April 1, 2026
Vietnam fishery products exports down 30.09 percent MoM in February 2026 / China 0.31%, Japan -44.35%
Vietnam exported fishery products to the tune of US$707 million in February, down from US$1,011 million in January, a change of -30.09 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 28.44 points, foreign traders net-sell US$32.94 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,702.93, up 28.44 points or 1.70 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,245.63 billion or US$1109.89 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$32.94 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, April 01, 2026
On April 1, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,500 and the sell rate was VND 27,550, a change of 530, and 530, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,525 (down 1.89 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Cement production in Vietnam up 43.88 percent in February / year-on-year +8.99%, YTD +30.45%
Vietnam produced 17.36 million tonnes of cement in February, up 43.88 percent from 12.07 million tonnes in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam manufacturing hit by cost surge as PMI slows in March
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector remained in expansion in March, but momentum slowed sharply as firms faced a surge in costs linked to the Middle East conflict, according to S&P Global data.
Vietnam imports from the Netherlands down 32.93 percent February 2026 MoM / pharmaceutical products -8.99%, plastics +41.28%
In February, Vietnam imported US$46.28 million worth of goods from the Netherlands, down from US$69.00 million in January, a change of -32.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Singapore down 41.50 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -42.83%, phones +5.33%
In February, Vietnam exported US$335 million worth of goods to Singapore, down 41.50 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 01 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Norway labour organisation meets VN counterpart, New cement plant for An Giang, Eurovision headed for Asia, Vingroup requests LNG project change to renewables, Vincapital estimating up to 2% hit to inflation Hormuz, Restrictions on commercial lighting, Proposed waiver of maritime / aviation fees, Grid strain on EV charging, cooling, LNG woes , Airfare price cap removal proposal knocked back, Tourism industry response fuel crisis, Vietnam Airlines jet fuel costs, HCMC lipsyncing ban, France’s BNP Novaland bond to share conversion, Gas cylinder prices jump, Imports from France February, Tourists from Europe February, Stock market Tuesday, and more.
In today’s Vietnam news: More land for Trump golf course, Hanoi metro awarded Vingroup, Rising bank bond interest rates, GE contract stalled power plant
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