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, December 11 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: public servant private sector participation, Vietnam-Texas flights Taiwan airline, SBV foreign exchange swap, deposit insurance amendments, live stream regulations pass NA, VPBank Securities HoSE debut, revised PIT passes NA, Press Law revisions, Russia-Vietnam nuclear waste, coal mining policy reform, public status revoked Apax, High-Tech law passes NA, new crypto management body launched, brain drain Hanoi, fabric imports, beer production, and more.
Vietnam’s Electric Vehicle Transition Chaos: Unpacked
Vietnam’s EV transition has it all: vested local interests, conflicting policies, public safety and health concerns, and a jarring mismatch between official narratives and public perceptions. This has led to a situation nothing short of chaotic, with a positive outcome, for many, far from assured.
Fabrics imports into Vietnam, down 1.93 percent in November, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,257 million in November, down from US$1,281 million in October, a change of -1.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beer production in Vietnam up 3.02 percent in November
Vietnam produced 417.35 million litres of beer in November, up 3.02 percent from 405.11 million litres in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam government bond auction sees VND 13,000 billion offered but only VND 7,950 billion sold
Vietnam’s State Treasury offered VND 13,000 billion (US$493.2 million) across 5-year, 10-year, 15-year and 30-year maturities, Wednesday, but investors bought just VND 7,950 billion (US$301.7 million) worth, all in the 10-year term, according to the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 28.19 points, foreign traders net-sell US$14.04 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,718.98, down 28.19 points or 1.61 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,904.19 billion or US$755.38 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$14.04 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank central exchange rate & black market dong flat, Wednesday
On December 10, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,100 and the sell rate was VND 27,150, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,125, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,155, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,357.
Vietnam exports to USA down 7.16 percent month-on-month at US$12.4 billion
In November, Vietnam exported US$12.4 billion worth of goods to the USA, down 7.16 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$138.6 billion worth of goods to the USA.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia up 7.8 percent in November
In November, Asia accounted for 1,477,295 tourist arrivals, an increase of 7.40 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam News Today, December 10 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Hanoi petrol motorbike ban details, fake Nike, Adidas, Puma seizure, more fines bond disclosures, EV charging price regulations, FDI firms listing in VN, Vingroup US$3 billion India MoU, State-media on IUU, first Aeon cinema opens, energy development incentives, VAT changes agriculture, real estate expectations 2026, SK Group Vingroup divestment, tourists up revenues down, FTZ Danang incentives, fresh milk production, motor vehicles imports, stock market Tuesday, and more.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 2.32 percent in November
Vietnam produced 146.59 million litres of fresh milk in November, up 2.32 percent from 143.27 million litres in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Motor vehicles imports into Vietnam, up 5.75 percent in November, China and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported motor vehicles to the tune of US$456 million in November, up from US$431 million in October, a change of 5.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 6.57 points, foreign traders net-sell US$93.24 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,747.17, down 6.57 points or 0.37 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,492.68 billion or US$1119.27 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$93.24 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market rate strengthens, Tuesday
On December 9, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,100 and the sell rate was VND 27,150, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,125 (down 0.37 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,155, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,365.
Coal production in Vietnam up 16.50 percent in November
Vietnam produced 4,426.75 thousand tons of coal in November, up 16.50 percent from 3,799.89 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Today, December 9 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: FTSE Vietnam Index revision, HSR investment model changes, Danang IFC temporary office, Christmas tree market Hanoi, new businesses established data, fish size regulations suspended, medical tourism gone wrong, Japan nuclear pull out, Moodys on VN credit risks, casino ticket price hike, circumvention investigation steel wheels, relative size VIC market cap, Vietnam tourist arrivals, textile & garment exports, stock market Monday, exchange rates Monday, and more.
Tourist arrivals to Vietnam up 14.2 percent in November, from Americas up 35.7 percent
In November, Vietnam welcomed 1,978,174 tourist arrivals, an increase of 14.20 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam textile & garment exports down 6.48 percent in November, down .69 percent to USA
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$2,973 million in November, down from US$3,179 million in October, a change of -6.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 12.42 points, foreign traders net-sell US$71.50 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,753.74, up 12.42 points or 0.71 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,497.37 billion or US$815.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$71.50 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 rate stronger, Monday
On December 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,200 and the sell rate was VND 27,250, a change of 0 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,225 (down 0.02 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,152, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,361.
In today’s Vietnam news: Crypto transfers to VN not necessary, Novaland bond changes, Perspectives on garment industry, Working hours cut proposed, Adding political component
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel prices cut, Double-digit growth target reinforced, New airport services delay approval requested, TikTok VN investment, Bybit in Vietnam, LG
In today’s Vietnam news: VN renews antidumping tariffs on Thai sugar, Power supply challenges continue, USTR tariffs forced labour, AMRO growth forecast downgrade, Foreign
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