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Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, May 25, 2026
On May 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,380, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, a change of 100, and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,400 (down 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from China grow 11 percent in April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$20,209.68 million worth of goods from China, up from US$18,205.54 million in March, a change of 11.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Value of Vietnam exports to Germany down month-on-month in April, with big falls in phones, coffee
In April, Vietnam exported US$934 million worth of goods to Germany, down 2.61 percent over March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam seafood exports up nearly 9 percent MoM in April 2026
Vietnam exported seafood to the tune of US$1,011 million in April, up from US$927 million in March, a change of 9.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam phones exports record 18.73 percent MoM decline in April 2026
Vietnam exported phones to the tune of US$4,552 million in April, down from US$5,601 million in March, a change of -18.73 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam footwear exports see double digit month-on-month growth in April 2026
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,216 million in April, up from US$1,951 million in March, a change of 13.59 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.76 points, foreign traders net-sell US$120.42 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,877.13, down 19.76 points or 1.04 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,315.59 billion or US$846.89 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$120.42 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, May 22, 2026
On May 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,480, and the sell rate was VND 26,520, a change of 20 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,500 (down 0.09 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam textile and garment exports down 2.35 percent MoM in April 2026 / USA -1.02%, Japan -16.79%
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,081 million in April, down from US$3,156 million in March, a change of -2.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to USA fall 0.76 percent month-on-month in April
In April, Vietnam exported US$15,075 million worth of goods to USA, down 0.76 percent over March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 16.34 points, foreign traders net-sell US$64.25 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,896.89, down 16.34 points or 0.85 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,036.62 billion or US$836.30 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$64.25 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank leave central exchange rate steady, black market dong unchanged, May 21, 2026
On May 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500, and the sell rate was VND 26,550, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam raises US$343 million in government bond auction amid weak long-term demand
Government bond yields in Vietnam continued to edge higher on May 20 as demand remained concentrated in shorter tenors, while appetite for longer-dated debt stayed weak, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 0.30 points, foreign traders net-sell US$1.10 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,913.23, up 0.30 points or 0.02 percent, with a total trading value of VND 31,790.07 billion or US$1206.45 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$1.10 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam cosmetics imports top US$170.87 million in April 2026, down 7.17 percent vs. March
Vietnam imported cosmetics to the tune of US$171 million in April, down from US$184 million in March, a change of -7.17 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$646 million worth of cosmetics by the end of April. The data
Vietnam cotton imports reached US$305.21 million in April 2026, up 21.12 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$305 million in April, up from US$252 million in March, a change of 21.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 15.01 points, foreign traders net-sell US$27.59 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,912.93, down 15.01 points or 0.78 percent, with a total trading value of VND 32,358.73 billion or US$1228.04 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$27.59 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam pharmaceuticals imports top US$337.12 million in April 2026
Vietnam imported pharmaceuticals to the tune of US$337 million in April, down from US$376 million in March, a change of -10.27 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, May 19, 2026
On May 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,480, and the sell rate was VND 26,530, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam seafood imports reached US$278.61 million in April 2026, down 2.98 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported seafood to the tune of US$279 million in April, down from US$287 million in March, a change of -2.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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