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VIETNAM DAILY NEWS BRIEF | 28 OCTOBER 2026
In today’s briefing: LPBank’s construction lending has surged 127 percent following revelations that Vingroup’s chairman and his wife became major shareholders. Meanwhile, Vietnam faces a US$1.5 trillion investment challenge, VPS Securities cuts hundreds of jobs amid falling market liquidity, banks find ways around deposit interest rate restrictions, and electric motorcycle sales soar as VinFast expands its market presence.
Vietnam News Roundup, October 02 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s news: SBV raises loan-to-deposit cap, Fuel tax cut extension, Denmark jewellery factory opens, Taiwan cooling system manufacturer expansion, SK firm gas power plant contract, Expressway development capital needs, Hyosung bio chemical plant starts operating, PMI falls, Fuel price changes, Government bond auction outcomes, Exchange rates, Stock market Thursday, Yesterday’s news roundup, and more.
Philippines News Today, September 02 2026, Business & Economy 🇵🇭
In today’s news: Tourist arrivals Jan – Aug, Biofuel feedstock sourcing, PSEI rebounds, Interest rate policy warning, GDP growth forecast, Foreign debt servicing, Moody’s data centre thoughts, Peso new record low, Jollibee to list in HK, Yesterday’s news.
Vietnam News Today, August 17 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Post to launch mobile network, Opening stock trading accounts online, Grab H1 revenue VN, Trump admin transhipment report, Taiwan AD investigation VN steel, Public asset privatisation, Citi growth forecast upgrade, Stock market upgrade already priced in, VN biggest buyer US cotton, Regenerative coffee investment, Stock market Friday, Exchange rates Friday, Friday’s news, and more.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, August 07, 2026
On August 7, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,070, and the sell rate was VND 26,100, a change of 10 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,085 (down 0.04 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 11.68 points, foreign traders net-sell US$4.48 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,764.78, down 11.68 points or 0.66 percent, with a total trading value of VND 15,136.04 billion or US$574.42 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$4.48 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, August 06, 2026
On August 6, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,080, and the sell rate was VND 26,110, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,095 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 0.77 points, foreign traders net-buy US$18.86 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,776.46, down 0.77 points or 0.04 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,440.41 billion or US$775.73 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$18.86 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, August 05, 2026
On August 5, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,080, and the sell rate was VND 26,110, unchanged from yesterday, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,095, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 14.39 points, foreign traders net-buy US$33.78 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,777.23, up 14.39 points or 0.82 percent, with a total trading value of VND 18,143.62 billion or US$688.56 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$33.78 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, August 04, 2026
On August 4, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,080, and the sell rate was VND 26,110, a change of 180 and 170, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,095 (down 0.67 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 27.06 points, foreign traders net-buy US$40.04 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,762.84, up 27.06 points or 1.56 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,274.56 billion or US$731.48 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$40.04 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 39.98 points, foreign traders net-buy US$25.73 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,744.66, up 39.98 points or 2.35 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,264.06 billion or US$769.03 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$25.73 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange → view source. The
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 24.06 points, foreign traders net-sell US$3.23 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,704.68, up 24.06 points or 1.43 percent, with a total trading value of VND 14,388.21 billion or US$546.04 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.23 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 11.61 points, foreign traders net-sell US$75.07 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,680.62, up 11.61 points or 0.70 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,197.24 billion or US$728.55 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$75.07 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 17.10 points, foreign traders net-sell US$28.12 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,669.01, down 17.10 points or 1.01 percent, with a total trading value of VND 14,575.48 billion or US$553.15 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$28.12 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 13.27 points, foreign traders net-sell US$50.40 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,686.11, down 13.27 points or 0.78 percent, with a total trading value of VND 13,898.27 billion or US$527.45 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$50.40 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 30.85 points, foreign traders net-sell US$18.67 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,699.38, up 30.85 points or 1.85 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,033.86 billion or US$760.30 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$18.67 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 62.03 points, foreign traders net-sell US$73.70 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,668.53, down 62.03 points or 3.58 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,405.19 billion or US$888.24 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$73.70 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, July 22, 2026
On July 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,350, and the sell rate was VND 26,380, a change of 60 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,365 (up 0.21 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Democrats take control of the US Congress, potentially complicating Trump’s trade agenda and changing the outlook for Vietnam’s tariff negotiations. Meanwhile, the State Bank
Vietnam’s trade surpasses US$1 trillion for the first time, but a widening US$12 billion deficit and inflation above 5 percent complicate the economic picture.
Donald Trump claims he could have won the Vietnam War in a week, raising questions about the Vietnamese government’s response amid sensitive US trade
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It