May 18, 2026
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market dong weaker, May 18, 2026
On May 18, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,480, and the sell rate was VND 26,530, a change of 120 and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,505 (up 0.49 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.34 points, foreign traders net-sell US$23.42 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,927.94, up 6.34 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 26,658.42 billion or US$1011.70 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$23.42 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam plastic products imports reached US$1,026.53 million in April 2026, up 9.21 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$1,027 million in April, up from US$940 million in March, a change of 9.21 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam chemicals imports reached US$990.60 million in April 2026, up 11.02 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$991 million in April, up from US$892 million in March, a change of 11.02 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam milk and dairy products imports reached US$141.56 million in April 2026, down 5.53 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported milk and dairy products to the tune of US$142 million in April, down from US$150 million in March, a change of -5.53 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fruit and vegetable imports top US$257 million in April 2026, up 11.81 percent month-on-month
Vietnam imported fruit and vegetables to the tune of US$258 million in April, up from US$230 million in March, a change of 11.81 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Airlines’ Unique Vulnerabilities Amid Rising Jet Fuel Prices
Unlike larger regional competitors with stronger balance sheets and greater pricing flexibility, Vietnam’s airlines are entering the latest fuel shock carrying heavy debt loads, operating under domestic airfare caps, and facing tighter funding conditions.
Vietnam News Today, May 18 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: CAAV on airline impact fuel prices, Vietnam Airlines fuel price impacts, Electricity use hits new peak, Vietnam Airlines salary cuts + workforce trimming, State Bank relaxes loan-deposit ratio rules, Shoppee misleading promotion fine, MPS to tighten oversight of foreigners, PM on reducing fire safety / environment regulations, China pulls out of ore mine, MoF pushes back on consumers absorbing EVN losses, Party member bonuses, Nghi Son oil shipment clears US Hormuz blockade, 13 bidding for stake in beer maker, and more.
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