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’s VN-Index down 17.07 points, foreign traders net-sell US$73.55 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,853.29, down 17.07 points or 0.91 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,347.92 billion or US$734.27 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$73.55 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, April 24, 2026
On April 24, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,670, and the sell rate was VND 26,700, a change of 100 and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,685 (up 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam plastic products imports up 33.85 percent in March 2026 / China +38.67%, South Korea +14.81%
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$940 million in March, up from US$702 million in February, a change of 33.85 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 13.06 points, foreign traders net-sell US$63.00 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,870.36, up 13.06 points or 0.70 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,277.90 billion or US$1111.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$63.00 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong steady, April 23, 2026
On April 23, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,570, and the sell rate was VND 26,600, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,585 (unchanged), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables exports up 51.56 percent MoM in March 2026 / China +48.41%, USA +63.30%
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$532 million in March, up from US$351 million in February, a change of 51.56 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam raises VND 10.4 trillion (US$395 million) in April 22 bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 10,400 billion (US$395 million) in its April 22 bond auction, with demand concentrated in the 5-year, 10-year and 15-year tenors, according to the latest release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 23.82 points, foreign traders net-sell US$3.38 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,857.30, up 23.82 points or 1.30 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,390.52 billion or US$811.78 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.38 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, April 22, 2026
On April 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,570 and the sell rate was VND 26,600, a change of 30, and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,585 (down 0.15 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam computer imports up 35.49% in March 2026 / China 50.66%, South Korea 21.44%
Vietnam imported computers to the tune of US$17,672 million in March, up from US$13,043 million in February, a change of 35.49 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 3.63 points, foreign traders net-sell US$14.42 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,833.48, down 3.63 points or 0.20 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,947.16 billion or US$946.76 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$14.42 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 stronger, April 21, 2026
On April 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600, and the sell rate was VND 26,650, a change of 30 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,625 (down 0.09 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, April 20, 2026
On April 20 in Vietnam, the black market US dollar was quoted at VND26,630 for buying and VND26,670 for selling, up VND20 and VND10 respectively, for a mid market rate of VND26,650, rising 0.06 percent, according to Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 19.94 points, foreign traders net-sell US$23.42 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,837.11, up 19.94 points or 1.10 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,703.65 billion or US$823.67 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$23.42 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam fabric imports up 5.99 percent in March 2026 / China -5.13%, Taiwan +35.54%
Vietnam imported fabric to the tune of US$1,083 million in March, up from US$1,022 million in February, a change of 5.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam car imports up 64.33 percent in March 2026 / China 113.55%, Indonesia 46.75%
Vietnam imported car to the tune of US$590 million in March, up from US$359 million in February, a change of 64.33 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate steady, black market dong weaker, April 17, 2026
On April 17, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,610, and the sell rate was VND 26,660, a change of 10 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,635 (up 0.08 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 2.66 points, foreign traders net-buy US$3.95 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,817.17, down 2.66 points or 0.15 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,406.13 billion or US$888.28 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$3.95 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 19.18 points, foreign traders net-sell US$43.53 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,819.83, up 19.18 points or 1.07 percent, with a total trading value of VND 27,934.78 billion or US$1060.14 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$43.53 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weakens 1%, April 16, 2026
On April 16, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,600, and the sell rate was VND 26,630, a change of 260 and 280, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,615 (down 1.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
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