Services & Trade
This category includes the service sector, retail, logistics, finance, e-commerce, and tourism, alongside trade policy and investment trends. It covers import/export dynamics, banking regulations, stock market movements, and infrastructure development. With increasing integration into regional and global trade, this section provides insights into consumer behavior, foreign investment, and evolving service industries.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 8.84 points, foreign traders net-buy US$12.37 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,871.91, up 8.84 points or 0.47 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,109.64 billion or US$611.37 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$12.37 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam LPG imports down 46.84 percent in May compared to April
Vietnam imported LPG to the tune of US$206 million in May, down from US$387 million in April, a change of -46.84 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, June 26 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: GS TL on AI, Saigon Economic Times last issue, Fuel prices cut, Vinhomes issuing more bonds, Counterfeit Korean cosmetics store, Biometric authentication business transactions, VN-US customs data exchange agreement, Agoda data Vietnam tourism growth, Stock market Thursday, Exchange rates Thursday, Fertiliser imports May, State Bank of Vietnam to exclude some major projects from credit growth limits, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam Fuel Prices Tracker: June 25, Update
This article tracks developments in Vietnam’s energy sector in the context of the emerging conflict in Iran and its impact on energy resources moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 14.95 points, foreign traders net-sell US$40.99 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,863.07, down 14.95 points or 0.80 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,113.82 billion or US$611.53 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$40.99 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, June 25, 2026
On June 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600, and the sell rate was VND 26,640, a change of 120 and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,620 (up 0.49 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam fertiliser imports fall 15.47 percent in May over April
Vietnam imported fertiliser to the tune of US$128 million in May, down from US$152 million in April, a change of -15.47 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
State Bank of Vietnam to exclude some major projects from credit growth limits
This seems to be a part of a trend where lending goals running up against risk-mitigating regulations are not forcing a rethink of those goals, but rather the regulations holding them back. A trend that could have significant economic implications.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 8.98 points, foreign traders net-sell US$23.34 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,878.02, up 8.98 points or 0.48 percent, with a total trading value of VND 18,166.71 billion or US$689.44 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$23.34 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, June 24, 2026
On June 24, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,480, and the sell rate was VND 26,500, a change of 270 and 280, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,490 (down 1.03 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam coal imports down 0.73 percent May over April
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$964 million in May, down from US$971 million in April, a change of -0.73 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, June 24 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Credit limits removed for some major projects, Estonian web security company market entry, Vingroup’s Vuong becomes major shareholder LP Bank, Australia anti-dumping investigation VN steel, Pacific Airways debts, Apax English fined by SSC, Vietnam Airlines Boeing purchase funding guarantee, Forex reserves at US$87.6 billion, Facebook admin fines unlawful content, 9.8 percent minimum wage increase proposed, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Vietnam’s Cinema Department Raises Concerns Over Horror Movie Content, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 11.13 points, foreign traders net-buy US$57.23 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,869.04, up 11.13 points or 0.60 percent, with a total trading value of VND 30,989.02 billion or US$1176.05 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$57.23 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 flat, June 23, 2026
On June 23, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750, and the sell rate was VND 26,780, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s Cinema Department Raises Concerns Over Horror Movie Content
This highlights a key challenge in creating cultural products in Vietnam more broadly, where there is a mismatch in what the government wants cultural messaging to be and what the public is willing to pay for.
Vietnam News Today, June 23 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: More land for Trump golf course, Hanoi metro awarded Vingroup, Rising bank bond interest rates, GE contract stalled power plant project, Swiss dairy investment, Singapore firm to develop central VN golf course, Government calls for protecting “historical truth”, Traffic offence number plate list, Momo sale, Short-term funds for long-term loan change approved, Apple trademark application “Retina HD” rejected, Exchange rates Monday, Stock market Monday, and more.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, June 22, 2026
On June 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750, and the sell rate was VND 26,780, a change of 230 and 240, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,765 (up 0.89 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 5.94 points, foreign traders net-sell US$61.82 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,824.53, down 5.94 points or 0.32 percent, with a total trading value of VND 18,803.57 billion or US$713.61 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$61.82 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, June 19, 2026
On June 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,520, and the sell rate was VND 26,540, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,530 (up 0.08 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, June 18, 2026
On June 18, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500, and the sell rate was VND 26,520, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,510 (up 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
In today’s Vietnam news: GS TL on AI, Saigon Economic Times last issue, Fuel prices cut, Vinhomes issuing more bonds, Counterfeit Korean cosmetics store,
In today’s Vietnam news: Power supply imports, Hanoi boulevard project protests, Antidumping duties coming for boxes, Maersk container terminal project Hanoi, Vinpearl foreign investment,
In today’s Vietnam news: Credit limits removed for some major projects, Estonian web security company market entry, Vingroup’s Vuong becomes major shareholder LP Bank,
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It