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March 18, 2026 news
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 3.54 points, foreign traders net-sell US$96.89 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,713.83, up 3.54 points or 0.21 percent, with a total trading value of VND 26,224.12 billion or US$995.22 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$96.89 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 weaker, March 18, 2026
On March 18, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,400, and the sell rate was VND 27,450, a change of 60 and 60, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,425 (up 0.22 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam motor vehicles imports down 6.84 percent in February 2026 / China -44.70%, Indonesia 87.18%
Vietnam imported motor vehicles to the tune of US$359 million in February, down from US$385 million in January, a change of -6.84 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coffee exports down 37.89% MoM in February 2026 / Germany -36.03%, Italy -11.73%
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$672 million in February, down from US$1,081 million in January, a change of -37.89 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, March 18 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Indo fintech buys VN bank, VN horror flick goes regional, Denmark-VN pork cooperation, Fertiliser prices, Loan interest rates, Fruit and veg price drop, Crypto exchange update, Drone disruptions airport costs, Fibre factory repossessed, HSBC takes possession of 49 million Vingroup shares, Coffee / tea chain market report, LPG terminal Hai Phong approved, Low emissions zone plan Hoan Kiem, PM asks Japan for oil, PM asks Angola for oil / gas supply support, Exchange rates Tuesday, Stock market Tuesday, and more.
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