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Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 3.07 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 685.45 thousand tonnes of processed seafood in April, up 3.07 percent from 665.04 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 9.13 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 126.50 thousand tonnes of aluminium in April, up 9.13 percent from 115.91 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam car sales down 22 percent month-on-month in April 2026
Vietnam’s total car sales fell to 24,479 units in April 2026 from 31,351 units in March, according to Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association data.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 5.60 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.27 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,901.10, up 5.60 points or 0.30 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,153.44 billion or US$802.79 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.27 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, May 12, 2026
On May 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,350, and the sell rate was VND 26,380, a change of 70 and 90, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,365 (down 0.30 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam petrol and diesel imports values down 13.60 percent in April 2026 / Malaysia +117.74%, South Korea -31.69%
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$1,257 million in April, down from US$1,455 million in March, a change of -13.60 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 8.98 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 14.54 thousand tonnes of powdered milk in April, up 8.98 percent from 13.34 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.87 points, foreign traders net-sell US$38.82 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,895.50, down 19.87 points or 1.04 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,064.63 billion or US$1,065.07 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$38.82 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 stronger, May 11, 2026
On May 11, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,420, and the sell rate was VND 26,470, a change of 30 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,445 (down 0.11 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Car production in Vietnam up 11.32 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 50.21 thousand motor vehicles in April, up 11.32 percent from 45.11 thousand in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam down 0.01 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 144.72 million litres of fresh milk in April, down 0.01 percent from 144.74 million litres in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Beer production in Vietnam up 4.17 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 416.89 million litres of beer in April, up 4.17 percent from 400.19 million litres in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal production in Vietnam down 2.47 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 4.09 million tonnes of coal in April, down 2.47 percent from 4.20 million tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Televisions produced in Vietnam up 9.02 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 1.47 million televisions in April, up 9.02 percent from 1.35 million in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam up 0.76 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 1.60 million tonnes of gasoline and oil in April, up 0.76 percent from 1.59 million tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam down 0.64 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 71,190 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in April, down 0.64 percent from 71,650 tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.36 points, foreign traders net-sell US$33.74 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,915.37, up 6.36 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,137.62 billion or US$1067.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$33.74 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 08, 2026
On May 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,450 and the sell rate was VND 26,500, a change of 130, and 120, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,475 (down 0.47 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 4.51 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 576.06 million m3 of natural gas in April, up 4.51 percent from 551.23 million m3 in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 17.81 points, foreign traders net-sell US$11.84 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,909.01, up 17.81 points or 0.94 percent, with a total trading value of VND 30,043.34 billion or US$1140.16 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$11.84 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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