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Vietnam C.bank leaves central exchange rate unchanged, black market dong flat, May 07, 2026
On May 7, Vietnam’s black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,580 and the sell rate was VND 26,620, unchanged, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,600, according to Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam government sells US$209 million in bonds, demand concentrated in 5–10 year tenors
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 5,500 billion (US$209 million) at its May 6 auction, with demand concentrated in shorter tenors.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 16.35 points, foreign traders net-sell US$41.78 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,891.20, up 16.35 points or 0.87 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,825.58 billion or US$904.20 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$41.78 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 stronger, May 06, 2026
On May 6, Vietnam’s black market US dollar rates were quoted at VND 26,580 (buy) and VND 26,620 (sell), both up 40, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,600, down 0.15 percent, according to Ty Gia USD.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from total down -2.30% MoM in April 2026 / Americas -10.70%, Asia -2.30%
In April, total tourist arrivals reached 2,031,519, down 2.30 percent from March 2026, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 20.79 points, foreign traders net-sell US$37.69 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,874.85, up 20.79 points or 1.12 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,355.04 billion or US$848.39 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$37.69 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 stronger, May 05, 2026
On May 5, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,620, and the sell rate was VND 26,660, a change of 50 and 60, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,640 (down 0.21 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 0.04 points, foreign traders net-sell US$39.13 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,854.06, down 0.04 points or 0.00 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,186.59 billion or US$804.05 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$39.13 million worth of equities, Monday, 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 4, 2026
On May 4, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,670 and the sell rate was VND 26,720, a change of 80 and 80, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,695 (down 0.30 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam manufacturing growth slows as new orders contract and costs surge
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector saw growth slow sharply in April 2026, as rising input costs weighed on demand and pushed new orders into contraction, according to S&P Global April Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
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.
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