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.

  Domestic pepper prices declined on the morning of january 15, 2026 (Thursday, January 15,2026)

According to Kinhtedothi, domestic pepper prices on the morning of January 15, 2026, ranged from VND149,000 to 152,000/kg, down VND500–1,000/kg compared with the previous day.

  Domestic coffee prices rose by 100-200 VND/kg on the morning of january 15, 2026 (Thursday, January 15,2026)

According to Kinhtedothi, domestic coffee prices on the morning of January 15, 2026, rose by 100-200 VND per kg compared to Yesterday, ranging from VND97,800 to VND98,600/kg.

  Vietnam fast-tracks key national railway projects (Thursday, January 15,2026)

With the completion of a key legal framework, Vietnam's major national railway projects have kicked off the new year of 2026 with an accelerated implementation phase, notably the North-South high-speed railway and the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway line

  National Spring Fair 2026 to boost trade, strengthen value chains (Thursday, January 15,2026)

The proactive engagement of Vietnam’s trade offices overseas is also expected to contribute to the success of the fair. From mid-January, these offices have launched coordinated promotion and matchmaking efforts, inviting foreign partners to attend the fair as a gateway to Vietnam’s market, manufacturing capacity and investment environment.

  Tet market commences earlier than usual this year (Thursday, January 15,2026)

Beyond traditional gift items, Tet gift hampers this year feature a variety of creative designs and concepts, catering to the evolving tastes of modern consumers.

  Vietnam's auto market posts double-digit growth in 2025 (Thursday, January 15,2026)

Sales gained strong momentum in December, driven by aggressive promotions and incentives during the year-end peak season.

  Vietnam's iron and steel imports in 2025 (Thursday, January 15,2026)

According to calculations from the Vietnam Customs Department, in 2025, Vietnam imported 16.09 million tonnes of iron and steel, worth approximately US$11.21 billion, a decrease of 9.16% in volume and a decrease of 10.9% in value compared to the same period in 2025.

  Domestic demand drives OCOP expansion (Thursday, January 15,2026)

The domestic market has seen a shift in consumer awareness. While locally made goods were once viewed as secondary choices, improvements in quality and transparency have helped OCOP products become a preferred option in many households.

  Vietnam's textile and garment exports in 2025 and targets for 2026 (Thursday, January 15,2026)

In 2025, Vietnam's textile and garment export turnover was estimated to reach approximately US$46 billion.

  Industrial momentum to be created with new generation FDI (Wednesday, January 14,2026)

The "new generation" FDI attraction strategy is expected to become a crucial driving force in promoting restructuring, improving the quality and competitiveness of Vietnam's industrial sector.

  Vietnam's iron and steel exports in 2025 (Wednesday, January 14,2026)

According to calculations from the Vietnam Customs Department, in 2025, Vietnam exported more than 10.06 million tonnes of iron and steel, with a turnover of approximately US$6.63 billion, a decrease of more than 20% in volume and over 27% in value compared to the same period in 2024.

  Coffee export surged at the end of last year, exceeding US$8.3 billion in value (Tuesday, January 13,2026)

Cumulatively from beginning of last year to December 15, 2025, coffee export reached 1.48 million tonnes, worth US$8.36 billion, an increase of 16.9% in volume and 60.7% in value compared to the same period in 2024.

  Rice export: Shifting from 'selling in bulk' to 'selling value' (Tuesday, January 13,2026)

Vietnam is boosting exports of high-quality rice, greening production, and increasing deep processing to maintain market share amidst the volatile global rice market.

  In 2025, wood and forestry product export reached US$18.5 billion (Tuesday, January 13,2026)

In 2025, wood and forestry product exports reached US$18.5 billion, an increase of approximately 6.6% compared to 2024, affirming its position as a key export sector of agriculture.

  Target of US$10 billion in fruit and vegetable export by 2026 (Tuesday, January 13,2026)

Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association proposes 6 key solutions to break through export turnover, bringing fruit and vegetable industry to conquer the record milestone of US$10 billion by 2026.

  Exports to UK in 2025 reached over $8.3 billion (Tuesday, January 13,2026)

According to statistics from the Customs Department, Vietnam's exports to the UK market in 2025 reached over US$8.3 billion, an increase of 11.2% compared to the previous year.

  Vietnam's import and export turnover reached 930 billion USD in 2025 (Tuesday, January 13,2026)

According to statistics recently released by the Customs Department, Vietnam's import and export turnover in 2025 reached US$930.06 billion.

  Domestic rice market on January 13, 2026: Dai Thom firm (Tuesday, January 13,2026)

According to Kinhtedothi, domestic rice prices on January 13, 2026 showed little fluctuation, with sluggish trading activities. Early Winter–Spring paddy supply was offered sporadically in several areas.

  Domestic rice market remained unchanged on January 12, 2025 (Monday, January 12,2026)

According to Kinhte & Đô thị, domestic rice prices on the morning of January 12, 2026, remained unchanged from the end of the previous week, with minimal trading activity.

  Domestic pepper prices rose on the morning of January 12, 2026 (Monday, January 12,2026)

According to Kinhte & Đô thị, domestic pepper prices in early trading on January 12, 2026, increased by VND1,500/kg compared with the end of last week, trading in the range of VND150,000–152,500/kg. Overall, during the second week of 2026, domestic pepper prices rose by VND1,000–1,500/kg on average.

  Domestic coffee prices on the morning of January 12, 2026 remained stable (Monday, January 12,2026)

According to Kinhte & Đô thị, domestic coffee prices on the morning of January 12, 2026, fluctuated within the range of VND97,200–97,500/kg.

  Paving a way for accelerating export from a record of $920 billion (Monday, January 12,2026)

A record of $920 billion in import and export in 2025 lays a foundation for 2026, during which Vietnam will boost logistics, improve institutions and develop supporting industries to accelerate exports.