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Vietnam News Today, April 17 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: South Korea – Vietnam leaders meeting, Vietjet COMAC lease agreement, EVN FiT eligibility problems proposed resolution, FDI firms fined over paperwork, VCCI comments on US 301 investigations, Local economist growth forecast, 300 pending trade investigations, EC fishing yellow card remains in place, State Audit public project delays, Bank shift to non-interest income, Vietnam Economic Growth Outlook April 2026: External Factors vs Government Targets, Stock market Thursday, Exchange rates Thursday, Footwear exports March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, , , and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 19.18 points, foreign traders net-sell US$43.53 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,819.83, up 19.18 points or 1.07 percent, with a total trading value of VND 27,934.78 billion or US$1060.14 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$43.53 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weakens 1%, April 16, 2026
On April 16, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600, and the sell rate was VND 26,630, a change of 260 and 280, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,615 (down 1.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam footwear exports up 37.99% MoM in March 2026 / USA +35.66%, Netherlands +87.30%
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$1,951 million in March, up from US$1,414 million in February, a change of 37.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam Economic Growth Outlook April 2026: External Factors vs Government Targets
The World Bank (WB), in its April Economic Outlook, said it expects Vietnam’s GDP growth to reach 6.3 percent this year. This stands in stark contrast to the government’s 10 percent growth target. So, why is the view from outside so different from that from within?
Vietnam News Today, April 16 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam-flagged LPG tanker passes Hormuz Strait, To Lam in China, Coffee concerns dry weather in VN, Coal mining output increase proposed, Foreign investors buy Vingroup but sell VinHomes, Fuel tax cuts, Local web search data, Government spending cuts, Fuel price cuts, Chemical imports scrutiny complaints, EV registration fee exemption proposal, Government bond auction Wednesday, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Iron and steel imports March, the-shiv Business and Economy Editorial Internship Program – May intake open, Phone exports March, and more.
Vietnam Fuel Prices Tracker: April 16, Update
This article tracks developments in Vietnam’s energy sector in the context of the emerging conflict in Iran and its impact on energy resources moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Vietnam raises US$352 million in April 15 government bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury of Vietnam raised VND 9,280 billion (US$352 million) in its April 15 government bond auction, with demand concentrated in the 10-year tenor, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 25.00 points, foreign traders net-sell US$132.98 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,800.65, up 25.00 points or 1.41 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,266.99 billion or US$1072.75 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$132.98 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong flat, April 15, 2026
On April 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 0, and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam iron and steel imports up 31.00 percent in March 2026 / China 47.82%, Indonesia – 14.65%
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$891 million in March, up from US$680 million in February, a change of 31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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Vietnam phone exports up 2.13 percent MoM in March 2026 / China 15.76%, USA 4.36%
Vietnam exported phones to the tune of US$5,601 million in March, up from US$5,485 million in February, a change of 2.13 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 15 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: SBV ready to intervene in Forex market, US firm approved for wind power site survey, SBV to push for lower interest rates, Airports corporation preparing relief package, SBV considers credit growth target cut, 11 applications to import gold, Secured lending jumps at payday loan maker, New petrol price calculation proposal, Credit growth Q1, 36 customs procedures abolished, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Garment and textile exports March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 16.69 points, foreign traders net-buy US$5.84 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,775.65, up 16.69 points or 0.95 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,451.54 billion or US$890.00 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$5.84 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate stead, black market dong steady as well, April 14, 2026
On April 14, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 0, and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam textiles and garments exports up 30.07 percent MoM in March 2026 / USA +27.21%, Japan +42.42%
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,156 million in March, up from US$2,426 million in February, a change of 30.07 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 14 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Business calls for lower interest rates, Dung Quat crude supply 90 percent capacity to end-July, APEC 2027 power supply delays, Delivery fee activity, LPG cylinder prices cut, State bank deputy director warning credit / deposits mismatch, Chinese car factory nearing completion, THACO car to real estate earnings shift, Red tape cut ordered, Vietnam Inflation Outlook April 2026: Fuel Crisis Impacts Begin to Show, Stock market Monday, Exchange rates Monday, LPG imports March, Fertiliser imports March, Coal imports March, Crude oil imports March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 8.96 points, foreign traders net-sell US$3.76 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,758.96, up 8.96 points or 0.51 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,532.34 billion or US$855.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.76 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, April 13, 2026
On April 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 60, and 80, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (up 0.26 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.