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 imports from UK down 0.14 percent February 2026 MoM / plastic products -32.86%, chemical products -24.29%
In February, Vietnam imported US$74.11 million worth of goods from the UK, down from US$74.21 million in January, a change of -0.14 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 8.11 points, foreign traders net-buy US$111.12 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,694.82, down 8.11 points or 0.48 percent, with a total trading value of VND 27,391.52 billion or US$1039.53 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$111.12 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 stronger, April 02, 2026
On April 2, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,420, and the sell rate was VND 27,470, a change of 80 and 80, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,445 (down 0.29 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from Singapore down 12.79 percent February 2026 MoM / petroleum products 6.19%, computers -23.35%
In February, Vietnam imported US$578.54 million worth of goods from Singapore, down from US$663.42 million in January, a change of -12.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Italy down 6.59 percent February 2026 MoM / coffee -11.73%, iron and steel 165.46%
In February, Vietnam exported US$389 million worth of goods to Italy, down 6.59 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fabrics imports down 20.59 percent in February 2026 / China -22.06%, Taiwan – 24.78%
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,022 million in February, down from US$1,287 million in January, a change of -20.59 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 28.44 points, foreign traders net-sell US$32.94 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,702.93, up 28.44 points or 1.70 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,245.63 billion or US$1109.89 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$32.94 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, April 01, 2026
On April 1, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,500 and the sell rate was VND 27,550, a change of 530, and 530, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,525 (down 1.89 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Cement production in Vietnam up 43.88 percent in February / year-on-year +8.99%, YTD +30.45%
Vietnam produced 17.36 million tonnes of cement in February, up 43.88 percent from 12.07 million tonnes in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam exports to Singapore down 41.50 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -42.83%, phones +5.33%
In February, Vietnam exported US$335 million worth of goods to Singapore, down 41.50 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from France down 46.41 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -20.17%, pharmaceutical products +25.33
In February, Vietnam imported US$155.63 million worth of goods from France, down from US$290.40 million in January, a change of -46.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Europe down -0.10% MoM in February 2026 / Russia -3.20%, Germany 18.10%
In February, Europe accounted for 423,471 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -0.10 percent from January, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 11.95 points, foreign traders net-sell US$32.22 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,674.49, up 11.95 points or 0.72 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,370.13 billion or US$924.86 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$32.22 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 steady, March 31, 2026
On March 31, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 28,030, and the sell rate was VND 28,080, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 28,055 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from Taiwan down 27.49 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -26.48%, fabrics -24.78%
In February, Vietnam imported US$2,615.37 million worth of goods from Taiwan, down from US$3,606.77 million in January, a change of -27.49 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 10.26 points, foreign traders net-sell US$51.69 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,662.54, down 10.26 points or 0.61 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,490.60 billion or US$815.58 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$51.69 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam imports from Japan down 19.92 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -35.35%, iron and steel -21.17%
In February, Vietnam imported US$1,872.41 million worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,338.25 million in January, a change of -19.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Germany down 12.60 percent February 2026 MoM / pharmaceutical products -2.57%, computers -20.26%
In February, Vietnam imported US$313.60 million worth of goods from Germany, down from US$358.80 million in January, a change of -12.60 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to India down 14.55 percent February 2026 MoM / phones 44.50%, computers -45.02%
In February, Vietnam exported US$850 million worth of goods to India, down 14.55 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam phones imports down 36.99 percent in February 2026 / China -39.50%, South Korea 38.86%
Vietnam imported phones to the tune of US$601 million in February, down from US$953 million in January, a change of -36.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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