May 19, 2026
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 15.01 points, foreign traders net-sell US$27.59 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,912.93, down 15.01 points or 0.78 percent, with a total trading value of VND 32,358.73 billion or US$1228.04 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$27.59 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam pharmaceuticals imports top US$337.12 million in April 2026
Vietnam imported pharmaceuticals to the tune of US$337 million in April, down from US$376 million in March, a change of -10.27 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, May 19, 2026
On May 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,480, and the sell rate was VND 26,530, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam seafood imports reached US$278.61 million in April 2026, down 2.98 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported seafood to the tune of US$279 million in April, down from US$287 million in March, a change of -2.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam wheat imports reached US$288.82 million in April 2026, up 0.15 percent MoM
Vietnam imported wheat to the tune of US$289 million in April, up from US$288 million in March, a change of 0.15 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, May 19 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Power sector executive prosecution, Funding secured for floating storage, Congo oil for VN refinery, Hong Kong wood processing project approved, Vingroup stock price analysis, Securities chief on bank funding pressures, VN refinery expecting ‘stable’ operations to June, VN dairy firm secures US patent, Japan biomass MoU, Rare earths exporter arrested, Vietnam’s Airlines’ Unique Vulnerabilities Amid Rising Jet Fuel Prices, Exchange rates Monday, Stock market Monday, and more.
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