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Vietnam fertiliser imports reached US$151.80 million in April 2026, up 2.79 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported fertiliser to the tune of US$152 million in April, up from US$148 million in March, a change of 2.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coal imports reached US$970.88 million in April 2026, up 61.44 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$971 million in April, up from US$601 million in March, a change of 61.44 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 27.09 points, foreign traders net-buy US$9.68 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,925.46, up 27.09 points or 1.43 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,155.90 billion or US$840.83 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$9.68 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, black market dong weaker, May 14, 2026
On May 14, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,370, and the sell rate was VND 26,400, a change of 40 and 40, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,385 (up 0.15 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam crude oil imports value up 30.24 percent in April 2026 / Nigeria -43.27%, Kuwait -100.00%
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$716 million in April, up from US$550 million in March, a change of 30.24 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 1.31 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 361.34 thousand motorbikes in April, down 1.31 percent from 366.13 thousand in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Electricity production in Vietnam up 8.51 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 28.83 billion kWh of electricity in April, up 8.51 percent from 26.57 billion kWh in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cement production in Vietnam up 4.47 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 17.39 million tonnes of cement in April, up 4.47 percent from 16.65 million tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam down 9.37 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 11.96 million mobile phones in April, down 9.37 percent from 13.20 million in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam government raises VND 7.65 trillion (US$290.3 million) in May 13 bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 7.65 trillion (US$290.3 million) in government bond auctions on May 13, with demand concentrated in shorter tenors as longer-dated bonds saw limited investor appetite, according to data from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 2.73 points, foreign traders net-sell US$55.86 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,898.37, down 2.73 points or 0.14 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,704.52 billion or US$1,127.31 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$55.86 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate flat, black market dong weaker, May 13, 2026
On May 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,330, and the sell rate was VND 26,360, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,345 (down 0.08 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 4.67 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 895.40 thousand tonnes of aquaculture feed in April, up 4.67 percent from 855.42 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 1.21 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 1,354.73 thousand tonnes of animal feed in April, up 1.21 percent from 1,338.55 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 3.07 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 685.45 thousand tonnes of processed seafood in April, up 3.07 percent from 665.04 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 9.13 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 126.50 thousand tonnes of aluminium in April, up 9.13 percent from 115.91 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam car sales down 22 percent month-on-month in April 2026
Vietnam’s total car sales fell to 24,479 units in April 2026 from 31,351 units in March, according to Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association data.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 5.60 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.27 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,901.10, up 5.60 points or 0.30 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,153.44 billion or US$802.79 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.27 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, black market dong stronger, May 12, 2026
On May 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,350, and the sell rate was VND 26,380, a change of 70 and 90, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,365 (down 0.30 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam petrol and diesel imports values down 13.60 percent in April 2026 / Malaysia +117.74%, South Korea -31.69%
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$1,257 million in April, down from US$1,455 million in March, a change of -13.60 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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
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