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
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