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 2 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: PM + Sultan Brunei in Hanoi, Danang port bidders, battery storage plant Hung Yen, Japan expands insurance market, rare earth development debate, HCMC metro H1 loss, Cuba-Vietnam press cooperation, traditional market conversions, US Embassy pop song, Korean Series filming Hanoi, Japan auto expansion, 5 percent crypto penetration, South Korea logistics expansion, EV charging station regulations, aviation statistics, Thai-owned beer maker value, and more.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 17.40 percent in October
Vietnam produced 39.94 thousand motor vehicles in October, up 17.40 percent from 34.02 thousand in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam up 0.68 percent in October, China and South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$240 million in October, up 0.68 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Australia buys US$644 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 6.84 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$644 million worth of goods to Australia, down 6.84 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 10.68 points, foreign traders net-sell US$11.39 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,701.67, up 10.68 points or 0.63 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,041.71 billion or US$798.55 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$11.39 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 1, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,620, and the sell rate was VND 27,720, a change of 30 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,670 (down 0.07 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
Italy ships US$175.83 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 18.36 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$175.83 million worth of goods from Italy, up from US$148.56 million in September, a change of 18.36 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector expands for a fifth straight month: S&P Global
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector has expanded for a fifth straight month in November, though severe storms have disrupted supply chains and moderated the pace of growth, according to the S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Chemicals exports from Vietnam up 0.34 percent in October, China and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported chemicals to the tune of US$263 million in October, up 0.34 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 1 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: emissions standards, PM logistics target, talent competitiveness index, SK entertainment hub development, new Aeon mall, build-transfer proposed LL revisions, high tech incentives, foreign teacher qualifications, Phu Quoc power cable cut, flower industry under pressure, outbound investment regulations, Trump-developer stalled port project, phone components production, cashew nut imports, exports to Hong Kong, motor vehicles imports, and more.
Phone components production in Vietnam up 1.95 percent in October
Vietnam produced VND 66.01 trillion worth of phone components in October, up 1.95 percent from 64.75 trillion dong in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cashew nut imports into Vietnam, down 35.64 percent in October, Ivory Coast and Cambodia top suppliers
Vietnam imported cashew nuts to the tune of US$258 million in October, down from US$401 million in September, a change of -35.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Hong Kong buys US$1.4 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 22.51 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$1,383 million worth of goods to Hong Kong, down 22.51 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicles imports into Vietnam, up 7.26 percent in October, China and Thailand top suppliers
Vietnam imported motor vehicles to the tune of US$431 million in October, up 7.26 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Yarn exports from Vietnam up 1.30 percent in October, China and South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$360 million in October, 1.30 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Television set production in Vietnam down 1.04 percent in October
Vietnam produced 1969.74 a thousand of televisions in October, down 1.04 percent from 1990.47 a thousand in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 4.91 percent in October
Vietnam produced 16.84 million mobile phones in October, up 4.91 percent from 16.05 million pieces in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Ceramic products exports from Vietnam up 18.09 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported ceramic products to the tune of US$61 million in October, 18.09 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, November 29 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: new steel plant no orders, digital dollarisation risk, bad debt, US$1 trillion coastal megacity, gold market distortion view, China-Vietnam durian codes, Danang sand mines stalled, IFC HCMC location, Huggies maker Vietnam expansion, Oxford University Press MOU, Airbus fault impacts, rare earth miner structure change, new HSR contender, TikTok & IFC, new policy from December 1, electricity imports, animal fodder and materials imports, and more.
Animal fodder and materials imports into Vietnam, down 5.50 percent in October, Argentina and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported animal fodders and animal fodder materials to the tune of US$391 million in October, down -5.50 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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
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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