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.
Fruits and vegetables exports from Vietnam down 29.36 percent in October, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$927 million in October, down 29.36 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone imports into Vietnam, up 0.08 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$1,208 million in October, up 0.08 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam up 13.8 percent in October over September
In October, Total accounted for 1,732,942 tourist arrivals, an increase of 13.80 percent from September, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 18.96 points, foreign traders net-sell US$34.54 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,654.42, up 18.96 points or 1.16 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,531.19 billion or US$817.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$34.54 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, Monday
On November 17, Vietnam’s black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,700 and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 70 and 150 respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (down 0.40 percent), according to Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,120, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 26,357.
Indonesia ships US$939.25 million of goods to Vietnam in October, down 2.29 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$939 million worth of goods from Indonesia, down 2.29 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 17 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: aviation competition concerns, seafood producer performance good, Phillip Morris public health support, recruitment scams, VinFast pivot to hybrid, dishwasher prices, electric vehicle charging warning, VinFast real estate, drone production, VinFast recruiting in Ha Tinh, exports to the Philippines, LPG production, plastic products imports, phone exports, and more.
Philippines buys US$377 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 8.73 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$377 million worth of goods to Philippines, up 8.73 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
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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