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Vietnam inflation hits 5.46 percent year on year in April 2026
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 5.46 percent year on year in April 2026, marking a sharp increase in headline inflation, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Vietnam trade deficit widens to US$7.11 billion in first four months of 2026
Vietnam’s merchandise trade expanded sharply in early 2026, with imports outpacing exports and pushing the trade balance into deficit, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam retail sales rise 11.1 percent in first four months of 2026
Vietnam’s retail sales of goods and consumer services maintained solid growth in early 2026, supported by strong demand across goods, hospitality, and tourism, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam foreign investment up 32 percent year-on-year in first four months of 2026
Vietnam’s registered foreign investment rose sharply in the first four months of 2026, driven by a surge in new project capital and strong inflows into manufacturing, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Motorbike production in Vietnam up 57.67 percent in March / year-on-year +50.54%, YTD +31.63%
Vietnam produced 354.20 thousand motorbikes in March, up 57.67 percent from 224.65 thousand in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Electricity production in Vietnam up 34.83 percent in March / year-on-year +6.77%, YTD +7.03%
Vietnam produced 24.82 billion kWh of electricity in March, up 34.83 percent from 18.41 billion kWh in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cement production in Vietnam up 39.36 percent in March / year-on-year -4.10%, YTD +13.99%
Vietnam produced 15.79 million tonnes of cement in March, up 39.36 percent from 11.33 million tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 5.24 percent in March / year-on-year -6.20%, YTD -6.56%
Vietnam produced 15.07 million mobile phones in March, up 5.24 percent from 14.32 million in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 14.18 percent in March / year-on-year +5.96%, YTD +9.07%
Vietnam produced 779.60 thousand tonnes of aquaculture feed in March, up 14.18 percent from 682.80 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 13.55 percent in March 2026 vs February
Vietnam produced 1,306.73 thousand tonnes of animal feed in March, up 13.55 percent from 1,150.81 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Seafood production in Vietnam up 14.62 percent in March / year-on-year +23.64%, YTD +23.36%
Vietnam produced 662.25 thousand tonnes of processed seafood in March, up 14.62 percent from 577.78 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam.
Vietnam confectionery and cereal exports up 69.72 percent month on month in March
Vietnam exported confectionery and cereal to the tune of US$129 million in March, up from US$76.01 million in February, a change of 69.72 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 3.90 percent in March / year-on-year +9.49%, YTD +2.40%
Vietnam produced 125.00 thousand tonnes of aluminium in March, up 3.90 percent from 120.30 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 21.74 points, foreign traders net-sell US$51.12 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,854.10, down 21.74 points or 1.16 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,063.43 billion or US$799.37 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$51.12 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 flat, April 29, 2026
On April 29, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750, and the sell rate was VND 26,800, unchanged from yesterday, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,775, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables imports up 19.12 percent in March 2026 / China -0.23%, USA +69.18%
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$230 million in March, up from US$193 million in February, a change of 19.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 22.55 points, foreign traders net-sell US$20.23 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,875.84, up 22.55 points or 1.22 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,422.00 billion or US$737.08 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$20.23 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 weaker, April 28, 2026
On April 28, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750, and the sell rate was VND 26,800, a change of 80 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,775 (up 0.34 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam cotton imports up 55.79 percent in March 2026, led by the USA and Brazil
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$252 million in March, up from US$161.76 million in February, a change of 55.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 13.60 percent in March / year-on-year +10.77%, YTD +14.48%
Vietnam produced 13.53 thousand tonnes of powdered milk in March, up 13.60 percent from 11.91 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office of Vietnam.
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