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Vietnam petrol and diesel imports report month-on-month drop in May
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$654 million in May, down from US$1,258 million in March, a change of -48.02 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, June 22, 2026
On June 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750, and the sell rate was VND 26,780, a change of 230 and 240, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,765 (up 0.89 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 33.38 points, foreign traders net-sell US$6.76 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,857.91, up 33.38 points or 1.83 percent, with a total trading value of VND 14,597.10 billion or US$553.97 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$6.76 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 0.76 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 378.91 thousand motorbikes in May, down 0.76 percent from 381.82 thousand in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Electricity production in Vietnam up 6.16 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 30.17 billion kWh of electricity in May, up 6.16 percent from 28.42 billion kWh in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cement production in Vietnam up 2.79 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 10.78 million tonnes of cement in May, up 2.79 percent from 10.49 million tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 5.94 points, foreign traders net-sell US$61.82 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,824.53, down 5.94 points or 0.32 percent, with a total trading value of VND 18,803.57 billion or US$713.61 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$61.82 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 weaker, June 19, 2026
On June 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,520, and the sell rate was VND 26,540, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,530 (up 0.08 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, June 18, 2026
On June 18, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500, and the sell rate was VND 26,520, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,510 (up 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 24.27 points, foreign traders net-sell US$71.61 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,830.47, up 24.27 points or 1.34 percent, with a total trading value of VND 17,429.31 billion or US$661.45 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$71.61 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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.
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