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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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.