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 News Today, June 24 2026, Business & Economy
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, Australia anti-dumping investigation VN steel, Pacific Airways debts, Apax English fined by SSC, Vietnam Airlines Boeing purchase funding guarantee, Forex reserves at US$87.6 billion, Facebook admin fines unlawful content, 9.8 percent minimum wage increase proposed, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Vietnam’s Cinema Department Raises Concerns Over Horror Movie Content, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 11.13 points, foreign traders net-buy US$57.23 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,869.04, up 11.13 points or 0.60 percent, with a total trading value of VND 30,989.02 billion or US$1176.05 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$57.23 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 flat, June 23, 2026
On June 23, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750, and the sell rate was VND 26,780, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s Cinema Department Raises Concerns Over Horror Movie Content
This highlights a key challenge in creating cultural products in Vietnam more broadly, where there is a mismatch in what the government wants cultural messaging to be and what the public is willing to pay for.
Vietnam News Today, June 23 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: More land for Trump golf course, Hanoi metro awarded Vingroup, Rising bank bond interest rates, GE contract stalled power plant project, Swiss dairy investment, Singapore firm to develop central VN golf course, Government calls for protecting “historical truth”, Traffic offence number plate list, Momo sale, Short-term funds for long-term loan change approved, Apple trademark application “Retina HD” rejected, Exchange rates Monday, Stock market Monday, and more.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, June 22, 2026
On June 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750, and the sell rate was VND 26,780, a change of 230 and 240, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,765 (up 0.89 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 5.94 points, foreign traders net-sell US$61.82 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,824.53, down 5.94 points or 0.32 percent, with a total trading value of VND 18,803.57 billion or US$713.61 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$61.82 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, June 19, 2026
On June 19, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,520, and the sell rate was VND 26,540, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,530 (up 0.08 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, June 18, 2026
On June 18, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500, and the sell rate was VND 26,520, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,510 (up 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
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.
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
In today’s Vietnam news: Accor-Sun Group agreement, US largest ethanol supplier, Demographic dividend to end 3 years early, Maritime economy development, ACV looking to
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
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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