April 16, 2026
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 19.18 points, foreign traders net-sell US$43.53 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,819.83, up 19.18 points or 1.07 percent, with a total trading value of VND 27,934.78 billion or US$1060.14 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$43.53 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weakens 1%, April 16, 2026
On April 16, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600, and the sell rate was VND 26,630, a change of 260 and 280, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,615 (down 1.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam footwear exports up 37.99% MoM in March 2026 / USA +35.66%, Netherlands +87.30%
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$1,951 million in March, up from US$1,414 million in February, a change of 37.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam Economic Growth Outlook April 2026: External Factors vs Government Targets
The World Bank (WB), in its April Economic Outlook, said it expects Vietnam’s GDP growth to reach 6.3 percent this year. This stands in stark contrast to the government’s 10 percent growth target. So, why is the view from outside so different from that from within?
Vietnam News Today, April 16 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam-flagged LPG tanker passes Hormuz Strait, To Lam in China, Coffee concerns dry weather in VN, Coal mining output increase proposed, Foreign investors buy Vingroup but sell VinHomes, Fuel tax cuts, Local web search data, Government spending cuts, Fuel price cuts, Chemical imports scrutiny complaints, EV registration fee exemption proposal, Government bond auction Wednesday, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Iron and steel imports March, the-shiv Business and Economy Editorial Internship Program – May intake open, Phone exports March, and more.
Vietnam raises US$352 million in April 15 government bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury of Vietnam raised VND 9,280 billion (US$352 million) in its April 15 government bond auction, with demand concentrated in the 10-year tenor, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
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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