May 15, 2026
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 3.86 points, foreign traders net-sell US$30.40 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,921.60, down 3.86 points or 0.20 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,053.15 billion or US$874.88 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$30.40 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, May 15, 2026
On May 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,360, and the sell rate was VND 26,390, a change of 10 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,375 (down 0.04 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam fertiliser imports reached US$151.80 million in April 2026, up 2.79 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported fertiliser to the tune of US$152 million in April, up from US$148 million in March, a change of 2.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coal imports reached US$970.88 million in April 2026, up 61.44 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$971 million in April, up from US$601 million in March, a change of 61.44 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, May 15 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vingroup launches surgical robots company, Fake Rolex Gucci Louis Vuitton seizure, Vingroup establishes mining company, Fuel prices lowered, Draft policy EV subsidies Hanoi, EVN cuts losses by US$1.5b in 2025, Secondary metals processing hub doubts, French air cargo firm begins Hanoi-Paris route, SK cable supplier VN data centre, SK fund sells VN construction firm, VN reiterates IP improvement efforts, Bank deposits data changes, Vietjet ranks 27 biggest airlines by market cap, and more.
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