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.
Digital camera exports from Vietnam up 3.82 percent in October, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported still image, video cameras and parts thereof to the tune of US$875 million in October, 3.82 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 3.57 percent in October
Vietnam produced 682.92 thousand tons of processed seafood production in October, up 3.57 percent from 659.40 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from the Americas were up 13.8 percent in October
In October, the Americas accounted for 82,416 tourist arrivals, an increase of 28.90 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 22 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: digital technology in banking, US honey import duties reduced, new AI Law, Can Tho airport, NKG steel exports collapse, cement firm delisting, opinion Philippines commentator VinFast, VinFast Q3 loss, inflation prospects analysis, AirAsia possible market entry, EAEU antidumping investigation tires, Trump golf course delays, imports from Germany, exports to India, stock market performance Friday, exchange rates Friday, tourist arrivals from Europe, and more.
Germany ships US$379.03 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 2.28 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$379 million worth of goods from Germany, up 2.28 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
India buys US$836 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 0.10 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$836 million worth of goods to India, up 0.10 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 1.06 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.35 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,654.93, down 1.06 points or 0.06 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,090.87 billion or US$762.46 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.35 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market rate stronger, Friday
On November 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,800, a change of 30 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,750 (down 0.05 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,136, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,357.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Europe up 13.8 percent in October
In October, Europe accounted for 218,096 tourist arrivals, an increase of 35.00 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Fishery products exports from Vietnam up 14.35 percent in October, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported fishery products to the tune of US$1,159 million in October, 14.35 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 21 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Vietjet resume Chinese planes, Trump development analysis, vision for SOEs, text book quality, Techcombank GDP growth assessment, HSR Danang site clearance costs, tourists up but profits mixed, Egroup leader bribes, real estate inventories up, shrimp exports, VN Direct analysis, HSR as aviation disruptor, Hanoi divestment shoe company, aluminium production, stock market performance Thursday, exchange rate Thursday, and more.
Textile, leather and footwear materials imports Vietnam, down 4.69 percent in October, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$631 million in October, down -4.69 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aluminium production in Vietnam up 2.83 percent in October
Vietnam produced 127.12 thousand tons of aluminium production in October, up 2.83 percent from 123.62 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.99 points, foreign traders net-buy US$11.04 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,655.99, up 6.99 points or 0.42 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,675.24 billion or US$746.69 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$11.04 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank central exchange rate, black market dong, stronger, Thursday
On November 20, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,730 and the sell rate was VND 27,800, a change of 10 and 20 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,765 (down 0.05 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,130, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,379.
UK ships US$87.35 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 3.18 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$87 million worth of goods from UK, up 3.18 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France buys US$342 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 1.39 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$342 million worth of goods to France, up 1.39 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 20 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: cashless payments surge, new leader state debt agency, VinMetal development details, industrial real estate profits, South-South energy investment Laos, vegetable prices jump, Bac Ninh residential rent regulations, new footwear parts factory Bac Ninh, MPS 2nd arrest warrant VN in Germany, removing land-use fees on purpose change, high-end washing machines discounted, cold water on Mekong port plan, pho prices pressure, HOREA rejects real estate transaction centre suggestion, China tea franchise downsizes, toy/sporting goods exports, and more.
Toys & sporting goods exports from Vietnam down 9.56 percent in October, to USA down 4 percent MoM
Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$962 million in October, down 9.56 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemical products imports into Vietnam, up 0.52 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemical products to the tune of US$701 million in October, up 0.52 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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