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Vietnam car imports up 64.33 percent in March 2026 / China 113.55%, Indonesia 46.75%
Vietnam imported car to the tune of US$590 million in March, up from US$359 million in February, a change of 64.33 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cameras, camcorders, and accessories exports up 29.26% MoM in March 2026 / China +12.57%, USA +71.07%
Vietnam exported cameras, camcorders, and accessories to the tune of US$739 million in March, up from US$ million in February, a change of 29.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam seafood exports up 31.16 percent MoM in March 2026 / China -11.44%, USA 65.57%
Vietnam exported seafood to the tune of US$927 million in March, up from US$707 million in February, a change of 31.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam wood and wood products exports up 43.79% MoM in March 2026 / USA +54.25%, China +33.16%
Vietnam exported wood and wood products to the tune of US$1,394 million in March, up from US$969 million in February, a change of 43.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market dong weaker, April 17, 2026
On April 17, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,610, and the sell rate was VND 26,660, a change of 10 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,635 (up 0.08 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 2.66 points, foreign traders net-buy US$3.95 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,817.17, down 2.66 points or 0.15 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,406.13 billion or US$888.28 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$3.95 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam machines and tools exports up 48.48% MoM in March 2026 / USA +52.88%, China +76.72%
Vietnam exported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,700 million in March, up from US$3,839 million in February, a change of 48.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 19.18 points, foreign traders net-sell US$43.53 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,819.83, up 19.18 points or 1.07 percent, with a total trading value of VND 27,934.78 billion or US$1060.14 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$43.53 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weakens 1%, April 16, 2026
On April 16, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600, and the sell rate was VND 26,630, a change of 260 and 280, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,615 (down 1.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam footwear exports up 37.99% MoM in March 2026 / USA +35.66%, Netherlands +87.30%
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$1,951 million in March, up from US$1,414 million in February, a change of 37.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam raises US$352 million in April 15 government bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury of Vietnam raised VND 9,280 billion (US$352 million) in its April 15 government bond auction, with demand concentrated in the 10-year tenor, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 25.00 points, foreign traders net-sell US$132.98 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,800.65, up 25.00 points or 1.41 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,266.99 billion or US$1072.75 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$132.98 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 flat, April 15, 2026
On April 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 0, and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam iron and steel imports up 31.00 percent in March 2026 / China 47.82%, Indonesia – 14.65%
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$891 million in March, up from US$680 million in February, a change of 31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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Vietnam phone exports up 2.13 percent MoM in March 2026 / China 15.76%, USA 4.36%
Vietnam exported phones to the tune of US$5,601 million in March, up from US$5,485 million in February, a change of 2.13 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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Vietnam’s VN-Index up 16.69 points, foreign traders net-buy US$5.84 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,775.65, up 16.69 points or 0.95 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,451.54 billion or US$890.00 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$5.84 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate stead, black market dong steady as well, April 14, 2026
On April 14, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 0, and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam textiles and garments exports up 30.07 percent MoM in March 2026 / USA +27.21%, Japan +42.42%
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,156 million in March, up from US$2,426 million in February, a change of 30.07 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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