May 27, 2026
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 9.75 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.12 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,874.43, down 9.75 points or 0.52 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,223.52 billion or US$919.30 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.12 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, May 27, 2026
On May 27, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,380, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from South Korea surge 6.43 percent in April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$7,528.56 million worth of goods from South Korea, up from US$7,073.94 million in March, a change of 6.43 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electricity in Vietnam: Hanoi Faces Outages Amid Heatwave Demand Surge
Power shortages have become part and parcel with summer heat in Hanoi, but relief could be a long way away with power development bogged down in the same issues that have plagued the sector for years.
Vietnam imports from Japan fall 4.34 percent in April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$2,328.13 million worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,433.66 million in March, a change of -4.34 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, May 27 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Power shortages Hanoi, Another PDP8 revision tabled, Ukraine investigating steel dumping, Copper tube anti-dumping, HSBC clean energy credit facility, CNN in Vietnam, Vinhomes bond issuance, Real estate sector debt, Extorting traffic police, More petrol distributors fined, VN-Index falls 1.85 points Tuesday, SBV weakens central exchange rate Tuesday, Imports from India up double digits in April, and more.
Petrol stations run dry in parts of Vietnam as falling fuel prices squeeze retailers’ margins, despite petrol dropping below US$0.76 per litre. Meanwhile, the
Financial difficulties at two major gym chains raise questions about consumer spending and household finances in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a Chinese contractor joins Vingroup’s US$3.9
Vietnam’s central bank moves to rebuild foreign exchange reserves despite mounting inflation pressures, raising questions about the government’s economic strategy. Meanwhile, reports of Vingroup-linked
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