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 inflation hits 5.46 percent year on year in April 2026
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 5.46 percent year on year in April 2026, marking a sharp increase in headline inflation, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Vietnam trade deficit widens to US$7.11 billion in first four months of 2026
Vietnam’s merchandise trade expanded sharply in early 2026, with imports outpacing exports and pushing the trade balance into deficit, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam retail sales rise 11.1 percent in first four months of 2026
Vietnam’s retail sales of goods and consumer services maintained solid growth in early 2026, supported by strong demand across goods, hospitality, and tourism, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam foreign investment up 32 percent year-on-year in first four months of 2026
Vietnam’s registered foreign investment rose sharply in the first four months of 2026, driven by a surge in new project capital and strong inflows into manufacturing, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Electricity production in Vietnam up 34.83 percent in March / year-on-year +6.77%, YTD +7.03%
Vietnam produced 24.82 billion kWh of electricity in March, up 34.83 percent from 18.41 billion kWh in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vingroup’s Q1 2026 Financial Performance in 5 Graphs
Vietnam’s largest conglomerate by market capitalisation, Vingroup, released its Q1 2026 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements last week. These five charts give an at-a-glance overview of what those statements show.
Interview: John Gardner | CEO & Founding Partner at Optimum Hospitality, RE: Vietnam tourism + fuel price impacts + market dynamics
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: hotel and resort performance, domestic vs international demand, construction and development (delays), and regional travel dynamics.
Vietnam News Today, April 30 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Hong Kong chemicals maker factory Hai Phong, Bond issues 2026 concentration, Government directive to trade union, Singapore ride-hailing app MoU VinaTaxi, Gold jewelry demand, PM on consumer gold purchases, Enhanced bank regulations proposal, VCCI push back ‘low-qualilty goods’ as legal offence, Long-term government bonds, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Fruit and vegetable imports March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 21.74 points, foreign traders net-sell US$51.12 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,854.10, down 21.74 points or 1.16 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,063.43 billion or US$799.37 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$51.12 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 flat, April 29, 2026
On April 29, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750, and the sell rate was VND 26,800, unchanged from yesterday, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,775, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 22.55 points, foreign traders net-sell US$20.23 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,875.84, up 22.55 points or 1.22 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,422.00 billion or US$737.08 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$20.23 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 weaker, April 28, 2026
On April 28, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,750, and the sell rate was VND 26,800, a change of 80 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,775 (up 0.34 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Interview: Nuno Ribeiro | Tourism & Hospitality Expert | RE: Vietnam tourism + energy crisis + sustainability
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It covers Vietnam’s tourism industry and the fuel crisis, sustainability, and human resources development.
Vietnam cotton imports up 55.79 percent in March 2026, led by the USA and Brazil
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$252 million in March, up from US$161.76 million in February, a change of 55.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 28 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: VN SK Supermarket chain MoU, Credit limits weighing on bank growth, Singapore legal action HCMC Empire City development, Phu Quoc Casino profit woes, LNG imports increase, SK Group AI data centre VN, Petrol retailers push remove price restrictions, Capital market risks, Powdered milk production March, Ceramics exports March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam ceramic exports rise to US$57 million in March, up 29.77 percent from February
Vietnam exported ceramics to the tune of US$57 million in March, up from US$44 million in February, a change of 29.77 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam pharmaceuticals imports up 76.60 percent in March 2026 / Italy +211.19%, Germany +31.58%
Vietnam imported pharmaceuticals to the tune of US$376 million in March, up from US$212.75 million in February, a change of 76.60 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam seafood imports up 70.26 percent in March 2026 / India +86.96%, Japan +76.21%
Vietnam imported seafood to the tune of US$287 million in March, up from US$169 million in February, a change of 70.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam non-wood furniture exports up 41.12 percent MoM in March 2026 / Denmark +51.46%, Australia -3.74%
Vietnam exported non-wood furniture to the tune of US$367 million in March, up from US$ million in February, a change of 41.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam chemicals imports up 56.75 percent in March 2026 / China 83.03%, Japan 29.31%
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$892 million in March, up from US$569 million in February, a change of 56.75 percent, 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
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,
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