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.
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.
Australia ships US$783.86 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 51.19 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$784 million worth of goods from Australia, up 51.19 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.67 points, foreign traders net-buy US$12.56 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,690.99, up 6.67 points or 0.40 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,745.25 billion or US$901.15 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$12.56 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 dong stronger, Friday
On November 28, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,650 and the sell rate was VND 27,730, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,690 (down 0.07 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 26,363.
Belgium buys US$275 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 6.74 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$275 million worth of goods to Belgium, down 6.74 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pharmaceutical products imports into Vietnam, down 15.56 percent in October, USA and France top suppliers
Vietnam imported pharmaceutical products to the tune of US$350 million in October, down -15.56 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, November 28 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: State Treasury US$ purchases, Ninh Binh airport plans, HD Bank Vietjet divestment, credit-risk provisioning jump, land-use fees petition, official response VAT challenges, ocean plastic denial, Coca-Cola tax ruling, corporate transparency calls, education reforms response, Vingroup-VinFast debt to equity conversion, conditional business line cut expansion, textile, leather and footwear materials exports, beer production, stock market performance Thursday, exchange rates Thursday, imports from Taiwan, and more.
Textile, leather and footwear materials exports from Vietnam up 2.70 percent in October, Indonesia and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported Textile, leather and footwear materials to the tune of US$204 million in October, 2.70 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beer production in Vietnam up 4.64 percent in October
Vietnam produced 419.86 million liters of beer in October, up 4.64 percent from 401.25 million liters in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
How Proposed Bankruptcy Law Revisions Undermine Vietnam Economic Objectives
A current draft of revisions of Vietnam’s Bankruptcy Law extends from three months to six months the time a creditor needs to wait before beginning bankruptcy proceedings. This is a significant extension that could hinder Vietnam’s broader development objectives.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 3.96 points, foreign traders net-sell US$0.83 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,684.32, up 3.96 points or 0.24 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,217.66 billion or US$805.22 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$0.83 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger,Thursday
On November 27, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,670 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 70 and 70, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,710 (down 0.25 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 26,376.
Taiwan ships US$3 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 0.80 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$2,990 billion worth of goods from Taiwan, down 0.80 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands buys US$1.23 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 8.00 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$1,234 million worth of goods to Netherlands, up 8.00 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