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Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, April 24, 2026
On April 24, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,670, and the sell rate was VND 26,700, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,685 (up 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Car production in Vietnam up 43.55 percent in March / year-on-year +17.62%, YTD +18.55%
Vietnam produced 44.81 thousand motor vehicles in March, up 43.55 percent from 31.21 thousand units in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 17.84 percent in March / year-on-year +12.09%, YTD +5.10%
Vietnam produced 149.85 million litres of fresh milk in March, up 17.84 percent from 127.16 million litres in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam plastic products imports up 33.85 percent in March 2026 / China +38.67%, South Korea +14.81%
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$940 million in March, up from US$702 million in February, a change of 33.85 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fertiliser exports up 102.04 percent MoM in March 2026 / Cambodia 140.54%, Philippines 128.57%
Vietnam exported fertiliser to the tune of US$173 million in March, up from US$85.43 million in February, a change of 102.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 13.06 points, foreign traders net-sell US$63.00 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,870.36, up 13.06 points or 0.70 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,277.90 billion or US$1111.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$63.00 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 steady, April 23, 2026
On April 23, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,570, and the sell rate was VND 26,600, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,585 (unchanged), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
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 coal exports down 21.74 percent MoM in March 2026
Vietnam exported coal to the tune of US$16 million in March, down from US$21 million in February, a change of -21.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cement and clinker exports up 27.98 percent MoM in March 2026 / Bangladesh 333.99%, Philippines 23.02%
Vietnam exported cement and clinker to the tune of US$128 million in March, up from US$100 million in February, a change of 27.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables exports up 51.56 percent MoM in March 2026 / China +48.41%, USA +63.30%
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$532 million in March, up from US$351 million in February, a change of 51.56 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam raises VND 10.4 trillion (US$395 million) in April 22 bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 10,400 billion (US$395 million) in its April 22 bond auction, with demand concentrated in the 5-year, 10-year and 15-year tenors, according to the latest release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 23.82 points, foreign traders net-sell US$3.38 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,857.30, up 23.82 points or 1.30 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,390.52 billion or US$811.78 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.38 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 stronger, April 22, 2026
On April 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,570 and the sell rate was VND 26,600, a change of 30, and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,585 (down 0.15 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Beer production in Vietnam up 24.03 percent in March / year-on-year +7.97%, YTD +12.94%
Vietnam produced 379.66 million litres of beer in March, up 24.03 percent from 306.11 million litres in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam machines and tools imports up 37.26% in March 2026 / China +37.78%, Japan +32.52%
Vietnam imported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,555 million in March, up from US$4,047 million in February, a change of 37.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam computer imports up 35.49% in March 2026 / China 50.66%, South Korea 21.44%
Vietnam imported computers to the tune of US$17,672 million in March, up from US$13,043 million in February, a change of 35.49 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam plastic products exports up 50.30% MoM in March 2026 / USA +49.30%, Japan +39.07%
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$690 million in March, up from US$459 million in February, a change of 50.30 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 3.63 points, foreign traders net-sell US$14.42 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,833.48, down 3.63 points or 0.20 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,947.16 billion or US$946.76 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$14.42 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 stronger, April 21, 2026
On April 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600, and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 30 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625 (down 0.09 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
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