up 27.46 percent in December, China / Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$815 million in December, up from US$640 million in November, a change of 27.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam rice exports up 30.83 percent in December, Philippines / Ivory Coast top buyers
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$249 million in December, up from US$190 million in November, a change of 30.83 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 27 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Another HCMC-Mekong railway proposal, Dragon Capital on Vingroup Investments, Nuclear agreement reached?, Land Law implementation delays, Rising beer prices pre-Tet, Local fashion brand closures, Gold trading paper instruments, Vinfast motorbike sales, Russian tourist increase Vietnam, Data centre development opportunities / constraints, Egg prices, Bicycle tyre factory expansion, Gas wells for carbon capture, Japan healthcare firm stake, BHP ore diversion CN to VN, FLC chairman South Korean embassy meeting, APEC accommodation delays, and more.
Vietnam imports from Russia reach US$260.95 million in December, up 40.95 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$260.95 million worth of goods from Russia, up from US$185.14 million in November, a change of 40.95 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
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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