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Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 1.82 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 11.76 million units of mobile phones in May, up 1.82 percent from 11.55 million units in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 1.74 points, foreign traders net-sell US$120.49 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,806.20, down 1.74 points or 0.10 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,184.56 billion or US$917.82 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$120.49 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 weaker, June 17, 2026
On June 17, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,400, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,410 (up 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 2.34 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 1,370.24 thousand tonnes of animal feed in May, up 2.34 percent from 1,338.91 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 8.63 points, foreign traders net-sell US$14.04 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,807.94, up 8.63 points or 0.48 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,650.84 billion or US$631.91 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$14.04 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 unchanged, June 16, 2026
On June 16, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,300, and the sell rate was VND 26,320, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 2.52 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 122.00 thousand tonnes of aluminium in May, up 2.52 percent from 119.01 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 1.39 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 13.90 thousand tonnes of powdered milk in May, up 1.39 percent from 13.71 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 7.66 points, foreign traders net-buy US$157.69 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,799.31, up 7.66 points or 0.43 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,367.59 billion or US$962.72 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$157.69 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, June 15, 2026
On June 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,300, and the sell rate was VND 26,320, a change of 60 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,310 (up 0.21 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 2.68 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 52.72 thousand motor vehicles in May, up 2.68 percent from 51.34 thousand units in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 0.53 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 147.24 million litres of fresh milk in May, up 0.53 percent from 146.47 million litres in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 6.96 points, foreign traders net-sell US$18.63 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,791.65, down 6.96 points or 0.39 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,343.59 billion or US$620.25 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$18.63 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, June 12, 2026
On June 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,240, and the sell rate was VND 26,270, a change of 130 and 130, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,255 (down 0.49 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Beer production in Vietnam up 6.50 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 436.55 million litres of beer in May, up 6.50 percent from 409.89 million litres in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 5.10 points, foreign traders net-sell US$19.13 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,798.61, down 5.10 points or 0.28 percent, with a total trading value of VND 10,132.94 billion or US$384.55 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$19.13 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market dong flat, June 11, 2026
On June 11, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,370, and the sell rate was VND 26,400, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Coal production in Vietnam down 5.75 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 3,952.01 thousand tonnes of coal in May, down 5.75 percent from 4,193.18 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam Raises US$302.8 million in June 10 Government Bond Auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 7.98 trillion (approximately US$302.8 million) through a government bond auction on June 10, representing 46.9 percent of the VND 17 trillion (US$645.2 million) offered across five tenors, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, June 10, 2026
On June 10, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,370, and the sell rate was VND 26,400, a change of 30 and 40, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,385 (up 0.13 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
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