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’s VN-Index up 3.91 points, foreign traders net-sell US$27.89 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,788.40, up 3.91 points or 0.22 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,892.10 billion or US$982.62 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$27.89 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market weaker, Monday
On January 5, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,900 and the sell rate was VND 26,950, a change of 150 and 130, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,925 (up 0.52 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,124, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,275.
Australia buys US$563 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 12.55 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$563 million worth of goods to Australia, down 12.55 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut imports Vietnam up 2.18 percent in November, Ivory Coast / Nigeria top suppliers
Vietnam imported cashew nut to the tune of US$264 million in November, up from US$258 million in October, a change of 2.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, January 5 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Advertising wait time caps, Crypto / gold bar tax changes, Labour shortages LNY, Chinese HRC ADDs extended, Vinfast Ha Tinh production, Wigroup on interest rates, Wood tariff delays, Milk imports, Chemical products exports, PMI December, Imports from Australia, Exports to Philippines, and more.
Rice exports from Vietnam up 7.46 percent in November, Ivory Coast \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$190 million in November, up from US$177 million in October, a change of 7.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Milk imports Vietnam up 3.18 percent in November, New Zealand / Ireland top suppliers
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$106 million in November, up from US$102 million in October, a change of 3.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam down 5.04 percent in November, China \ South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$228 million in November, down from US$240 million in October, a change of -5.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam manufacturing ends 2025 in expansion, cost pressures intensify: S&P Global
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector ended 2025 in expansion, with output, new orders and employment rising in December despite renewed supply constraints and cost pressures.
Australia ships US$482.57 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 38.44 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$482.57 million worth of goods from Australia, down from US$783.86 million in October, a change of -38.44 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Philippines buys US$347 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 8.05 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$347 million worth of goods to Philippines, down 8.05 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands ships US$60.83 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 20.80 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$60.83 million worth of goods from Netherlands, down from US$76.80 million in October, a change of -20.80 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Animal feed imports Vietnam down 17.99 percent in November, Argentina / USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported animal fodders and animal fodder materials to the tune of US$321 million in November, down from US$391 million in October, a change of -17.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals exports from Vietnam down 21.17 percent in November, Japan \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported chemicals to the tune of US$207 million in November, down from US$263 million in October, a change of -21.17 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pharmaceutical products imports Vietnam down 18.96 percent in November, USA / Italy top suppliers
Vietnam imported pharmaceutical products to the tune of US$284 million in November, down from US$350 million in October, a change of -18.96 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Yarn exports from Vietnam down 3.07 percent in November, China \ South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$349 million in November, down from US$360 million in October, a change of -3.07 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Belgium buys US$269 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 1.89 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$269 million worth of goods to Belgium, down 1.89 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Tuesday
On December 30, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,780 and the sell rate was VND 26,840, a change of 30 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,810 (up 0.09 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 12.06 points, foreign traders net-buy US$37.99 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,766.90, up 12.06 points or 0.69 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,691.47 billion or US$785.26 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$37.99 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Soy bean imports Vietnam down 3.46 percent in November, USA / Cambodia top suppliers
Vietnam imported soy beans to the tune of US$95 million in November, down from US$99 million in October, a change of -3.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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,
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This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It