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 8.96 points, foreign traders net-sell US$3.76 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,758.96, up 8.96 points or 0.51 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,532.34 billion or US$855.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.76 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 weaker, April 13, 2026
On April 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 60, and 80, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (up 0.26 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam coal imports up 11.65 percent in March 2026 / Indonesia +46.01%, Australia -19.52%
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$601 million in March, up from US$539 million in February, a change of 11.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam crude oil imports up 14.33 percent in March 2026 / Kuwait +12.03%
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$550 million in March, up from US$481 million in February, a change of 14.33 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Kuwait up 12.88 percent March 2026 MoM / crude oil +12.03%, plastic raw materials +6.36%
In March, Vietnam imported US$434.82 million worth of goods from Kuwait, up from US$385.21 million in February, a change of 12.88 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to USA up 52.77% March 2026 MoM / textiles and garments + 27.21%, phones +4.36%
In March, Vietnam exported US$15,191 million worth of goods to the USA, up 52.77 percent over February, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam petrol and diesel imports double in March 2026 / from South Korea +227.40%, +Singapore 85.36%
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$1,455 million in March, up from US$721 million in February, a change of 101.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam car sales up 100.13 percent MoM in March 2026 / 20% YoY
Total car sales in Vietnam reached 31,351 units in March 2026, up from 15,665 in February, according to the latest data from the Vientam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 13.32 points, foreign traders net-buy US$31.95 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,750.00, up 13.32 points or 0.77 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,658.32 billion or US$935.80 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$31.95 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 stronger, April 10, 2026
On April 10, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,800, and the sell rate was VND 26,830, a change of 110 and 130, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,815 (down 0.45 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.87 points, foreign traders net-sell US$94.61 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,736.68, down 19.87 points or 1.13 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,902.02 billion or US$1096.85 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$94.61 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong flat, April 09, 2026
On April 9, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,910, and the sell rate was VND 26,960, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,935 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
World Bank downgrades Indonesia GDP growth outlook for 2026
Indonesia’s 2026 growth forecast has been trimmed to 4.7 percent from 4.8 percent, while 2027 is projected at 5.2 percent, in the World Bank’s April Economic Update.
Vietnam World Bank growth outlook revised: 2027 + 2026 upgraded
Vietnam’s 2027 growth forecast has been raised to 7.6 percent while its 2026 projection was cut to 6.3 percent, compared to 6.6 percent previously, in the World Bank’s April Economic Update.
Vietnam Bond Market Report March 2026: Key Takeaways
Vietnam corporate bond issuances in March totalled VND 16,311 billion (US$619.02 million), including private placements and public offerings, according to Vietnam Bond Market Association data.
Vietnam sells only 10-year bonds in April 8 auction as other tenors see no uptake
Vietnam’s State Treasury on April 8 auctioned VND13,500 billion (US$512.33 million) in government bonds across 5-year, 10-year, 15-year and 20-year tenors, but only 10-year bonds were sold, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia down -6.30% MoM in March 2026 / Korea -26.30%, India +18.80%
In March, Asia accounted for 1,508,011 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -6.30 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 79.01 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.20 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,756.55, up 79.01 points or 4.71 percent, with a total trading value of VND 34,920.78 billion or US$1325.27 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.20 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 08, 2026
On April 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,910 and the sell rate was VND 26,960, a change of 140, and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,935 (down 0.52 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam Stock Market April 2026: Iran War Impacts, Risks, and Outlook
This is a brief rundown on how the market has been performing / what’s expected from the market moving forward. With comments from VinaCapital Chief Economist Michael Kokalari and Host of Ho Chi Minh City Securities Emerging Asia podcast, Hugo Bosch.
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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