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 24.27 points, foreign traders net-sell US$71.61 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,830.47, up 24.27 points or 1.34 percent, with a total trading value of VND 17,429.31 billion or US$661.45 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$71.61 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam Central Bank Proposes Increase Short-Term Funds Available For Long-Term Loans
This feeds into the narrative that policymakers are trading off higher growth today in exchange for more financial risk tomorrow.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 1.74 points, foreign traders net-sell US$120.49 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,806.20, down 1.74 points or 0.10 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,184.56 billion or US$917.82 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$120.49 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 weaker, June 17, 2026
On June 17, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,400, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,410 (up 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam News Today, June 17 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vinhomes to stop expanding landbank, 38 percent of businesses paying informal charges, SBV governor meets USTR delegation, Fitch affirms BB+ rating, Motorbike sales, HCMC high-tech park expansion, Sandbox for new securities products, Tax payments delay proposed, Biofuel complaints, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Aluminium production May, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 8.63 points, foreign traders net-sell US$14.04 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,807.94, up 8.63 points or 0.48 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,650.84 billion or US$631.91 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$14.04 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 unchanged, June 16, 2026
On June 16, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,300, and the sell rate was VND 26,320, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 7.66 points, foreign traders net-buy US$157.69 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,799.31, up 7.66 points or 0.43 percent, with a total trading value of VND 25,367.59 billion or US$962.72 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$157.69 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, June 15, 2026
On June 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,300, and the sell rate was VND 26,320, a change of 60 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,310 (up 0.21 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Data Security: 20 Million Records Stolen in Vietnam National Immunisation System Hack
This, among other recent cyber incidents, provides an interesting backdrop to plans approved last month to develop a national cloud platform to replace foreign cloud services.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 6.96 points, foreign traders net-sell US$18.63 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,791.65, down 6.96 points or 0.39 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,343.59 billion or US$620.25 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$18.63 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, June 12, 2026
On June 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,240, and the sell rate was VND 26,270, a change of 130 and 130, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,255 (down 0.49 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 5.10 points, foreign traders net-sell US$19.13 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,798.61, down 5.10 points or 0.28 percent, with a total trading value of VND 10,132.94 billion or US$384.55 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$19.13 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market dong flat, June 11, 2026
On June 11, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,370, and the sell rate was VND 26,400, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Investment Risks in Vietnam: Hanoi Metro Contract Dispute Over Costs, Schedules
This is interesting in that it adds to a growing line of projects in which seemingly settled commercial assumptions are reopened after projects are already well underway.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, June 10, 2026
On June 10, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,370, and the sell rate was VND 26,400, a change of 30 and 40, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,385 (up 0.13 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 10.66 points, foreign traders net-sell US$21.97 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,803.71, up 10.66 points or 0.59 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,786.58 billion or US$750.91 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$21.97 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
LPG production in Vietnam up 2.98 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 69.81 thousand tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in May, up 2.98 percent from 67.79 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 2.52 points, foreign traders net-sell US$32.98 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,793.05, up 2.52 points or 0.14 percent, with a total trading value of VND 13,740.09 billion or US$521.45 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$32.98 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 stronger, June 09, 2026
On June 9, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,340, and the sell rate was VND 26,360, a change of 10 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,350 (down 0.04 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
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This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It