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.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Oceania were up 4.9 percent in November
In November, Oceania accounted for 53,663 tourist arrivals, an increase of 4.90 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam News Today, December 16 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Japan-FPT drone partnership, VinFast factory Indonesia inaugurated, gold license deadline missed, US$44 million golf course Gia Lai, LNY unconditional cash transfers, EV charging regulations, TCBS digital asset investment, preferential interest green projects, domestic rail development support, late social insurance payments HCMC, Highlands foreign ownership, stock market Monday, exchange rates Monday, exports to Taiwan, machines/equipment imports, yesterday’s Vietnam news headlines, powdered milk production, and more.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 6.49 percent in November
Vietnam produced 13.44 thousand tons of powdered milk in November, up 6.49 percent from 12.62 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Japan ships US$1.96 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 10.11 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$1,962.83 billion worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,183.62 million in October, a change of -10.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$22,382 million worth of goods from Japan. Vietnam imported US$633.71 million
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 0.88 points, foreign traders net-buy US$26.22 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,646.01, down 0.88 points or 0.05 percent, with a total trading value of VND 18,742.89 billion or US$711.31 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$26.22 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, Monday
On December 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,100 and the sell rate was VND 27,180, a change of 0 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,140 (down 0.04 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,144, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,319.
Taiwan takes US$564 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 8.42 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$564 million worth of goods to Taiwan, up 8.42 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machines/equipment imports Vietnam, down 1.29 percent in November, China/South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$5,213 million in November, down from US$5,281 million in October, a change of -1.29 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, December 15 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: invoices foreign currency trading, bonded cold storage warehouse, Vingroup stadium proposal, HCMC EV transition, aircraft groundings, Insurance Business Law update, overstay fines, airbag materials factory HCMC, capital markets reform, unrecognised study program, first flight Long Thanh, corruption money recovered, computers/electrical products, imports from the USA, exports to Thailand, textile, leather and footwear materials imports, machine and equipment exports, and more.
Computers/electrical products exports from Vietnam down 1.99 percent in November, to USA down 2.73 percent
Vietnam exported computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the tune of US$9,597 million in November, down from US$9.8 billion in October, a change of -1.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
USA ships US$1.8 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 12.46 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$1,766.59 million worth of goods from the USA, up from US$1570.82 million in October, a change of 12.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Thailand buys US$890 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 18.33 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$890 billion worth of goods to Thailand, up 18.33 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials imports into Vietnam, down 0.77 percent in November, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$626 million in November, down from US$631 million in October, a change of -0.77 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machine and equipment exports from Vietnam down 8.62 percent in November, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$4,934 million in November, down from US$5,400 million in October, a change of -8.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China ships US$16.5 billion of goods to Vietnam in November, up 0.35 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$16485.08 billion worth of goods from China, up from US$16427.45 million in October, a change of 0.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Petroleum products imports into Vietnam, down 1.45 percent in November, South Korea and China top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products to the tune of US$474 million in November, down from US$480 million in October, a change of -1.45 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Americas were up 35.7 percent in November
In November, the Americas accounted for 111,835 tourist arrivals, an increase of 35.70 percent from October, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 0.90 percent in November
Vietnam produced 1,531.90 thousand tons of gasoline and oil in November, down 0.90 percent from 1,545.78 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 52.01 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.62 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,646.89, down 52.01 points or 3.06 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,698.37 billion or US$937.32 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.62 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 flat, Friday
On December 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,100 and the sell rate was VND 27,200, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,150, according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,148, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,306.
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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