April 23, 2026
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 13.06 points, foreign traders net-sell US$63.00 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,870.36, up 13.06 points or 0.70 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,277.90 billion or US$1111.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$63.00 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong steady, April 23, 2026
On April 23, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,570, and the sell rate was VND 26,600, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,585 (unchanged), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam chemicals imports up 56.75 percent in March 2026 / China +83.03%, Japan +29.31%
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$892 million in March, up from US$569 million in February, a change of 56.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coal exports down 21.74 percent MoM in March 2026
Vietnam exported coal to the tune of US$16 million in March, down from US$21 million in February, a change of -21.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cement and clinker exports up 27.98 percent MoM in March 2026 / Bangladesh 333.99%, Philippines 23.02%
Vietnam exported cement and clinker to the tune of US$128 million in March, up from US$100 million in February, a change of 27.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables exports up 51.56 percent MoM in March 2026 / China +48.41%, USA +63.30%
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$532 million in March, up from US$351 million in February, a change of 51.56 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 23 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: VN Mercantile Exchange international integration agreement, Nuclear power village relocation concerns, SK + VN leaders meeting outcomes, Vinfast car deliveries jump, Singapore firm buy out local partner Cai Mep LNG terminal, Japanese flour factory HCMC, VP Bank chasing high-risk, high-reward, Sacombank passes on crypto exchange, HCMC-Hanoi flight fuel surcharge, DPPA expansion proposed, Government bond auction Wednesday, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, and more.
Vietnam raises VND 10.4 trillion (US$395 million) in April 22 bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 10,400 billion (US$395 million) in its April 22 bond auction, with demand concentrated in the 5-year, 10-year and 15-year tenors, according to the latest release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Airlines trading restrictions removed, Insurance payouts VSS, Car sales June, 23+ years prison term recommended counterfeit supplements, Counterfeit shoes
In today’s Vietnam news: Government to inject cash into Agribank, IMF growth forecast raised, German industrial gas plant investment, VN garment maker Amazon legal
In today’s Vietnam news: Construction labour demand impacting garment industry, ADB growth forecasts, Bloomberg survey GDP growth expectations, Starlink orders open, Seafood industry call
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