April 17, 2026
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market dong weaker, April 17, 2026
On April 17, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,610, and the sell rate was VND 26,660, a change of 10 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,635 (up 0.08 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 2.66 points, foreign traders net-buy US$3.95 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,817.17, down 2.66 points or 0.15 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,406.13 billion or US$888.28 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$3.95 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam machines and tools exports up 48.48% MoM in March 2026 / USA +52.88%, China +76.72%
Vietnam exported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,700 million in March, up from US$3,839 million in February, a change of 48.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 17 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: South Korea – Vietnam leaders meeting, Vietjet COMAC lease agreement, EVN FiT eligibility problems proposed resolution, FDI firms fined over paperwork, VCCI comments on US 301 investigations, Local economist growth forecast, 300 pending trade investigations, EC fishing yellow card remains in place, State Audit public project delays, Bank shift to non-interest income, Vietnam Economic Growth Outlook April 2026: External Factors vs Government Targets, Stock market Thursday, Exchange rates Thursday, Footwear exports March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
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