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 India reach double digits in April over March, iron & steel sees biggest gains
In April, Vietnam imported US$815.70 million worth of goods from India, up from US$722.12 million in March, a change of 12.96 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from the USA climb 6.41 percent April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$1,886.06 million worth of goods from the USA, up from US$1,772.51 million in March, a change of 6.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.76 points, foreign traders net-sell US$120.42 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,877.13, down 19.76 points or 1.04 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,315.59 billion or US$846.89 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$120.42 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 stronger, May 25, 2026
On May 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,380, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, a change of 100, and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,400 (down 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from China grow 11 percent in April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$20,209.68 million worth of goods from China, up from US$18,205.54 million in March, a change of 11.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
North Carolina vs VinFast Lawsuit: What Happens Next?
It’s difficult to see what VinFast can possibly say with respect to mounting a legal defence. Though VinFast is still in business, despite mounting losses, so it might be too presumptive to count the company’s North Carolina ambitions out just yet.
Value of Vietnam exports to Germany down month-on-month in April, with big falls in phones, coffee
In April, Vietnam exported US$934 million worth of goods to Germany, down 2.61 percent over March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, May 25 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: SBV interest rate inspections commercial banks, Gold demand easing, Amazon satellite internet plans, Coffee futures up on dry weather in VN, North Carolina is suing Vinfast, Vingroup head’s investment in VinFast analysis, Power supply concerns, Journalism to promote tourism, First fully-Vinfast fleet province, Higher fines for undeclared gold / foreign currency, New airport passenger terminal at 63 percent, Vinhomes gold-for-real-estate program, Satellite Internet Vietnam: Amazon Considering Entering Market, and more.
Vietnam seafood exports up nearly 9 percent MoM in April 2026
Vietnam exported seafood to the tune of US$1,011 million in April, up from US$927 million in March, a change of 9.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Satellite Internet Vietnam: Amazon Considering Entering Market
The significance of Amazon’s move into Vietnam’s satellite internet services market is that the government appears increasingly willing to accept reduced control over parts of its telecommunications sector where the economic and geopolitical benefits are judged to outweigh the political risks.
Vietnam phones exports record 18.73 percent MoM decline in April 2026
Vietnam exported phones to the tune of US$4,552 million in April, down from US$5,601 million in March, a change of -18.73 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.76 points, foreign traders net-sell US$120.42 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,877.13, down 19.76 points or 1.04 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,315.59 billion or US$846.89 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$120.42 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 stronger, May 22, 2026
On May 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,480, and the sell rate was VND 26,520, a change of 20 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,500 (down 0.09 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam exports to USA fall 0.76 percent month-on-month in April
In April, Vietnam exported US$15,075 million worth of goods to USA, down 0.76 percent over March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 16.34 points, foreign traders net-sell US$64.25 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,896.89, down 16.34 points or 0.85 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,036.62 billion or US$836.30 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$64.25 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank leave central exchange rate steady, black market dong unchanged, May 21, 2026
On May 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500, and the sell rate was VND 26,550, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam US trade agreement: PM meets US trade rep., outcome vague
The Prime Minister of Vietnam Le Minh Hung met with United States Deputy Trade Representative Ambassador Rick Switzer Wednesday, using the opportunity to call for an early conclusion to a reciprocal Vietnam-United States trade agreement.
Vietnam raises US$343 million in government bond auction amid weak long-term demand
Government bond yields in Vietnam continued to edge higher on May 20 as demand remained concentrated in shorter tenors, while appetite for longer-dated debt stayed weak, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 0.30 points, foreign traders net-sell US$1.10 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,913.23, up 0.30 points or 0.02 percent, with a total trading value of VND 31,790.07 billion or US$1206.45 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$1.10 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 also weaker, May 20, 2026
On May 20, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500, and the sell rate was VND 26,550, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,525 (up 0.08 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
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
In today’s Vietnam news: VN renews antidumping tariffs on Thai sugar, Power supply challenges continue, USTR tariffs forced labour, AMRO growth forecast downgrade, Foreign
In today’s Vietnam news: Fund outflows May, New HCMC airport trial operations to begin September, M&A HCMC 2026, Compensation for gas-to-electric bike switch Hanoi,
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