April 15, 2026
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 25.00 points, foreign traders net-sell US$132.98 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,800.65, up 25.00 points or 1.41 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,266.99 billion or US$1072.75 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$132.98 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 flat, April 15, 2026
On April 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 0, and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam iron and steel imports up 31.00 percent in March 2026 / China 47.82%, Indonesia – 14.65%
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$891 million in March, up from US$680 million in February, a change of 31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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Vietnam phone exports up 2.13 percent MoM in March 2026 / China 15.76%, USA 4.36%
Vietnam exported phones to the tune of US$5,601 million in March, up from US$5,485 million in February, a change of 2.13 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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In today’s Vietnam news: SBV ready to intervene in Forex market, US firm approved for wind power site survey, SBV to push for lower interest rates, Airports corporation preparing relief package, SBV considers credit growth target cut, 11 applications to import gold, Secured lending jumps at payday loan maker, New petrol price calculation proposal, Credit growth Q1, 36 customs procedures abolished, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Garment and textile exports March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
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