April 13, 2026
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 8.96 points, foreign traders net-sell US$3.76 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,758.96, up 8.96 points or 0.51 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,532.34 billion or US$855.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.76 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, April 13, 2026
On April 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 60, and 80, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (up 0.26 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam LPG imports up 21.62 percent in March 2026 / China +155%, Malaysia +13.84
Vietnam imported LPG to the tune of US$213 million in March, up from US$175 million in February, a change of 21.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fertilisers imports up 82.46 percent in March 2026 / China 104.67%, Laos +215.86%
Vietnam imported fertilisers to the tune of US$148 million in March, up from US$81 million in February, a change of 82.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coal imports up 11.65 percent in March 2026 / Indonesia +46.01%, Australia -19.52%
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$601 million in March, up from US$539 million in February, a change of 11.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam crude oil imports up 14.33 percent in March 2026 / Kuwait +12.03%
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$550 million in March, up from US$481 million in February, a change of 14.33 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam Inflation Outlook April 2026: Fuel Crisis Impacts Begin to Show
Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed from 3.35 percent year-on-year in February to 4.65 percent in March. Here’s how it happened and where it might be headed, with inputs from Michael Kokalari, Chief Economist at VinaCapital, and Vicente Nguyen, Chief Investment Officer at Asia Frontier Capital.
Interview: Vicente Nguyen, Chief Investment Officer at Asia Frontier Capital RE: Middle East conflict + Vietnam’s economy
This is a short interview with Vicente Nguyen, Chief Investment Officer at Asia Frontier Capital, regarding the Middle East conflict and its impact on Vietnam’s economy.
Vietnam News Today, April 13 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vingroup planned expansion into Sweden, Counterfeit Nike seizure, Savings interest reduced at direction of SBV, Vingroup bond issuance Austria #2, No public holiday changes, Sun Group Belgium events firm partnership, Vietnam Adidas largest sourcing base, Car charging grid concerns, Amkor looking for government investment support, Fuel tax cut to zero, Imports from Kuwait March, Exports to USA March, Petrol imports March, Computer exports March, Car sales March, Stock market Friday, Exchange rates Friday, and more.
Financial difficulties at two major gym chains raise questions about consumer spending and household finances in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a Chinese contractor joins Vingroup’s US$3.9
Vietnam’s central bank moves to rebuild foreign exchange reserves despite mounting inflation pressures, raising questions about the government’s economic strategy. Meanwhile, reports of Vingroup-linked
Vietnam’s government forecasts a 40 percent surge in property-related revenue in 2027 despite weakening real estate transactions, raising questions about the sustainability of its
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It