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Vietnam petrol and diesel imports double in March 2026 / from South Korea +227.40%, +Singapore 85.36%
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$1,455 million in March, up from US$721 million in February, a change of 101.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam computer exports up 60.50 percent MoM in March 2026 / USA +81.80%, Hong Kong +179.95%
Vietnam exported computers to the tune of US$13,009 million in March, up from US$8,105 million in February, a change of 60.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam car sales up 100.13 percent MoM in March 2026 / 20% YoY
Total car sales in Vietnam reached 31,351 units in March 2026, up from 15,665 in February, according to the latest data from the Vientam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 13.32 points, foreign traders net-buy US$31.95 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,750.00, up 13.32 points or 0.77 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,658.32 billion or US$935.80 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$31.95 million worth of equities, Friday, 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 10, 2026
On April 10, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,800, and the sell rate was VND 26,830, a change of 110 and 130, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,815 (down 0.45 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Motorbike production in Vietnam up 57.67 percent in March / year-on-year +50.54%, YTD +31.63%
Vietnam produced 354.20 thousand motorbikes in March, up 57.67 percent from 224.65 thousand in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.87 points, foreign traders net-sell US$94.61 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,736.68, down 19.87 points or 1.13 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,902.02 billion or US$1096.85 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$94.61 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 flat, April 09, 2026
On April 9, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,910, and the sell rate was VND 26,960, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,935 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Philippines’ 2026 growth forecast cut in latest World Bank Economic Update
The Philippines’ 2026 growth forecast has been cut to 3.7 percent from 5.4 percent, marking one of the sharpest downgrades in the region, in the World Bank’s April Economic Update.
World Bank downgrades Indonesia GDP growth outlook for 2026
Indonesia’s 2026 growth forecast has been trimmed to 4.7 percent from 4.8 percent, while 2027 is projected at 5.2 percent, in the World Bank’s April Economic Update.
Vietnam World Bank growth outlook revised: 2027 + 2026 upgraded
Vietnam’s 2027 growth forecast has been raised to 7.6 percent while its 2026 projection was cut to 6.3 percent, compared to 6.6 percent previously, in the World Bank’s April Economic Update.
Vietnam Bond Market Report March 2026: Key Takeaways
Vietnam corporate bond issuances in March totalled VND 16,311 billion (US$619.02 million), including private placements and public offerings, according to Vietnam Bond Market Association data.
Vietnam sells only 10-year bonds in April 8 auction as other tenors see no uptake
Vietnam’s State Treasury on April 8 auctioned VND13,500 billion (US$512.33 million) in government bonds across 5-year, 10-year, 15-year and 20-year tenors, but only 10-year bonds were sold, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia down -6.30% MoM in March 2026 / Korea -26.30%, India +18.80%
In March, Asia accounted for 1,508,011 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -6.30 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 79.01 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.20 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,756.55, up 79.01 points or 4.71 percent, with a total trading value of VND 34,920.78 billion or US$1325.27 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.20 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 08, 2026
On April 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,910 and the sell rate was VND 26,960, a change of 140, and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,935 (down 0.52 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Television production in Vietnam up 26.21 percent in March / year-on-year +0.73%, YTD -0.96%
Vietnam produced 1,504.25 thousand units of televisions in March, up 26.21 percent from 1,191.86 thousand units in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 2.55 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.31 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,677.54, up 2.55 points or 0.15 percent, with a total trading value of VND 15,152.24 billion or US$575.04 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.31 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, April 07, 2026
On April 7, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,050 and the sell rate was VND 27,100, a change of 250, and 250, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,075 (down 0.91 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Total down -6.70% MoM in March 2026 / Asia -6.30%, Europe -9.20%
In March, Vietnam counted 2,080,079 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -6.70 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
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