May 21, 2026
Vietnam exports to USA fall 0.76 percent month-on-month in April
In April, Vietnam exported US$15,075 million worth of goods to USA, down 0.76 percent over March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 16.34 points, foreign traders net-sell US$64.25 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,896.89, down 16.34 points or 0.85 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,036.62 billion or US$836.30 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$64.25 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank leave central exchange rate steady, black market dong unchanged, May 21, 2026
On May 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500, and the sell rate was VND 26,550, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Thailand approves jet fuel exports to Vietnam, Philippines
Thailand’s National Security Council has approved aviation fuel exports to Vietnam and the Philippines after both governments requested support from Thailand, Nation Thailand has reported. This comes as jet fuel supply disruptions weigh heavily on Vietnam’s aviation industry.
Tax support to drive Vietnam biofuels uptake proposed
This is an interesting proposal in that from June 1, this year, all unleaded petrol is mandated to contain at least 10 percent biofuel (though, confusingly, a 5 percent blend will also be sold), which would make pricing biofuels lower than regular fuels to drive uptake redundant.
Vietnam US trade agreement: PM meets US trade rep., outcome vague
The Prime Minister of Vietnam Le Minh Hung met with United States Deputy Trade Representative Ambassador Rick Switzer Wednesday, using the opportunity to call for an early conclusion to a reciprocal Vietnam-United States trade agreement.
Petrol mixed with diesel but sold anyway raises questions RE: Vietnam fuel market regulation
Police allegations that a Petrolimex manager diluted contaminated diesel and continued selling it raise broader questions about financial pressure inside Vietnam’s regulated fuel market.
Vietnam News Today, May 21 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Petrolimex manager arrested for fuel fraud, Vietnam US trade talks, Vietnam biofuel tax proposal, Government-run executive training program proposal, Thailand approves aviation fuel exports, US approves new ambassador to Vietnam, Vietnam motorcycle sales surge through April, Vietnam to adjust domestic fuel prices, Vietnam bond yields rise on May 20, VN-Index closes higher on Wednesday, Vietnam black market USD rates rise, and more.
Vietnam raises US$343 million in government bond auction amid weak long-term demand
Government bond yields in Vietnam continued to edge higher on May 20 as demand remained concentrated in shorter tenors, while appetite for longer-dated debt stayed weak, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
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
In today’s Vietnam news: Arrest over book about Ho Chi Minh, HSR project disbursement, More coal power under consideration, MPS minister meets Japanese delivery
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