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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.
Vietnam wheat imports reached US$288.82 million in April 2026, up 0.15 percent MoM
Vietnam imported wheat to the tune of US$289 million in April, up from US$288 million in March, a change of 0.15 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market dong weaker, May 18, 2026
On May 18, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,480, and the sell rate was VND 26,530, a change of 120 and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,505 (up 0.49 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.34 points, foreign traders net-sell US$23.42 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,927.94, up 6.34 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 26,658.42 billion or US$1011.70 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$23.42 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam plastic products imports reached US$1,026.53 million in April 2026, up 9.21 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$1,027 million in April, up from US$940 million in March, a change of 9.21 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam chemicals imports reached US$990.60 million in April 2026, up 11.02 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$991 million in April, up from US$892 million in March, a change of 11.02 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam milk and dairy products imports reached US$141.56 million in April 2026, down 5.53 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported milk and dairy products to the tune of US$142 million in April, down from US$150 million in March, a change of -5.53 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fruit and vegetable imports top US$257 million in April 2026, up 11.81 percent month-on-month
Vietnam imported fruit and vegetables to the tune of US$258 million in April, up from US$230 million in March, a change of 11.81 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fabric imports reached US$1,462.26 million in April 2026, up 35.01 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported fabric to the tune of US$1,462 million in April, up from US$1,083 million in March, a change of 35.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam soy bean imports reached US$104.34 million in April 2026, down 30.25 percent MoM
Vietnam imported soy beans to the tune of US$104 million in April, down from US$150 million in March, a change of -30.25 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam machinery and tools imports reached US$5.9 billion in April 2026, up 6.72 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported machinery and tools to the tune of US$5,928 million in April, up from US$5,555 million in March, a change of 6.72 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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