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-US Trade: USTR Proposes Forced Labour-Linked Tariffs
Though further submissions are possible and more public hearings are scheduled, it looks unlikely that these tariffs, through the 301 investigation process, will be avoidable.
Vietnam exports to Malaysia record 10.88 percent surge in April over March
In April, Vietnam exported US$621 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 10.88 percent over March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam Government Bond Auction Sees Weak Demand as Yields Continue to Rise
Vietnam’s latest government bond auction attracted limited investor demand, with only 7.9 percent of the VND 17 trillion (US$645 million) on offer successfully sold as yields continued to edge higher, according to the latest release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 7.46 points, foreign traders net-sell US$26.26 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,819.01, down 7.46 points or 0.41 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,562.37 billion or US$780.36 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$26.26 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 03, 2026
On June 3, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,380, and the sell rate was VND 26,410, a change of 80 and 90, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,395 (up 0.32 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam Trade Deficit Reaches US$13.8 Billion Jan – May as Imports Surge
Vietnam’s total trade turnover reached US$445.12 billion during the January-May period, up 25.0 percent year-on-year.
Vietnam’s exports to Thailand climb 2.72 percent in April
In April, Vietnam exported US$1,086 million worth of goods to Thailand, up 2.72 percent over March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 18.07 points, foreign traders net-sell US$20.76 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,826.47, down 18.07 points or 0.98 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,486.23 billion or US$739.52 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$20.76 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 02, 2026
On June 2, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,300, and the sell rate was VND 26,320, a change of 100 and 130, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,310 (down 0.44 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Electricity in Vietnam: Samsung Clinches First DPPA
There is a lot of interest in DPPAs in Vietnam, though there have been challenges in seeing actual agreements realised. With this latest announcement from Samsung, it seems those challenges may be easing.
Vietnam exports to Japan fall 6.95 percent April 2026
In April, Vietnam exported US$2,450 million worth of goods to Japan, down 6.95 percent from March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 18.95 points, foreign traders net-sell US$24.55 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,844.54, down 18.95 points or 1.02 percent, with a total trading value of VND 15,047.51 billion or US$571.06 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$24.55 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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.
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