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.
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.
Plastic products exports from Vietnam up 8.08 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$641 million in October, 8.08 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 24 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: VAT refund delays, slow Black Friday, Thailand’s Central Retail performance in Vietnam, egg prices up, banks promoting saving money, electric motorbike sales jump, revised Bankruptcy Law contradictions, competitive pressure e-commerce, corporate bond draft decree, cashew industry outlook uncertain, Czech Senate Chairman Skoda factory visit, state-owned tobacco divests noodle maker, lottery operator consolidation, economic cost floods, credit card interest rates 40 percent, tourist arrivals Australia/New Zealand, powdered milk production, and more.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Oceania were up 6.9 percent in October
In October, Oceania accounted for 51,156 tourist arrivals, an increase of 5.10 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 4.94 percent in October
Vietnam produced 14.79 thousand tons of powdered milk production in October, up 4.94 percent from 14.10 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Singapore ships US$492.69 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 8.07 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$493 million worth of goods from Singapore, up 8.07 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Taiwan buys US$521 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 2.83 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$521 billion worth of goods to Taiwan, down 2.83 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals imports into Vietnam, up 10.14 percent in October, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$720 million in October, up 10.14 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
In today’s Vietnam news: Ethical / cultural business standards framework, Floating solar project, Embattled construction firm investment spinoff, Raising public debt ceiling, Selling excess
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,
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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