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 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.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 5.56 percent in December
Vietnam produced 321.68 thousands motorbikes in December, down 5.56 percent from 340.63 motorbikes in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Car parts imports / Vietnam up 24.10 percent in December, China / Thailand top suppliers
Vietnam imported parts and accessories of motor vehicles to the tune of US$707 million in December, up from US$570 million in November, a change of 24.10 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals exports from Vietnam up 23.97 percent in December, China / India top buyers
Vietnam exported chemicals to the tune of US$257 million in December, up from US$207 million in November, a change of 23.97 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Philippines reach US$200.25 million in December, up 15.11 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$200.25 million worth of goods from Philippines, up from US$173.97 million in November, a change of 15.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Belgium top US$287 million in December, up 6.33 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$287 million worth of goods to Belgium, up 6.33 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam car production falls 19.02 percent in December
Vietnam produced 49.16 thousands of pieces of motor vehicles in December, down 19.02 percent from 60.70 thousands of pieces in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cotton imports Vietnam up 48.91 percent in December, USA / Brazil top suppliers
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$258 million in December, up from US$173 million in November, a change of 48.91 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Yarn exports from Vietnam up 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’s soy bean imports up 22.23 percent in December, USA / Canada top suppliers
Vietnam imported soy beans to the tune of US$116 million in December, up from US$95 million in November, a change of 22.23 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Italy ships US$221.60 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 23.04 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$221.60 million worth of goods from Italy, up from US$180.10 million in November, a change of 23.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands buys US$1,270 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 9 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$1,270 million worth of goods to the Netherlands, up 9.00 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
In today’s Vietnam news: Vinhomes bond plans, Fuel prices revised, Counterfeit Havianas, Internet undersea cable failures, VN-China tariff diff, SK-VN joint crude stockpiling, Daewoo
In today’s Vietnam news: Interest on late wages, HD Bank capital raising, Techcombank foreign buyers, China electronics firm expanding, New Japan polysilicon factory VN,
In today’s Vietnam news: Gold below world price, Gold bar liquidity issues, Bank bond interest rates easing, SME loan access, New data storage fines,
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