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 Economic Growth Outlook April 2026: External Factors vs Government Targets
The World Bank (WB), in its April Economic Outlook, said it expects Vietnam’s GDP growth to reach 6.3 percent this year. This stands in stark contrast to the government’s 10 percent growth target. So, why is the view from outside so different from that from within?
Vietnam raises US$352 million in April 15 government bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury of Vietnam raised VND 9,280 billion (US$352 million) in its April 15 government bond auction, with demand concentrated in the 10-year tenor, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 25.00 points, foreign traders net-sell US$132.98 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,800.65, up 25.00 points or 1.41 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,266.99 billion or US$1072.75 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$132.98 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 flat, April 15, 2026
On April 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 0, and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam News Today, April 15 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: SBV ready to intervene in Forex market, US firm approved for wind power site survey, SBV to push for lower interest rates, Airports corporation preparing relief package, SBV considers credit growth target cut, 11 applications to import gold, Secured lending jumps at payday loan maker, New petrol price calculation proposal, Credit growth Q1, 36 customs procedures abolished, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Garment and textile exports March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 16.69 points, foreign traders net-buy US$5.84 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,775.65, up 16.69 points or 0.95 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,451.54 billion or US$890.00 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$5.84 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate stead, black market dong steady as well, April 14, 2026
On April 14, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 0, and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam News Today, April 14 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Business calls for lower interest rates, Dung Quat crude supply 90 percent capacity to end-July, APEC 2027 power supply delays, Delivery fee activity, LPG cylinder prices cut, State bank deputy director warning credit / deposits mismatch, Chinese car factory nearing completion, THACO car to real estate earnings shift, Red tape cut ordered, Vietnam Inflation Outlook April 2026: Fuel Crisis Impacts Begin to Show, Stock market Monday, Exchange rates Monday, LPG imports March, Fertiliser imports March, Coal imports March, Crude oil imports March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 8.96 points, foreign traders net-sell US$3.76 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,758.96, up 8.96 points or 0.51 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,532.34 billion or US$855.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.76 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, April 13, 2026
On April 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 60, and 80, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (up 0.26 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam coal imports up 11.65 percent in March 2026 / Indonesia +46.01%, Australia -19.52%
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$601 million in March, up from US$539 million in February, a change of 11.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam crude oil imports up 14.33 percent in March 2026 / Kuwait +12.03%
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$550 million in March, up from US$481 million in February, a change of 14.33 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Kuwait up 12.88 percent March 2026 MoM / crude oil +12.03%, plastic raw materials +6.36%
In March, Vietnam imported US$434.82 million worth of goods from Kuwait, up from US$385.21 million in February, a change of 12.88 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to USA up 52.77% March 2026 MoM / textiles and garments + 27.21%, phones +4.36%
In March, Vietnam exported US$15,191 million worth of goods to the USA, up 52.77 percent over February, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam petrol and diesel imports double in March 2026 / from South Korea +227.40%, +Singapore 85.36%
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$1,455 million in March, up from US$721 million in February, a change of 101.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam car sales up 100.13 percent MoM in March 2026 / 20% YoY
Total car sales in Vietnam reached 31,351 units in March 2026, up from 15,665 in February, according to the latest data from the Vientam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 13.32 points, foreign traders net-buy US$31.95 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,750.00, up 13.32 points or 0.77 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,658.32 billion or US$935.80 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$31.95 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, April 10, 2026
On April 10, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,800, and the sell rate was VND 26,830, a change of 110 and 130, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,815 (down 0.45 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.87 points, foreign traders net-sell US$94.61 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,736.68, down 19.87 points or 1.13 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,902.02 billion or US$1096.85 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$94.61 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 flat, April 09, 2026
On April 9, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,910, and the sell rate was VND 26,960, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,935 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
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
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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