March 20, 2026
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 51.32 points, foreign traders net-sell US$71.76 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,647.81, down 51.32 points or 3.02 percent, with a total trading value of VND 31,093.41 billion or US$1180.02 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$71.76 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 weaker, March 20, 2026
On March 20, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,700, and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 300, and 300, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (up 1.09 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam dairy imports down 0.18 percent in February 2026 / New Zealand +28.32%, USA- 13.16%
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$133 million in February, down from US$133 million in January, a change of -0.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam computers exports down 15.22% MoM in February 2026 / USA -19.73%, China +0.79%
Vietnam exported computers to the tune of US$8,105 million in February, down from US$9,560 million in January, a change of -15.22 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, March 20 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Singapore firm acquires VN hotel chain, Parking space sale dispute HCMC, Foreign investor dispute resolution policy move, MoF crypto market application rejections, HCMC fuel supplies, Silver on commodity market proposal, Google Maps provincial merger update, Binh Son Refinery doesn’t meet HSX listing requirements, AI replacing freelance coders, Logistics association survey fuel disruptions, Fuel price increases again, Vietnam Fuel Prices and Trade Disruption Tracker: Iran Conflict 2026 *UPDATED, Can Vietnam’s Biofuel Mandate Deliver Energy Security?, Beer production February, Stock Market Thursday, Exchange rates Thursday, Iron and steel exports February, and more.
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,
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