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Vietnam foreign investment jumps 42.9 percent to US$15.2 billion in Q1 2026 on surge in new project capital
Vietnam’s registered foreign investment surged in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a sharp increase in large-scale project approvals and capital inflows, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam retail and services growth reaches 10.9 percent in Q1 2026 on holiday demand and tourism surge
Vietnam’s retail and services sector expanded strongly in the first quarter of 2026, driven by holiday consumption and rising international tourist arrivals, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam industrial output posts fastest first-quarter growth since 2020 as manufacturing expands 9.7 percent
Vietnam’s industrial sector maintained strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with the Industrial Production Index rising 9.0 percent year on year, marking the fastest first-quarter expansion since 2020, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam Q1 2026 GDP growth accelerates to 7.83 percent on industry / services
Vietnam’s economy expanded 7.83 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, accelerating from 7.07 percent in the same period last year, with growth broad-based across sectors and led by industry and services, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Electricity production in Vietnam up 24.19 percent in February / year-on-year -5.31%, YTD +4.97%
Vietnam produced 24.58 billion kWh of electricity in February, up 24.19 percent from 19.80 billion kWh in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam imports from Philippines down 34.45 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -43.69%, iron and steel +31.33%
In February, Vietnam imported US$161.89 million worth of goods from the Philippines, down from US$246.98 million in January, a change of -34.45 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Belgium down 34.63 percent February 2026 MoM / footwear -47.53%, iron and steel 34.37%
In February, Vietnam exported US$213 million worth of goods to Belgium, down 34.63 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables imports down 48.02 percent in February 2026 / China -10.76%, USA – 80.23%
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$193 million in February, down from US$372 million in January, a change of -48.02 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam plastic products exports down 34.50 percent MoM in February 2026 / USA -36.19%, Japan -27.48%
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$459 million in February, down from US$701 million in January, a change of -34.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Italy down 31.04 percent February 2026 MoM / pharmaceutical products -60.56%, fabrics +6.03%
In February, Vietnam imported US$134.11 million worth of goods from Italy, down from US$194.49 million in January, a change of -31.04 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 03, 2026
On April 3, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,480 and the sell rate was VND 27,520, a change of 60, and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,500 (up 0.20 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 10.78 points, foreign traders net-sell US$59.54 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,684.04, down 10.78 points or 0.64 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,128.89 billion or US$801.86 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$59.54 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam imports from UK down 0.14 percent February 2026 MoM / plastic products -32.86%, chemical products -24.29%
In February, Vietnam imported US$74.11 million worth of goods from the UK, down from US$74.21 million in January, a change of -0.14 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 8.11 points, foreign traders net-buy US$111.12 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,694.82, down 8.11 points or 0.48 percent, with a total trading value of VND 27,391.52 billion or US$1039.53 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$111.12 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 stronger, April 02, 2026
On April 2, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,420, and the sell rate was VND 27,470, a change of 80 and 80, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,445 (down 0.29 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from Singapore down 12.79 percent February 2026 MoM / petroleum products 6.19%, computers -23.35%
In February, Vietnam imported US$578.54 million worth of goods from Singapore, down from US$663.42 million in January, a change of -12.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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Vietnam exports to Italy down 6.59 percent February 2026 MoM / coffee -11.73%, iron and steel 165.46%
In February, Vietnam exported US$389 million worth of goods to Italy, down 6.59 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fabrics imports down 20.59 percent in February 2026 / China -22.06%, Taiwan – 24.78%
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,022 million in February, down from US$1,287 million in January, a change of -20.59 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fishery products exports down 30.09 percent MoM in February 2026 / China 0.31%, Japan -44.35%
Vietnam exported fishery products to the tune of US$707 million in February, down from US$1,011 million in January, a change of -30.09 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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