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.
Plastics imports into Vietnam, down 0.40 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1 billion in October down 0.40 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut exports from Vietnam up 2.63 percent in October, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported cashew nuts to the tune of US$504 million in October, up 2.63 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 43.54 points, foreign traders net-sell US$49.79 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,599.10, down 43.54 points or 2.65 percent, with foreign traders net-selling to the tune of US$49.79 million, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Friday
On 7 November 2025, the Vietnamese dong was trading at VND 27,810 per US dollar on the black market, according to Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 7 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: VND 0 revenue servo chain, crypto opinion, SME support Hanoi, Vingroup aerospace company, durian testing prosecutions, state investment fund, Vingroup share issuance, LNG delays, inflation data, international trade data, counterfeiting policing efficacy, high-end refrigerator sales, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 12.25 points, foreign traders net-sell US$40.34 million, Thursday
Vietnam’s VN-Index closed at 1,642.64, down 12.25 points or 0.74 percent, with total trading value at VND 17.86 trillion or about US$677.9 million, Thursday, as foreign traders net-sold US$40.34 million worth of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, Thursday
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) set the central exchange rate at VND 25,100 per US dollar, up three dong or 0.01 percent from the previous day, whereas in the unofficial market, the mid-rate remained unchanged at VND 27,805 per US dollar. Buying and selling rates were stable at VND 27,770 and VND 27,840, respectively.
Vietnam’s CPI rises 0.2 percent in October month-on-month on food and tuition costs
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.20 percent in October 2025 compared with September, driven mainly by higher food prices in flood-affected areas and increased tuition fees at private schools, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Vietnam’s import–export turnover tops US$762 billion Jan-Oct 2025, up 17.4 percent YoY
Vietnam’s total import and export turnover reached US$81.49 billion in October 2025, down 1.2 percent month-on-month but up 17.2 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Vietnam’s industrial production index up 10.8 percent year-on-year in October
Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) in October 2025 rose by an estimated 2.4 percent month-on-month and 10.8 percent year-on-year, marking one of the strongest monthly performances this year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 6 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: anti-corruption law changes, video game maker lawsuit, export expectations coffee tariffs, Vinfast car sales India, cashew nut challenges, national gold maker revenue drop, seafood + recipricol tariffs, Uniqlo Vietnam retail perspective, e-commerce challenges, Vietnam milk investment Russia, and more.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 16.41 percent in September
Vietnam produced 259,000 motorbikes in September 2025, down 16.41 percent from August, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Clinker & cement exports from Vietnam down 3.4 percent in September, Bangladesh and Philippines top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement reached US$117.55 million in September 2025, down 3.40 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate slightly, Wednesday
The State Bank of Vietnam set the central rate at VND 25,097 per US dollar, up slightly by 2 dong or 0.01 percent from the previous day.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 2.91 points, foreign traders net-sell US$30.63 million, Wednesday
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index edged up 0.18 percent to close at 1,654.89 points on November 5, 2025, with total trading value reaching VND 20.19 trillion or US$766.34 million and foreign traders net-selling US$30.63 million of stocks, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Canada buys US$660 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 5.54 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Canada reached US$660.02 million in September 2025, down 5.54 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, November 5 2025, Business & Economy
In today’s headlines: Vinfast defamation lawsuit Germany, utilising public gold, private sector development (Res 68), legitimising street trade, nurse shortages, power plant sale, excusing corruption on development grounds, Trump developer data centre project, cruise tourism, new securities trading regulations, fruit and veg imports, and more.
Fruit & vegetable imports into Vietnam, up 1.26 percent in September, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of fruit and vegetables reached US$231.06 million in September 2025, rising 1.26 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pepper exports from Vietnam to the USA up 7.31 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s pepper exports reached US$135.99 million in September 2025, down 3.06 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$1.27 billion, led by strong demand from the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Sweden buys US$109 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 0.12 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Sweden reached US$108.85 million in September 2025, up 0.12 percent from August, 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