This feeds into the narrative that policymakers are trading off higher growth today in exchange for more financial risk tomorrow.
This feeds into the narrative that policymakers are trading off higher growth today in exchange for more financial risk tomorrow.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, June 18, 2026
On June 18, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500, and the sell rate was VND 26,520, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,510 (up 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 24.27 points, foreign traders net-sell US$71.61 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,830.47, up 24.27 points or 1.34 percent, with a total trading value of VND 17,429.31 billion or US$661.45 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$71.61 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam Central Bank Proposes Increase Short-Term Funds Available For Long-Term Loans
This feeds into the narrative that policymakers are trading off higher growth today in exchange for more financial risk tomorrow.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 1.82 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 11.76 million units of mobile phones in May, up 1.82 percent from 11.55 million units in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Today, June 18 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: SCB to liquidate assets at 11 branches, State censorship fines Facebook comments, Still aiming for 10% growth, AI adoption in Vietnam, Compensation for delayed flights from July 1, Tax changes sparking shift to cash payments, Biofuel tax breaks, Loosening bank lending regulations, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, 38 percent of Vietnam businesses in VCCI survey paying “informal charges”, Animal feed production May, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 1.74 points, foreign traders net-sell US$120.49 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,806.20, down 1.74 points or 0.10 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,184.56 billion or US$917.82 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$120.49 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, June 17, 2026
On June 17, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,400, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,410 (up 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
38 percent of Vietnam businesses in VCCI survey paying “informal charges”
That equates to more than one in three businesses and comes despite well-publicised anti-corruption campaigns in recent years.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 2.34 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 1,370.24 thousand tonnes of animal feed in May, up 2.34 percent from 1,338.91 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Today, June 17 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vinhomes to stop expanding landbank, 38 percent of businesses paying informal charges, SBV governor meets USTR delegation, Fitch affirms BB+ rating, Motorbike sales, HCMC high-tech park expansion, Sandbox for new securities products, Tax payments delay proposed, Biofuel complaints, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Aluminium production May, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 8.63 points, foreign traders net-sell US$14.04 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,807.94, up 8.63 points or 0.48 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,650.84 billion or US$631.91 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$14.04 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, June 16, 2026
On June 16, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,300, and the sell rate was VND 26,320, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 2.52 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 122.00 thousand tonnes of aluminium in May, up 2.52 percent from 119.01 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Today, June 16 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Counterfeit ice cream store, Business bank deposits falling, SBV interest rates advertised versus reality, Gold content import regulations, Foreign investors buy US$178 Vingroup, Pm on overcrowding in Hanoi, Illegal weapons manufacturing outfit shutdown, Steel maker largest number outstanding shares, Construction contract advance payment regulations, Petrols stations still running at loss, Powdered milk production May, Stock exchange Monday, Exchange rates Monday, and more.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 1.39 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 13.90 thousand tonnes of powdered milk in May, up 1.39 percent from 13.71 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 7.66 points, foreign traders net-buy US$157.69 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,799.31, up 7.66 points or 0.43 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,367.59 billion or US$962.72 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$157.69 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, June 15, 2026
On June 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,300, and the sell rate was VND 26,320, a change of 60 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,310 (up 0.21 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Data Security: 20 Million Records Stolen in Vietnam National Immunisation System Hack
This, among other recent cyber incidents, provides an interesting backdrop to plans approved last month to develop a national cloud platform to replace foreign cloud services.
Vietnam News Today, June 15 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Garment and textile orders slow, China arbitration liaison office HCMC, Taiwan bike maker VN factory, Nat. immunisation system hacked, Automotive localisation, More news outlets to close, PM to meet Putin, FDI targets, Military personnel join HCMC airport construction effort, National Day public holiday dates, Motor vehicle production May, Fresh milk production May, Stock market Friday, and more.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 2.68 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 52.72 thousand motor vehicles in May, up 2.68 percent from 51.34 thousand units in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
In today’s Vietnam news: SCB to liquidate assets at 11 branches, State censorship fines Facebook comments, Still aiming for 10% growth, AI adoption in
In today’s Vietnam news: Vinhomes to stop expanding landbank, 38 percent of businesses paying informal charges, SBV governor meets USTR delegation, Fitch affirms BB+
In today’s Vietnam news: Counterfeit ice cream store, Business bank deposits falling, SBV interest rates advertised versus reality, Gold content import regulations, Foreign investors
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