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 down 12.95 points, foreign traders net-buy US$2.69 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,730.56, down 12.95 points or 0.74 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,092.36 billion or US$876.37 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$2.69 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, July 21, 2026
On July 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,290, and the sell rate was VND 26,330, a change of 230 and 220, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,310 (down 0.85 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam News Today, July 21 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Calls for end compulsory motorbike insurance, Automotive tech-transfer list update requested, Average interest rates 11 percent, Diamond retailers closing, SCB closes more branches, Biggest VN-Index drop in 4 months, H1 IPOs, SC raises growth forecast to 9.5 percent, Expanding foreign currency lending, VinFast H1 sales, Stock market Monday, Exchange rates Monday, Yesterday’s news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 43.94 points, foreign traders net-sell US$1.78 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,743.51, down 43.94 points or 2.46 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,576.17 billion or US$742.93 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$1.78 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, July 20, 2026
On July 20, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,520, and the sell rate was VND 26,550, a change of 150 and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,535 (up 0.55 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 16.79 points, foreign traders net-sell US$25.77 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,787.45, down 16.79 points or 0.93 percent, with a total trading value of VND 11,645.31 billion or US$441.95 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$25.77 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, July 17, 2026
On July 17, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,370, and the sell rate was VND 26,410, a change of 30 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,390 (down 0.08 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 22.12 points, foreign traders net-sell US$0.99 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,804.24, up 22.12 points or 1.24 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,288.00 billion or US$731.99 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$0.99 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, July 16, 2026
On July 16, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,400, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam News Today, July 16 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Research prosecution exemption, Fuel retailer losses, Semiconductor degree requirements, Eurocham BCI, Government bond auction Wednesday, Australia tourist visa problems, Coffee chain US$8m fundraising, Pharma sector outlook, Foreign stock selling analysis, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Yesterday’s news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 24.51 points, foreign traders net-sell US$36.77 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,782.12, down 24.51 points or 1.36 percent, with a total trading value of VND 15,469.06 billion or US$587.06 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$36.77 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, July 15, 2026
On July 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,400, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, a change of 0 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,410 (down 0.06 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.09 points, foreign traders net-sell US$7.36 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,806.63, up 6.09 points or 0.34 percent, with a total trading value of VND 14,261.57 billion or US$541.24 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$7.36 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, July 14, 2026
On July 14, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,400, and the sell rate was VND 26,450, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,425 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam News Today, July 14 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Airlines trading restrictions removed, Insurance payouts VSS, Car sales June, 23+ years prison term recommended counterfeit supplements, Counterfeit shoes arrest, Fitch Ratings rates HDBank BB-, New HCMC airport deadline, Iron ore vendor bribery allegations, Gilimex to appeal US court ruling, Real estate developer bond fund raising June, Baby bonus scheme opinion, SK firm to expand circuit board manufacturing, Stock market Monday, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 27.80 points, foreign traders net-sell US$10.06 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,800.54, down 27.80 points or 1.52 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,803.11 billion or US$827.44 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$10.06 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, July 13, 2026
On July 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,400, and the sell rate was VND 26,450, unchanged from Friday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 13.00 points, foreign traders net-sell US$17.23 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,840.70, down 13.00 points or 0.70 percent, with a total trading value of VND 14,643.23 billion or US$555.72 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$17.23 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, July 09, 2026
On July 9, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,400, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 5.45 points, foreign traders net-sell US$20.83 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,853.70, up 5.45 points or 0.29 percent, with a total trading value of VND 17,187.56 billion or US$652.28 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$20.83 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
In today’s Vietnam news: Vinhomes bond plans, Fuel prices revised, Counterfeit Havianas, Internet undersea cable failures, VN-China tariff diff, SK-VN joint crude stockpiling, Daewoo
In today’s Vietnam news: Interest on late wages, HD Bank capital raising, Techcombank foreign buyers, China electronics firm expanding, New Japan polysilicon factory VN,
In today’s Vietnam news: Gold below world price, Gold bar liquidity issues, Bank bond interest rates easing, SME loan access, New data storage fines,
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