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 cars imports reached US$433.82 million in April 2026, down 26.43 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported cars to the tune of US$434 million in April, down from US$590 million in March, a change of -26.43 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 3.86 points, foreign traders net-sell US$30.40 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,921.60, down 3.86 points or 0.20 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,053.15 billion or US$874.88 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$30.40 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, May 15, 2026
On May 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,360, and the sell rate was VND 26,390, a change of 10 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,375 (down 0.04 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam fertiliser imports reached US$151.80 million in April 2026, up 2.79 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported fertiliser to the tune of US$152 million in April, up from US$148 million in March, a change of 2.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coal imports reached US$970.88 million in April 2026, up 61.44 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$971 million in April, up from US$601 million in March, a change of 61.44 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 27.09 points, foreign traders net-buy US$9.68 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,925.46, up 27.09 points or 1.43 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,155.90 billion or US$840.83 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$9.68 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 weaker, May 14, 2026
On May 14, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,370, and the sell rate was VND 26,400, a change of 40 and 40, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,385 (up 0.15 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam government raises VND 7.65 trillion (US$290.3 million) in May 13 bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 7.65 trillion (US$290.3 million) in government bond auctions on May 13, with demand concentrated in shorter tenors as longer-dated bonds saw limited investor appetite, according to data from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 2.73 points, foreign traders net-sell US$55.86 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,898.37, down 2.73 points or 0.14 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,704.52 billion or US$1,127.31 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$55.86 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate flat, black market dong weaker, May 13, 2026
On May 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,330, and the sell rate was VND 26,360, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,345 (down 0.08 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam car sales down 22 percent month-on-month in April 2026
Vietnam’s total car sales fell to 24,479 units in April 2026 from 31,351 units in March, according to Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association data.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 5.60 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.27 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,901.10, up 5.60 points or 0.30 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,153.44 billion or US$802.79 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.27 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, May 12, 2026
On May 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,350, and the sell rate was VND 26,380, a change of 70 and 90, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,365 (down 0.30 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam petrol and diesel imports values down 13.60 percent in April 2026 / Malaysia +117.74%, South Korea -31.69%
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$1,257 million in April, down from US$1,455 million in March, a change of -13.60 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.87 points, foreign traders net-sell US$38.82 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,895.50, down 19.87 points or 1.04 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,064.63 billion or US$1,065.07 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$38.82 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, May 11, 2026
On May 11, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,420, and the sell rate was VND 26,470, a change of 30 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,445 (down 0.11 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.36 points, foreign traders net-sell US$33.74 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,915.37, up 6.36 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,137.62 billion or US$1067.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$33.74 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, May 08, 2026
On May 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,450 and the sell rate was VND 26,500, a change of 130, and 120, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,475 (down 0.47 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 17.81 points, foreign traders net-sell US$11.84 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,909.01, up 17.81 points or 0.94 percent, with a total trading value of VND 30,043.34 billion or US$1140.16 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$11.84 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank leaves central exchange rate unchanged, black market dong flat, May 07, 2026
On May 7, Vietnam’s black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,580 and the sell rate was VND 26,620, unchanged, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,600, according to Ty Gia USD.
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