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 3 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: legislated open hours petrol stations, Xanh GSM 23 percent VinFast sales, corporate bonds maturing December, Foxconn Bac Ninh expansion, Czech real-estate development Hai Phong, meat imports, influencer club launch, power generators deployed to Phu Quoc, new ILO leader, NetZero + revised geology law, vegetable prices settle, foreign trading certification recognition, rare earth policy development, approved energy projects, Hanoi EV basement charging ban, rice exports, motorbike production, and more.
Vietnam Stock Market Outlook December 2025: The Power of VIC
In November, Vietnam’s key indexes continued to climb, though largely on the back of a standout performance from Vietnam’s biggest conglomerate by market capitalisation, Vingroup (VIC), which gained 36 percent. In this context, this article looks at the stock market’s key performance indicators and data points in November.
Rice exports from Vietnam down 23.86 percent in October, Ghana and Ivory Coast top buyers
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$177 million in October, down 23.86 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motorbike production in Vietnam up 22.04 percent in October
Vietnam produced 312.35 thousand motorbikes in October, up 22.04 percent from 255.95 thousand in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 15.39 points, foreign traders net-buy US$24.06 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,717.06, up 15.39 points or 0.90 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,394.95 billion or US$849.90 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$24.06 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market stronger too, Tuesday
On December 2, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,520 and the sell rate was VND 27,620, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,570 (down 0.36 percent), according to Ty Gia USD.
The Netherlands ships US$76.80 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 19.78 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$76.80 million worth of goods from the Netherlands, up from US$64.12 million in September, a change of 19.78 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
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,
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
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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