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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.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 28.44 points, foreign traders net-sell US$32.94 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,702.93, up 28.44 points or 1.70 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,245.63 billion or US$1109.89 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$32.94 million worth of equities, Wednesday, 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 01, 2026
On April 1, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,500 and the sell rate was VND 27,550, a change of 530, and 530, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,525 (down 1.89 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Cement production in Vietnam up 43.88 percent in February / year-on-year +8.99%, YTD +30.45%
Vietnam produced 17.36 million tonnes of cement in February, up 43.88 percent from 12.07 million tonnes in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam manufacturing hit by cost surge as PMI slows in March
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector remained in expansion in March, but momentum slowed sharply as firms faced a surge in costs linked to the Middle East conflict, according to S&P Global data.
Vietnam imports from the Netherlands down 32.93 percent February 2026 MoM / pharmaceutical products -8.99%, plastics +41.28%
In February, Vietnam imported US$46.28 million worth of goods from the Netherlands, down from US$69.00 million in January, a change of -32.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Singapore down 41.50 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -42.83%, phones +5.33%
In February, Vietnam exported US$335 million worth of goods to Singapore, down 41.50 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from France down 46.41 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -20.17%, pharmaceutical products +25.33
In February, Vietnam imported US$155.63 million worth of goods from France, down from US$290.40 million in January, a change of -46.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Europe down -0.10% MoM in February 2026 / Russia -3.20%, Germany 18.10%
In February, Europe accounted for 423,471 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -0.10 percent from January, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 11.95 points, foreign traders net-sell US$32.22 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,674.49, up 11.95 points or 0.72 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,370.13 billion or US$924.86 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$32.22 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 steady, March 31, 2026
On March 31, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 28,030, and the sell rate was VND 28,080, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 28,055 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 12.22 percent in February / year-on-year +6.42%, YTD +13.66%
Vietnam produced 814.21 thousand tonnes of aquaculture feed in February, up 12.22 percent from 725.52 thousand tonnes in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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