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.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam up 17.10 percent in October
Vietnam produced 74.57 thousand tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in October, up 17.10 percent from 63.68 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Plastic products imports into Vietnam, down 2.93 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$950 million in October, down 2.93 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone exports from Vietnam down 6.01 percent in October, to USA down 15.21 percent
Vietnam exported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$5,082 million in October, – 6.01 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 3.68 percent in October
Natural gas production rose in October, with output reaching 498 million cubic metres compared with 480 million cubic metres in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Thailand ships US$1.2 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, up 10.32 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$1.2 billion worth of goods from Thailand, up 10.32 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Malaysia buys US$458 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 4.82 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$458 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 4.82 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machines and equipment exports from Vietnam down 3.58 percent in October, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$5.4 billion in October, – 3.58 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 15 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: stock market manipulation charges, raising deposit insurance payout, gold bar trading for banks, offshore wind survey approved, FLC subsidiary debtors auction, car market slump, FDI firms vs SOEs vs local private, coffee tariffs removed, crude oil production, imports from Japan, exports to South Korea, exchange rate Friday, stock market Friday, machines & equipment imports, and more.
Crude oil production in Vietnam down 0.34 percent in October over September
Vietnam produced 685 thousand tons of crude oil in October, down 0.34 percent from September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Japan ships US$2.18 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 1.56 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$2.18 billion worth of goods from Japan, down 1.56 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea buys US$2.47 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 0.71 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$2,467 billion worth of goods to South Korea, up 0.71 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market weakens, Friday
On November 14, the black market buy rate was VND 27,770 and the sell rate was VND 27,900, a change of 50 and 100 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,835 (up 0.27 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,122, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,354.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 4.02 points, foreign traders net-sell US$25.77 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,635.46, up 4.02 points or 0.25 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,812.27 billion or US$789.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$25.77 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Machine & equipment imports into Vietnam, down 2.34 percent in October, China and Japan top suppliers
Vietnam imported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$5,281 million in October, down -2.34 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 14 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: bamboo processing sector, counterfeit Wagyu, top 20 loss-making firms, Bessent on reducing coffee tariffs, CMC fake jobs ads, Trump developer backgrounder, VN trust celebs over official sources, protecting VN e-commerce platforms, loan-to-deposit ratio 110 percent, VinMetal cash injection, India Vietnam steel anti-dumping duty, China-Vietnam propaganda collaboration, securities firm fined, payday lender Taiwan cash injection, car seat market new legislation, bidding LNG plant Nghe An, semiconductor realities, and more.
Computer exports from Vietnam down 7.51 percent in October, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the tune of US$9,793 million in October, – 7.51 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s car sales down 9 percent year-on-year in October, but rebound 21 percent from September
Vietnam’s auto market sold 31,844 vehicles in October 2025, down 9 percent from the same month last year but up 21 percent month-on-month, according to data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
South Korea ships US$4.9 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 9.48 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$4.9 billion worth of goods from South Korea, down 9.48 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 0.42 points, foreign traders net-sell US$36.89 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,631.44, down 0.42 points or 0.03 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,737.31 billion or US$824.95 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$36.89 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market rate weakens, Thursday
On November 13, the black market buy rate was VND 27,720 and the sell rate was VND 27,800, a change of 20 and 50 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,760 (up 0.13 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,125, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,330.
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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