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.
Chocolate in Vietnam 2026: Market Trends, Opportunities, Challenges, & Key Players
Vietnam’s chocolate market is at a turning point, driven by rising domestic consumption and the country’s growing role as a cocoa producer. This article explores Vietnam’s chocolate market including challenges, opportunities, market trends, key players, and more.
Snacks in Vietnam 2026: Market Trends, Opportunities, Challenges, & Key Players
Vietnam’s snacks market has grown rapidly over the past decade, fuelled by rising incomes, a young population, and changing consumption habits. This article explores Vietnam’s snack market including challenges, opportunities, market trends, key players, and more.
FMCG in Vietnam 2026: Market Trends, Opportunities, Challenges, & Key Players
Vietnam’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market has grown into one of the most dynamic in Southeast Asia, supported by a young population, rising incomes, and rapid urbanisation. This article explores Vietnam’s FMCG market including challenges, opportunities, market trends, key players, and more.
The Vietnam Stock Exchange 2026: Regulations, Indexes, Development
Stock trading in Vietnam is a relatively new phenomenon. As a result, there are only a few products, with trading on Vietnam’s key stock exchanges generally limited to the basic buying and selling of stocks and bonds. That said, reforms are being passed frequently and Vietnam’s key stock exchanges are slowly moving to be more in line with international stock market standards.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia 1.8 million in January / up 17.6 percent month-on-month
In January, Asia accounted for 1,804,109 tourist arrivals in Vietnam, an increase of 17.60 percent from December, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Total tourists arriving in Vietnam reach 2.45 million in January, up 21.4 percent month-on-month
In January, Vietnam recorded 2,453,724 tourist arrivals in total, an increase of 21.40 percent from December, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam Trade in 2026: Exports, Imports, FTAs, Trade Bodies & More.
Vietnam has established itself as a key player in global trade, thanks to its strategic location, favourable trade agreements, and robust manufacturing sector. In 2024, Vietnam continues to leverage its open economy, with exports playing a crucial role in driving growth. The country is well-integrated into the global supply chain, exporting a diverse range of goods including electronics, textiles, machinery, and agricultural products.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 25.67 points, foreign traders net-sell US$34.91 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,943.60, down 25.67 points or 1.30 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,069.27 billion or US$799.59 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$34.91 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Friday
On February 6, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,250, and the sell rate was VND 27,320, a change of 600 and 620, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,285 (up 2.29 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,065, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 25,961.
Vietnam’s total goods trade in January 2026 reached US$88.16 billion, with deficit of US$1.78 billion
Vietnam’s total goods trade in January 2026 reached US$88.16 billion, down 0.6 percent from the previous month and up 39.0 percent year on year, resulting in a trade deficit of US$1.78 billion, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 18.92 points, foreign traders net-sell US$47.78 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,969.27, down 18.92 points or 0.95 percent, with a total trading value of VND 15,961.39 billion or US$605.75 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$47.78 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 weaker, Thursday
On February 5, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,650 and the sell rate was VND 26,700, a change of 50 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,675 (up 0.19 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,066, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 25,970.
Commercial Real Estate in Vietnam 2026: Market Trends, Regulations & More
The retail sector is undergoing a transformation, with traditional shopping formats adapting to the rise of e-commerce. Developers are focusing on integrated spaces that blend shopping, dining, and entertainment to meet evolving consumer demands. Office demand, while recovering post-pandemic, is increasingly shifting towards flexible workspaces and decentralised locations.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 9.50 points, foreign traders net-sell US$36.55 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,988.19, down 9.50 points or 0.48 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,541.08 billion or US$779.55 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$36.55 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 weakens, Wednesday
On February 4, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600, and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 50 and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625 (up 0.19 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,067, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 25,985.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, Tuesday
On February 3, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,550 and the sell rate was VND 26,600, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,575 (up 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 6.62 points, foreign traders net-sell US$23.68 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,997.69, down 6.62 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 18,211.52 billion or US$691.14 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$23.68 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Interview: Vietnam’s Digital Asset Exchange Plans with Founder of Coin89, Thanh Le
Thanh Le, founder of Coin98, discusses Vietnam’s evolving digital asset regulations and how Coin98 is repositioning amid tighter oversight.
Vietnam imports from Hong Kong reach US$68.66 million in December, up 47.38 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$68.66 million worth of goods from Hong Kong, up from US$46.59 million in November, a change of 47.38 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Cambodia US$508 million in December, up 11.38 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$508 million worth of goods to Cambodia, up 11.38 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel prices cut, Double-digit growth target reinforced, New airport services delay approval requested, TikTok VN investment, Bybit in Vietnam, LG
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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