Vietnam’s LPG import markets in 2025 (Monday, January 19,2026)

In 2025, Vietnam imported over 3.63 million tonnes of LPG, worth over US$2.15 billion, with an average price of US$593.16/tonne.

  Domestic live hog market in 2025: price declined sharply (Sunday, January 18,2026)

Domestic live hog prices in 2025 fell sharply, from a peak of VND70,000–80,000/kg in the early months of the year to just VND46,000–54,000/kg by November 2025, before rebounding to around VND51,000–56,000/kg in the final month of the year.

  Vietnam’s seafood market in 2025: Prices of shrimp and catfish increased (Saturday, January 17,2026)

Shrimp prices in 2025 tended to increase and remained more stable than in previous years, particularly in the final months of the year. Prices for large-sized whiteleg shrimp reached above VND200,000–260,000/kg, while black tiger shrimp prices also stayed at high levels thanks to stable export demand from markets such as Japan and South Korea.

  Domestic steel market in 2025: prices stabilized (Friday, January 16,2026)

In 2025, steel prices in Vietnam did not record significant fluctuations compared with the previous year. In the first half of the year, steel prices came under pressure due to the slow recovery of the construction and real estate sectors, resulting in weak domestic consumption.

  Reference exchange rate down 4 VND on January 16 (Friday, January 16,2026)

With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,388 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,874 VND/USD.

  Ho Chi Minh City’s Rach Chiec mega project: 70,000-seat stadium with roof and air conditioning (Friday, January 16,2026)

With a total investment of more than 145 trillion VND (5.2 billion USD), the highlight of the project is a stadium with up to 70,000 seats, featuring a retractable roof and one of the most advanced air-conditioning systems currently available.

  Petrol prices revised up in latest adjustment (Friday, January 16,2026)

Accordingly, E5RON92 petrol is capped at 18,376 VND ( 0.7 USD) per litre, up 143 VND, while RON95-III is capped at 18,712 VND per litre, up 152 VND.

  Exports to the Netherlands reached over US$13.4 billion in 2025 (Friday, January 16,2026)

According to the statistics from the Customs Department, Vietnam's exports to the Netherlands in 2025 were estimated to reach US$13.4 billion, a 3.7% increase compared to the previous year.

  C/O: passport for Vietnamese handicrafts to enter high-end markets (Friday, January 16,2026)

In the context of global trade increasingly emphasizing transparency and traceability, certificates of origin (C/O) are becoming a key factor in helping Vietnamese handicrafts penetrate higher-end markets.

  Domestic rice market on the morning of January 15, 2026: fresh paddy prices declined (Thursday, January 15,2026)

According to Kinhtedothi, prices of several types of paddy on the morning of January 15, 2026, fell by VND200/kg compared with the previous day, as trading activity remained sluggish while rice prices were relatively stable.