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 C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong steady, June 01, 2026
On June 1, 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 imports from France jump nearly 39 percent month-on-month in April
In April, Vietnam imported US$246.00 million worth of goods from France, up from US$177.31 million in March, a change of 38.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
E-commerce in Vietnam: Shopee fee increase U-turn after gov’t review
One way to read this is that it might reflect an effort to pre-empt more burdensome government regulation as scrutiny of Vietnam’s increasingly concentrated e-commerce market grows.
Vietnam imports from Germany slide in April over March 2026
In April, Vietnam imported US$370.96 million worth of goods from Germany, down from US$404.56 million in March, a change of -8.31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Malaysia jump in April over May 2026 on petroleum import surge
In April, Vietnam imported US$1,702.87 million worth of goods from Malaysia, up from US$1,185.48 million in March, a change of 43.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 0.18 points, foreign traders net-sell US$26.68 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,863.49, down 0.18 points or 0.01 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,582.49 billion or US$743.17 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$26.68 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, May 29, 2026
On May 29, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,400, and the sell rate was VND 26,450, a change of 20 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,425 (up 0.09 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s imports from Thailand fall just over 20 percent in April month-on-month
In April, Vietnam imported US$1,172.77 million worth of goods from Thailand, down from US$1,479.35 million in March, a change of -20.72 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 10.76 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.28 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,863.67, down 10.76 points or 0.57 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,530.15 billion or US$741.18 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.28 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank central exchange rate unchanged, black market dong steady, May 28, 2026
On May 28, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,380, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from Taiwan up 2.38 percent April 2026 MoM
In April, Vietnam imported US$3,924.03 million worth of goods from Taiwan, up from US$3,833.00 million in March, a change of 2.38 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, May 28 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vinhomes gold scheme adjusted, Only biofuel petrol mix available after June 1 confirmed, Samsung chip testing factory plans, Vietnam 11th biggest app downloads, Gold to dong compensation claim change proposed, Local perspective on development challenges, Vingroup film project, Employees responsible for employer tax obligations, Nuclear plant resettlement progress, 1.5 R&D workers per 1,000, Yesterday’s government bond auction results, Foreign traders net-sell US$31.12 million of stocks, Wednesday, Black market dong unchanged, Wednesday, and more.
Vietnam Government Bonds: Yields Rise as Demand Weakens at May 27 Auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 11,430 billion (about US$434 million) at its May 27 government bond auction, with weak demand again evident across longer-dated tenors as yields continued to edge higher, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 9.75 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.12 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,874.43, down 9.75 points or 0.52 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,223.52 billion or US$919.30 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.12 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 unchanged, May 27, 2026
On May 27, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,380, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from South Korea surge 6.43 percent in April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$7,528.56 million worth of goods from South Korea, up from US$7,073.94 million in March, a change of 6.43 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electricity in Vietnam: Hanoi Faces Outages Amid Heatwave Demand Surge
Power shortages have become part and parcel with summer heat in Hanoi, but relief could be a long way away with power development bogged down in the same issues that have plagued the sector for years.
Vietnam imports from Japan fall 4.34 percent in April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$2,328.13 million worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,433.66 million in March, a change of -4.34 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 1.85 points, foreign traders net-sell US$34.08 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,884.18, down 1.85 points or 0.10 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,739.31 billion or US$749.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$34.08 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, back market dong steady, May 26, 2026
On May 26, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,380 and the sell rate was VND 26,420, a change of 0, and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,400 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
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