This seems to be a part of a trend where lending goals running up against risk-mitigating regulations are not forcing
This seems to be a part of a trend where lending goals running up against risk-mitigating regulations are not forcing
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 16.94 points, foreign traders net-sell US$30.21 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,854.97, down 16.94 points or 0.90 percent, with a total trading value of VND 17,396.16 billion or US$660.20 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$30.21 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam soy bean imports jump in May over April
Vietnam imported soybeans to the tune of US$268 million in May, up from US$104 million in April, a change of 157.10 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, June 29 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Ethical / cultural business standards framework, Floating solar project, Embattled construction firm investment spinoff, Raising public debt ceiling, Selling excess residential solar, JJapan support strategic oil reserve, Movement on competitive retail electricity market, Women employed in FDI sector, Royalties for cafe music, Film industry development Hollywood perspectives, Stock market Friday, LPG imports May, Friday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 8.84 points, foreign traders net-buy US$12.37 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,871.91, up 8.84 points or 0.47 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,109.64 billion or US$611.37 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$12.37 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam LPG imports down 46.84 percent in May compared to April
Vietnam imported LPG to the tune of US$206 million in May, down from US$387 million in April, a change of -46.84 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, June 26 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: GS TL on AI, Saigon Economic Times last issue, Fuel prices cut, Vinhomes issuing more bonds, Counterfeit Korean cosmetics store, Biometric authentication business transactions, VN-US customs data exchange agreement, Agoda data Vietnam tourism growth, Stock market Thursday, Exchange rates Thursday, Fertiliser imports May, State Bank of Vietnam to exclude some major projects from credit growth limits, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam Fuel Prices Tracker: June 25, 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’s VN-Index down 14.95 points, foreign traders net-sell US$40.99 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,863.07, down 14.95 points or 0.80 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,113.82 billion or US$611.53 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$40.99 million worth of equities, Thursday, 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 25, 2026
On June 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600, and the sell rate was VND 26,640, a change of 120 and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,620 (up 0.49 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam fertiliser imports fall 15.47 percent in May over April
Vietnam imported fertiliser to the tune of US$128 million in May, down from US$152 million in April, a change of -15.47 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
State Bank of Vietnam to exclude some major projects from credit growth limits
This seems to be a part of a trend where lending goals running up against risk-mitigating regulations are not forcing a rethink of those goals, but rather the regulations holding them back. A trend that could have significant economic implications.
Vietnam News Today, June 25 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Power supply imports, Hanoi boulevard project protests, Antidumping duties coming for boxes, Maersk container terminal project Hanoi, Vinpearl foreign investment, Regulatory changes to rules on sharing news content, New airline expansion, Government bond auction June 24, Petrol + diesel import tax cut extension proposal, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Coal imports May, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 8.98 points, foreign traders net-sell US$23.34 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,878.02, up 8.98 points or 0.48 percent, with a total trading value of VND 18,166.71 billion or US$689.44 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$23.34 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 stronger, June 24, 2026
On June 24, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,480, and the sell rate was VND 26,500, a change of 270 and 280, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,490 (down 1.03 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam coal imports down 0.73 percent May over April
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$964 million in May, down from US$971 million in April, a change of -0.73 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, June 24 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Credit limits removed for some major projects, Estonian web security company market entry, Vingroup’s Vuong becomes major shareholder LP Bank, Australia anti-dumping investigation VN steel, Pacific Airways debts, Apax English fined by SSC, Vietnam Airlines Boeing purchase funding guarantee, Forex reserves at US$87.6 billion, Facebook admin fines unlawful content, 9.8 percent minimum wage increase proposed, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Vietnam’s Cinema Department Raises Concerns Over Horror Movie Content, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 11.13 points, foreign traders net-buy US$57.23 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,869.04, up 11.13 points or 0.60 percent, with a total trading value of VND 30,989.02 billion or US$1176.05 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$57.23 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong flat, June 23, 2026
On June 23, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750, and the sell rate was VND 26,780, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s Cinema Department Raises Concerns Over Horror Movie Content
This highlights a key challenge in creating cultural products in Vietnam more broadly, where there is a mismatch in what the government wants cultural messaging to be and what the public is willing to pay for.
Vietnam petrol and diesel imports report month-on-month drop in May
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$654 million in May, down from US$1,258 million in March, a change of -48.02 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
In today’s Vietnam news: Ethical / cultural business standards framework, Floating solar project, Embattled construction firm investment spinoff, Raising public debt ceiling, Selling excess
In today’s Vietnam news: GS TL on AI, Saigon Economic Times last issue, Fuel prices cut, Vinhomes issuing more bonds, Counterfeit Korean cosmetics store,
In today’s Vietnam news: Power supply imports, Hanoi boulevard project protests, Antidumping duties coming for boxes, Maersk container terminal project Hanoi, Vinpearl foreign investment,
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It