April 22, 2026
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 23.82 points, foreign traders net-sell US$3.38 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,857.30, up 23.82 points or 1.30 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,390.52 billion or US$811.78 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.38 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 22, 2026
On April 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,570 and the sell rate was VND 26,600, a change of 30, and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,585 (down 0.15 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Beer production in Vietnam up 24.03 percent in March / year-on-year +7.97%, YTD +12.94%
Vietnam produced 379.66 million litres of beer in March, up 24.03 percent from 306.11 million litres in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam machines and tools imports up 37.26% in March 2026 / China +37.78%, Japan +32.52%
Vietnam imported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,555 million in March, up from US$4,047 million in February, a change of 37.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam computer imports up 35.49% in March 2026 / China 50.66%, South Korea 21.44%
Vietnam imported computers to the tune of US$17,672 million in March, up from US$13,043 million in February, a change of 35.49 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam plastic products exports up 50.30% MoM in March 2026 / USA +49.30%, Japan +39.07%
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$690 million in March, up from US$459 million in February, a change of 50.30 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 22 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Analysis of Vietjet COMAC deal, Outbound investment policy shift, PIT / VAT / SCT / CIT amendments added to NA agenda, Economist response re: gold loans, Stock market cap to GDP target 120%, Base wage hike proposed, VGTA pushes for gold imports, Fuel prices reduced, Tougher fines for social media content proposed, New airport contract currency dispute, Vietnam Fuel Prices Tracker: April 22, Update, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, and more.
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