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April 8, 2026 news
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia down -6.30% MoM in March 2026 / Korea -26.30%, India +18.80%
In March, Asia accounted for 1,508,011 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -6.30 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 79.01 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.20 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,756.55, up 79.01 points or 4.71 percent, with a total trading value of VND 34,920.78 billion or US$1325.27 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.20 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 stronger, April 08, 2026
On April 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,910 and the sell rate was VND 26,960, a change of 140, and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,935 (down 0.52 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Television production in Vietnam up 26.21 percent in March / year-on-year +0.73%, YTD -0.96%
Vietnam produced 1,504.25 thousand units of televisions in March, up 26.21 percent from 1,191.86 thousand units in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam Stock Market April 2026: Iran War Impacts, Risks, and Outlook
This is a brief rundown on how the market has been performing / what’s expected from the market moving forward. With comments from VinaCapital Chief Economist Michael Kokalari and Host of Ho Chi Minh City Securities Emerging Asia podcast, Hugo Bosch.
Interview: Hugo Bosch, HSC’s Emerging Asia Podcast Host RE: Middle East Conflict / Vietnam Stock Market
This is an interview with Hugo Bosch, host of Ho Chi Minh Securities’ Emerging Asia Podcast, about the impact the conflict in the Middle East is having on Vietnam’s stock market.
Interview: Michael Kokalari, Chief Economist VinaCapital, RE: Oil Shock, Growth Risks & Vietnam
In this interview, Michael Kokalari discusses how escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in global energy flows could impact Vietnam’s economy, markets, and investment outlook.
Vietnam News Today, April 08 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: VN Airbus helicopter purchase, Textiles advertorial, To Lam elected president, Vinhomes exec on foreign investor real estate interests, Phu Quoc casino operator losses, Dung Quat biofuels producer to reach capacity mid-April, Korea-Japan-funded thermal power plant goes online, FTSE Russell upgrade confirmed, Debt collection code of conduct, New PM supports 10 percent growth, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Tourist arrivals March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.