May 8, 2026
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.36 points, foreign traders net-sell US$33.74 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,915.37, up 6.36 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,137.62 billion or US$1067.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$33.74 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, May 08, 2026
On May 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,450 and the sell rate was VND 26,500, a change of 130, and 120, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,475 (down 0.47 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 4.51 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 576.06 million m3 of natural gas in April, up 4.51 percent from 551.23 million m3 in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Today, May 08 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel prices reduced, VN-Philippines rice agreement, Accor hotel franchising VN, Prudential profit repatriation, Calls to remove rice export licenses, Bank deposits falling, State Treasury bank deposits increase, Hyundai Vietnam shipbuilding, China milk tea chain VN domain name dispute, Illegal streaming app ceases operations, LT airport delays details, Vietnam’s Tourism Industry Takes Fuel Crisis Hit to International Arrivals, Resort Construction, Latest government bond issue, and more.
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel price changes, Removing export barriers to reduce trade deficit, Land valuation changes, Carbon market challenges, Adidas possible kit supplier
In today’s Vietnam news: ESL provider possible sale, Waste-to-energy project breaks ground, Driver shortages?, Drugs stores fined, Bad debts rising, Securities firm fined, Industrial
In today’s Vietnam news: Oil and gas stocks rally, Business closures HCMC, New SK bank enters market, Business dissolution reform, Google Pixel China to
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