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 News Today, January 19 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: VNG chairman bad investments, Digital currency inflation control, Fuel retailers running at loss, Investor perspectives Congress 14, Chemicals customs problem fix, Pick-up truck sales pick up, PM directives on EV charging, CRM startup US$4 million funding, Fake Australian meat bust, Processed seafood production, Imports from Germany, Exports to France, Plastic products imports, Toys / sporting goods exports, Saturday’s Vietnam news, and more.
Processed seafood production in Vietnam down 5.34 percent in December
Vietnam produced 697.25 thousand tons of processed seafood in December, down 5.34 percent from 736.58 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Germany ships US$455.12 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 46.37 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$455.12 million worth of goods from Germany, up from US$310.94 million in November, a change of 46.37 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France buys US$342 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, down 6.36 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$342 million worth of goods to France, down 6.36 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products imports Vietnam up 11.09 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$1,067 million in December, up from US$960 million in November, a change of 11.09 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Toys / sporting goods from Vietnam up 11.14 percent in December, USA / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories to the tune of US$942 million in December, up from US$848 million in November, a change of 11.14 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
How to Open a Gym in Vietnam 2025: Culture, Regulations & Costs
Opening a gym in Vietnam for foreign firms or individuals, however, is not always easy. Not only are there several technical and licensing requirements that need to be met, but Vietnam has also developed its own very distinct gym culture. This can take a little getting used to and may make penetrating Vietnam’s gym-going consumer class challenging. With this in mind, understanding the nuances of Vietnamese gym culture and the complexities of business establishment procedures in advance of entering the market can therefore be crucial to the success of a new gym in Vietnam. This runs through the key details.
Vietnam News Today, January 17 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: McDonald’s 100 store expansion plan, Foreign loans in 2026, CPJ on pre-congress press crackdown, New IFC HCMC launch deadline, VN-owned semiconductor plant, Novaland bond payment delays, Petrol price deregulation, 3 year tax exemptions SMEs, LNG plant US$1.12 billion loan, VND 100 million betting limited rejected, SBV Governor: limited headroom credit growth, SBV rebuffs calls remove credit limits, M&A China/VN pharmaceuticals, LPG production, Imports from Malaysia, Stock market Friday, Exchange rates Friday, and more.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam down 12.56 percent in December
Vietnam produced 72.52 thousand tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in December, down 12.56 percent from 82.94 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Malaysia ships US$1billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 24.40 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$1,002.60 million worth of goods from Malaysia, up from US$805.98 million in November, a change of 24.40 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$11,004 million worth of goods from Malaysia. Vietnam imported US$320.71 million
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 14.33 points, foreign traders net-sell US$42.88 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,879.13, up 14.33 points or 0.77 percent, with a total trading value of VND 35,636.04 billion or US$1,352.41 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$42.88 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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.
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,
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It