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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.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Friday
On December 26, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750 and the sell rate was VND 27,820, a change of 70 and 950, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,285 (up 1.64 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,128, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,290.
Netherlands buys US$1.16 billion of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 5.56 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$1,165 million worth of goods to Netherlands, down 5.56 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products imports Vietnam up 1.06 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$960 million in November, up from US$950 million in October, a change of 1.06 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 22 to 26 2025, Business & Economy
A quick overview of the top headlines from Vietnam over the Xmas break. Last updated December 26.
Digital cameras exports from Vietnam down 9.48 percent in November, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported digital cameras to the tune of US$792 million in November, down from US$875 million in October, a change of -9.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Italy ships US$180.10 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.43 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$180.10 million worth of goods from Italy, up from US$175.83 million in October, a change of 2.43 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Singapore buys US$433 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 16.39 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$433 million worth of goods to Singapore, down 16.39 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 39.97 points, foreign traders net-buy US$22.96 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,742.85, down 39.97 points or 2.24 percent, with a total trading value of VND 26,350.59 billion or US$1000.02 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$22.96 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Thursday
On December 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,820 and the sell rate was VND 26,870, a change of 20 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,845 (up 0.06 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Toys & sporting goods exports from Vietnam down 11.87 percent in November, to the USA down 22.58 percent
Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$848 million in November, down from US$962 million in October, a change of -11.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 4.21 percent in November
Vietnam produced 877.87 thousand tons of aquaculture feed in November, up 4.21 percent from 842.44 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
UK ships US$89.78 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.78 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$89.78 million worth of goods from UK, up from US$87.35 million in October, a change of 2.78 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 10.67 points, foreign traders net-buy US$40.91 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,782.82, up 10.67 points or 0.60 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,236.37 billion or US$957.74 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$40.91 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Iron and steel imports Vietnam, up 2.23 percent in November, China / Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$1,019 million in November, up from US$996 million in October, a change of 2.23 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fishery products exports from Vietnam down 14.61 percent in November, China and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported fishery products to the tune of US$990 million in November, down from US$1,159 million in October, a change of -14.61 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Germany ships US$310.94 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 17.96 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$310.94 million worth of goods from Germany, down from US$379.03 million in October, a change of -17.96 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France buys US$365 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 6.74 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$365 million worth of goods to France, up 6.74 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 2.01 percent in November
Vietnam produced 1349.87 thousand tons of animal feed in November, up 2.01 percent from 1323.21 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Plastics imports Vietnam, down 0.03 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1,003 million in November, down from US$1,003 million in October, a change of -0.03 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 46.72 points, foreign traders net-buy US$19.70 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,751.03, up 46.72 points or 2.74 percent, with a total trading value of VND 30,626.68 billion or US$1162.30 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$19.70 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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