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Vietnam Inflation Outlook April 2026: Fuel Crisis Impacts Begin to Show
Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed from 3.35 percent year-on-year in February to 4.65 percent in March. Here’s how it happened and where it might be headed, with inputs from Michael Kokalari, Chief Economist at VinaCapital, and Vicente Nguyen, Chief Investment Officer at Asia Frontier Capital.
Vietnam News Today, April 13 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vingroup planned expansion into Sweden, Counterfeit Nike seizure, Savings interest reduced at direction of SBV, Vingroup bond issuance Austria #2, No public holiday changes, Sun Group Belgium events firm partnership, Vietnam Adidas largest sourcing base, Car charging grid concerns, Amkor looking for government investment support, Fuel tax cut to zero, Imports from Kuwait March, Exports to USA March, Petrol imports March, Computer exports March, Car sales March, Stock market Friday, Exchange rates Friday, and more.
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.
Vietnam LPG imports up 21.62 percent in March 2026 / China +155%, Malaysia +13.84
Vietnam imported LPG to the tune of US$213 million in March, up from US$175 million in February, a change of 21.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fertilisers imports up 82.46 percent in March 2026 / China 104.67%, Laos +215.86%
Vietnam imported fertilisers to the tune of US$148 million in March, up from US$81 million in February, a change of 82.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coal imports up 11.65 percent in March 2026 / Indonesia +46.01%, Australia -19.52%
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$601 million in March, up from US$539 million in February, a change of 11.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam crude oil imports up 14.33 percent in March 2026 / Kuwait +12.03%
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$550 million in March, up from US$481 million in February, a change of 14.33 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Interview: Vicente Nguyen, Chief Investment Officer at Asia Frontier Capital RE: Middle East conflict + Vietnam’s economy
This is a short interview with Vicente Nguyen, Chief Investment Officer at Asia Frontier Capital, regarding the Middle East conflict and its impact on Vietnam’s economy.
Vietnam imports from Kuwait up 12.88 percent March 2026 MoM / crude oil +12.03%, plastic raw materials +6.36%
In March, Vietnam imported US$434.82 million worth of goods from Kuwait, up from US$385.21 million in February, a change of 12.88 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to USA up 52.77% March 2026 MoM / textiles and garments + 27.21%, phones +4.36%
In March, Vietnam exported US$15,191 million worth of goods to the USA, up 52.77 percent over February, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam petrol and diesel imports double in March 2026 / from South Korea +227.40%, +Singapore 85.36%
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$1,455 million in March, up from US$721 million in February, a change of 101.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam computer exports up 60.50 percent MoM in March 2026 / USA +81.80%, Hong Kong +179.95%
Vietnam exported computers to the tune of US$13,009 million in March, up from US$8,105 million in February, a change of 60.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam car sales up 100.13 percent MoM in March 2026 / 20% YoY
Total car sales in Vietnam reached 31,351 units in March 2026, up from 15,665 in February, according to the latest data from the Vientam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 13.32 points, foreign traders net-buy US$31.95 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,750.00, up 13.32 points or 0.77 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,658.32 billion or US$935.80 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$31.95 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, April 10, 2026
On April 10, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,800, and the sell rate was VND 26,830, a change of 110 and 130, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,815 (down 0.45 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Motorbike production in Vietnam up 57.67 percent in March / year-on-year +50.54%, YTD +31.63%
Vietnam produced 354.20 thousand motorbikes in March, up 57.67 percent from 224.65 thousand in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Today, April 10 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Samsung chip testing and packaging facility possibility, Household income sentiment declines, Burger King scales back operations, Fuel prices reduced, Just 2 projects >2/3 March FDI, Food price management, Private sector state propaganda, Standing committee agrees to fuel tax cut extension proposal, “Off-budget” funds to support PSF proposal, Ford + Tasco Auto MoU EV charging infrastructure, MoIT on US trade investigations, New SBV governor + bank meeting, Public investment goals 2026 – 2030, Seafood sector challenges on provincial merger, Stock market Thursday, Exchange rates Thursday, WB revised growth forecasts, and more.
Vietnam Fuel Prices Tracker: April 10, 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.