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.
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.
UK buys US$667 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 19.02 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$667 b/million worth of goods to UK, down 19.02 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Malaysia ships US$805.98 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 17.53 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$805.98 million worth of goods from Malaysia, down from US$977.25 million in October, a change of -17.53 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 3.86 percent in November
Vietnam produced 695.71 thousand tons of processed seafood in November, up 3.86 percent from 669.84 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Phone exports from Vietnam down 21.50 percent in November, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$3,990 million in November, down from US$5,082 million in October, a change of -21.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone imports Vietnam, down 29.42 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$853 million in November, down from US$1,208 million in October, a change of -29.42 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products exports from Vietnam down 10.31 percent in November, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$409 million in November, down from US$456 million in October, a change of -10.31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam down 3.13 percent in November
Vietnam produced 70.33 thousand tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in November, down 3.13 percent from 72.59 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Indonesia buys US$518 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 10.24 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$518 million worth of goods to Indonesia, up 10.24 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France ships US$174.60 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 19.31 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$174.60 million worth of goods from France, up from US$146.34 million in October, a change of 19.31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computer & electrical products imports Vietnam, down 1.47 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof to the tune of US$12,907 million in November, down from US$13,100 million in October, a change of -1.47 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruits and vegetables exports from Vietnam down 24.39 percent in November, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$701 million in November, down from US$927 million in October, a change of -24.39 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Natural gas production in Vietnam down 1.71 percent in November
Vietnam produced 521.26 million m 3 of natural gas in November, down 1.71 percent from 530.35 million m 3 in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
India buys US$788 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 5.74 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$788 million worth of goods to India, down 5.74 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 27.33 points, foreign traders net-buy US$19.77 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,704.31, up 27.33 points or 1.63 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,140.32 billion or US$916.14 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$19.77 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Friday
On December 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,900 and the sell rate was VND 27,000, a change of 0 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,950 (up 0.09 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
South Korea ships US$5.03 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.57 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$5,034.07 million worth of goods from South Korea, up from US$4,908.13 million in October, a change of 2.57 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Crude oil production in Vietnam down 0.34 percent in November
Vietnam produced 718 thousand tons of crude oil in November, down 0.34 percent from 720.45 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Today, December 19 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: gov’t inspections 2026 plan, revised Construction Law, troubled steelmaker supplier credit reform, retail electricity market ambitions, charging infrastructure Hanoi, HCMC billboard review, Vinamilk divestment, nuclear readiness review, coal imports, Imports from Thailand, stock market Thursday, exchange rates Thursday, exports to Malaysia, wood / wooden products exports, yesterday’s news headlines, and more.
In today’s news: Abandoned property tax proposed, Novaland rejects bankruptcy rumours, Vietnamese trade delegation visits Iran, US duties Vietnamese air compressors, EVF plans US$300
In today’s news: Challenges to 10 percent growth target, Proposed rare earth export ban eased, Vietnam records US$122 billion in crypto activity, Norway shipbuilder
In today’s news: Credit rating improvement target, Vinhomes Pomina Steel loans, Meat imports, Nghi Son refinery performance, Trade returns to surplus, Credit growth numbers,
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