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Seafood production in Vietnam up 14.62 percent in March / year-on-year +23.64%, YTD +23.36%
Vietnam produced 662.25 thousand tonnes of processed seafood in March, up 14.62 percent from 577.78 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam.
Vietnam confectionery and cereal exports up 69.72 percent month on month in March
Vietnam exported confectionery and cereal to the tune of US$129 million in March, up from US$76.01 million in February, a change of 69.72 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 3.90 percent in March / year-on-year +9.49%, YTD +2.40%
Vietnam produced 125.00 thousand tonnes of aluminium in March, up 3.90 percent from 120.30 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 21.74 points, foreign traders net-sell US$51.12 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,854.10, down 21.74 points or 1.16 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,063.43 billion or US$799.37 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$51.12 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, black market dong flat, April 29, 2026
On April 29, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750, and the sell rate was VND 26,800, unchanged from yesterday, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,775, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables imports up 19.12 percent in March 2026 / China -0.23%, USA +69.18%
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$230 million in March, up from US$193 million in February, a change of 19.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 22.55 points, foreign traders net-sell US$20.23 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,875.84, up 22.55 points or 1.22 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,422.00 billion or US$737.08 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$20.23 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, April 28, 2026
On April 28, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750, and the sell rate was VND 26,800, a change of 80 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,775 (up 0.34 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam cotton imports up 55.79 percent in March 2026, led by the USA and Brazil
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$252 million in March, up from US$161.76 million in February, a change of 55.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 13.60 percent in March / year-on-year +10.77%, YTD +14.48%
Vietnam produced 13.53 thousand tonnes of powdered milk in March, up 13.60 percent from 11.91 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office of Vietnam.
Vietnam ceramic exports rise to US$57 million in March, up 29.77 percent from February
Vietnam exported ceramics to the tune of US$57 million in March, up from US$44 million in February, a change of 29.77 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam pharmaceuticals imports up 76.60 percent in March 2026 / Italy +211.19%, Germany +31.58%
Vietnam imported pharmaceuticals to the tune of US$376 million in March, up from US$212.75 million in February, a change of 76.60 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cashew nut exports up 108.81 percent MoM in March 2026, led by USA +139.42, China +432.56%
Vietnam exported cashew nuts to the tune of US$346 million in March, up from US$166 million in February, a change of 108.81 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam seafood imports up 70.26 percent in March 2026 / India +86.96%, Japan +76.21%
Vietnam imported seafood to the tune of US$287 million in March, up from US$169 million in February, a change of 70.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fibre and yarn exports up 70.58 percent MoM in March 2026 / China +93.25%, South Korea +50.06%
Vietnam exported fibre and yarn to the tune of US$438 million in March, up from US$257 million in February, a change of 70.58 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam wheat imports up 6.82 percent in March 2026 / Australia +17.97%, Canada +197.12%
Vietnam imported wheat to the tune of US$288 million in March, up from US$270 million in February, a change of 6.82 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam non-wood furniture exports up 41.12 percent MoM in March 2026 / Denmark +51.46%, Australia -3.74%
Vietnam exported non-wood furniture to the tune of US$367 million in March, up from US$ million in February, a change of 41.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam chemicals imports up 56.75 percent in March 2026 / China 83.03%, Japan 29.31%
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$892 million in March, up from US$569 million in February, a change of 56.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam rice exports up 102.04 percent MoM in March 2026 / Cambodia 140.54%, Philippines 128.57%
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$479 million in March, up from US$285 million in February, a change of 68.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 17.07 points, foreign traders net-sell US$73.55 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,853.29, down 17.07 points or 0.91 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,347.92 billion or US$734.27 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$73.55 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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