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, November 27 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: local casino access extended, Siemens courting HSR role, debt trading, humanoid robots China-Vietnam border, government bond sales, HCMC land auctions, Industry groups agriculture VAT, Binance HCMC MOU, Thaco-Del Monte Agreement, Hanoi new land price list, Vietravel Airlines backgrounder, Ag. firm restructure, refinery US crude import increase, bank margin pressure credit growth, iron and steel products exports, coal imports, and more.
Iron and steel products exports from Vietnam up 11.65 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$456 million in October, 11.65 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal imports into Vietnam, up 8.83 percent in October, Australia and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$498 million in October, up 8.83 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 20 points, foreign traders net-buy US$23.83 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,680.36, up 20.00 points or 1.20 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,853.77 billion or US$943.22 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$23.83 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market rate stronger, Wednesday
On November 26, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,740 and the sell rate was VND 27,820, a change of 10 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,780 (down 0.07 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,146, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,378.
Singapore buys US$518 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 2.78 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$518 million worth of goods to Singapore, up 2.78 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Italy ships US$175.83 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 18.36 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$176 million worth of goods from Italy, up 18.36 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 26 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: higher education reforms, Vingroup CEO rich list 100, aged care industry, IFC HCMC December launch, VinSteel/Pomina partnership, Bamboo Airways restructuring plan, IP as collateral, new crypto regulations uncertainty, cultural industries strategy, new UAV factory, outbound investment Angola, steel maker factory sale, revised mining plans, conditions for collecting collateral, HAGL strategic partnership, aquaculture feed production, car parts and accessories imports, and more.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 3.56 percent in October
Vietnam produced 890.27 thousand tons of aquaculture feed in October, up 3.56 percent from 859.70 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Car parts and accessories imports into Vietnam, up 8.30 percent in October, China and Thailand top suppliers
Vietnam imported parts and accessories of motor vehicles to the tune of US$533 million in October, up 8.30 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 7.62 points, foreign traders net-sell US$13.81 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,660.36, down 7.62 points or 0.46 percent, with a total trading value of VND 26,956.33 billion or US$1023.01 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$13.81 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens dong central exchange rate, black market stronger, Tuesday
On November 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,750 and the sell rate was VND 27,850, a change of 0 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,800 (down 0.04 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,146, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,372.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 0.38 percent in October
Vietnam produced 1,308.21 thousand tons of animal feed in October, up 0.38 percent from 1,303.23 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 25 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: traffic management systems, land price deadline Hanoi, fines for illegal crypto trading, press law revisions, VinSpeed CEO interview, Honda racing circuit Tay Ninh, meat availability after floods, offshore wind new resolution, Vietravel Airlines divestment, exporter stock prices & tariffs, October M&A, coffee exports, imports from France, exports to UK, stock market performance Monday, exchange rates Monday, petrol products imports, and more.
Coffee exports from Vietnam down 14.68 percent in October, Germany and Italy top buyers
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$394 million in October, down 14.68 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France ships US$146.34 million of goods to Vietnam in October, down 12.89 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$146 million worth of goods from France, down 12.89 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
UK buys US$823 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 10.43 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$823 million worth of goods to UK, up 10.43 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 13.05 points, foreign traders net-sell US$43.91 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,667.98, up 13.05 points or 0.79 percent, with a total trading value of VND 17,363.45 billion or US$658.95 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$43.91 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank central exchange & black market dong rates weaken, Monday
On November 24, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,750 and the sell rate was VND 27,870, a change of 50 and 70, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,810 (up 0.22 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 26,379.
Petroleum products imports into Vietnam, down 7.86 percent in October, Singapore and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products to the tune of US$480 million in October, down 7.86 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
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It