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Vietnam fruits and vegetables exports up 51.56 percent MoM in March 2026 / China +48.41%, USA +63.30%
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$532 million in March, up from US$351 million in February, a change of 51.56 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam raises VND 10.4 trillion (US$395 million) in April 22 bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 10,400 billion (US$395 million) in its April 22 bond auction, with demand concentrated in the 5-year, 10-year and 15-year tenors, according to the latest release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 23.82 points, foreign traders net-sell US$3.38 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,857.30, up 23.82 points or 1.30 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,390.52 billion or US$811.78 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.38 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, April 22, 2026
On April 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,570 and the sell rate was VND 26,600, a change of 30, and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,585 (down 0.15 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Beer production in Vietnam up 24.03 percent in March / year-on-year +7.97%, YTD +12.94%
Vietnam produced 379.66 million litres of beer in March, up 24.03 percent from 306.11 million litres in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam machines and tools imports up 37.26% in March 2026 / China +37.78%, Japan +32.52%
Vietnam imported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,555 million in March, up from US$4,047 million in February, a change of 37.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam computer imports up 35.49% in March 2026 / China 50.66%, South Korea 21.44%
Vietnam imported computers to the tune of US$17,672 million in March, up from US$13,043 million in February, a change of 35.49 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam plastic products exports up 50.30% MoM in March 2026 / USA +49.30%, Japan +39.07%
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$690 million in March, up from US$459 million in February, a change of 50.30 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 3.63 points, foreign traders net-sell US$14.42 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,833.48, down 3.63 points or 0.20 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,947.16 billion or US$946.76 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$14.42 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, April 21, 2026
On April 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600, and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 30 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625 (down 0.09 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam iron and steel exports up 35.50 percent MoM in March 2026 / India +81.45%, Indonesia +191.63%
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$698 million in March, up from US$515 million in February, a change of 35.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coffee exports up 47.45% MoM in March 2026 / Germany +18.57%, USA +90.74%
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$990 million in March, up from US$672 million in February, a change of 47.45 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, April 20, 2026
On April 20 in Vietnam, the black market US dollar was quoted at VND26,630 for buying and VND26,670 for selling, up VND20 and VND10 respectively, for a mid market rate of VND26,650, rising 0.06 percent, according to Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 19.94 points, foreign traders net-sell US$23.42 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,837.11, up 19.94 points or 1.10 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,703.65 billion or US$823.67 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.
Coal production in Vietnam up 45.59 percent in March / year-on-year -7.74%, YTD -4.92%
Vietnam produced 4,280.72 thousand tonnes of coal in March, up 45.59 percent from 2,940.21 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam milk and dairy imports up 12.92 percent in March 2026 / New Zealand -25.52%, USA +63.10%
Vietnam imported milk and dairy to the tune of US$150 million in March, up from US$133 million in February, a change of 12.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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 soybean imports up 12.38% in March 2026 / Brazil 91.26%, USA – 35.62%
Vietnam imported soybeans to the tune of US$150 million in March, up from US$133 million in February, a change of 12.38 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fabric imports up 5.99 percent in March 2026 / China -5.13%, Taiwan +35.54%
Vietnam imported fabric to the tune of US$1,083 million in March, up from US$1,022 million in February, a change of 5.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Interview: Hao Qiu, Founder, Fair Farm Vietnam RE: Impacts of the Iran War on Vietnam’s Coffee Industry
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