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 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.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, June 12, 2026
On June 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,240, and the sell rate was VND 26,270, a change of 130 and 130, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,255 (down 0.49 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 5.10 points, foreign traders net-sell US$19.13 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,798.61, down 5.10 points or 0.28 percent, with a total trading value of VND 10,132.94 billion or US$384.55 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$19.13 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market dong flat, June 11, 2026
On June 11, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,370, and the sell rate was VND 26,400, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Investment Risks in Vietnam: Hanoi Metro Contract Dispute Over Costs, Schedules
This is interesting in that it adds to a growing line of projects in which seemingly settled commercial assumptions are reopened after projects are already well underway.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, June 10, 2026
On June 10, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,370, and the sell rate was VND 26,400, a change of 30 and 40, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,385 (up 0.13 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 10.66 points, foreign traders net-sell US$21.97 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,803.71, up 10.66 points or 0.59 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,786.58 billion or US$750.91 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$21.97 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
LPG production in Vietnam up 2.98 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 69.81 thousand tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in May, up 2.98 percent from 67.79 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 2.52 points, foreign traders net-sell US$32.98 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,793.05, up 2.52 points or 0.14 percent, with a total trading value of VND 13,740.09 billion or US$521.45 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$32.98 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 09, 2026
On June 9, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,340, and the sell rate was VND 26,360, a change of 10 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,350 (down 0.04 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 48.37 points, foreign traders net-sell US$25.50 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,790.53, down 48.37 points or 2.63 percent, with a total trading value of VND 18,994.17 billion or US$720.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$25.50 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, June 08, 2026
On June 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,350, and the sell rate was VND 26,370, a change of 10 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,360 (down 0.06 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Cryptocurrency in Vietnam: SSC Says Can Be Kept Off Shore But Not Traded
These developments are noteworthy in that new rules and regulations around Vietnam’s digital asset exchange project have been coming thick and fast in recent months, but clear gaps in policy objectives and realities remain.
Crude oil production in Vietnam up 3.50 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 786.69 thousand tonnes of crude oil in May, up 3.50 percent from 760.06 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam tourist arrivals in May plummet 12.15 percent from April
In May, Vietnam’s total tourist arrivals reached 1,784,683, down 12.15 percent from April, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 7.35 points, foreign traders net-buy US$11.61 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,838.90, up 7.35 points or 0.40 percent, with a total trading value of VND 13,824.91 billion or US$524.66 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$11.61 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange
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