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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.
Aluminum production in Vietnam down 1.10 percent in December
Vietnam produced 126.40 thousand tons of aluminum in December, down 1.10 percent from 127.80 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 25.60 points, foreign traders net-sell US$18.29 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,902.93, up 25.60 points or 1.36 percent, with a total trading value of VND 42,294.53 billion or US$1,605.11 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$18.29 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank central exchange rate steady, black market dong stronger, Tuesday
On January 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600 and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 200 and 200, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625 (down 0.75 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,129, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,285.
Taiwan ships US$3.1 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 13.07 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$3,122.03 million worth of goods from Taiwan, up from US$2761.10 million in November, a change of 13.07 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan buys US$2.35 billion of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 0.17 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$2,346 million worth of goods to Japan, up 0.17 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal imports Vietnam up 31.46 percent in December, Indonesia / Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$497 million in December, up from US$378 million in November, a change of 31.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 13 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Real estate credit not restricted, Wage / price disparity concerns, Japan’s Daiwa increases holding SSI, Real estate lending risks, PYN Elite performance, Outbound investment, Construction materials shortage APEC, UOB on VN interest rates, VND-pegged stable coin proposal, Foreign inflows HoSE end-2025 / start-2026, Coal power revenue Lam Dong, New stadium for HCMC, Taxi company sued unpaid wages / social insurance, China import Vietnam fishmeal, Counterfeit airpods, Wood / wood products exports, Imports from Japan, and more.
Wood / wooden products exports from Vietnam up 11.64 percent in December, USA / China top buyers
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,656 million in December, up from US$1,483 million in November, a change of 11.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan ships US$2.25 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 14.74 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$2,252.17 million worth of goods from Japan, up from US$1,962.83 million in November, a change of 14.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Taiwan buys US$609 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 7.87 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$609 million worth of goods to Taiwan, up 7.87 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 9.43 points, foreign traders net-buy US$40.61 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,877.33, up 9.43 points or 0.50 percent, with a total trading value of VND 41,644.62 billion or US$1,580.44 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$40.61 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from the Americas down .06 percent in December
In December, Americas accounted for 111,189 tourist arrivals in Vietnam, a decrease of .06 percent from November, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam down 0.81 percent in December
Vietnam produced 14.24 thousand tons of powdered milk in December, down 0.81 percent from 14.36 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Iron and steel products imports Vietnam up 15.87 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel products to the tune of US$871 million in December, up from US$752 million in November, a change of 15.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products exports from Vietnam up 13.41 percent in December, USA \ Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$702 million in December, up from US$619 million in November, a change of 13.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 1.39 percent in December
Vietnam produced 843.10 thousand tons of gasoline and oil in December, down 1.39 percent from 855.03 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Thailand buys US$803 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, down 9.77 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$803 million worth of goods to Thailand, down 9.77 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials imports Vietnam up 9.08 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$683 million in December, up from US$626 million in November, a change of 9.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China ships US$18.3 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 10.74 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$18,255.32 million worth of goods from China, up from US$16,485.08 million in November, a change of 10.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computers and electrical product exports from Vietnam up 11.93 percent in December, USA \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the tune of US$10,743 million in December, up from US$9,597 million in November, a change of 11.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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