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.
World Bank downgrades Indonesia GDP growth outlook for 2026
Indonesia’s 2026 growth forecast has been trimmed to 4.7 percent from 4.8 percent, while 2027 is projected at 5.2 percent, in the World Bank’s April Economic Update.
Vietnam World Bank growth outlook revised: 2027 + 2026 upgraded
Vietnam’s 2027 growth forecast has been raised to 7.6 percent while its 2026 projection was cut to 6.3 percent, compared to 6.6 percent previously, in the World Bank’s April Economic Update.
Vietnam Bond Market Report March 2026: Key Takeaways
Vietnam corporate bond issuances in March totalled VND 16,311 billion (US$619.02 million), including private placements and public offerings, according to Vietnam Bond Market Association data.
Vietnam sells only 10-year bonds in April 8 auction as other tenors see no uptake
Vietnam’s State Treasury on April 8 auctioned VND13,500 billion (US$512.33 million) in government bonds across 5-year, 10-year, 15-year and 20-year tenors, but only 10-year bonds were sold, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia down -6.30% MoM in March 2026 / Korea -26.30%, India +18.80%
In March, Asia accounted for 1,508,011 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -6.30 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 79.01 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.20 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,756.55, up 79.01 points or 4.71 percent, with a total trading value of VND 34,920.78 billion or US$1325.27 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.20 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 08, 2026
On April 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,910 and the sell rate was VND 26,960, a change of 140, and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,935 (down 0.52 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam Stock Market April 2026: Iran War Impacts, Risks, and Outlook
This is a brief rundown on how the market has been performing / what’s expected from the market moving forward. With comments from VinaCapital Chief Economist Michael Kokalari and Host of Ho Chi Minh City Securities Emerging Asia podcast, Hugo Bosch.
Interview: Hugo Bosch, HSC’s Emerging Asia Podcast Host RE: Middle East Conflict / Vietnam Stock Market
This is an interview with Hugo Bosch, host of Ho Chi Minh Securities’ Emerging Asia Podcast, about the impact the conflict in the Middle East is having on Vietnam’s stock market.
Interview: Michael Kokalari, Chief Economist VinaCapital, RE: Oil Shock, Growth Risks & Vietnam
In this interview, Michael Kokalari discusses how escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in global energy flows could impact Vietnam’s economy, markets, and investment outlook.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 2.55 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.31 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,677.54, up 2.55 points or 0.15 percent, with a total trading value of VND 15,152.24 billion or US$575.04 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.31 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, April 07, 2026
On April 7, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,050 and the sell rate was VND 27,100, a change of 250, and 250, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,075 (down 0.91 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Total down -6.70% MoM in March 2026 / Asia -6.30%, Europe -9.20%
In March, Vietnam counted 2,080,079 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -6.70 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 9.05 points, foreign traders net-sell US$4.52 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,674.99, down 9.05 points or 0.54 percent, with a total trading value of VND 17,891.71 billion or US$679.00 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$4.52 million worth of equities, Monday, 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 06, 2026
On April 6, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,300 and the sell rate was VND 27,350, a change of 180, and 170, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,325 (down 0.64 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam News Today, April 06 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: TikTok investment HCMC, Halal market ambitions, Trade minister in US, Malt producer losses mount, Average monthly income, Government holds firm on 10% growth target, Possible visit from Japan PM, Fuel supply till end-April, Renewable energy firms’ losses, Embattled steel maker looking to expand into other sectors, Average wage in Vietnam Q1 2026, March inflation, Q1 trade data, Q1 FDI data, Q1 retail sales data, Q1 Industrial Production Index, Q1 GDP growth, and more.
Average wage in Vietnam rises 8.5 percent year on year in Q1 2026 as income growth outpaces inflation
Workers’ incomes in Vietnam continued to improve in the first quarter of 2026, with average monthly income reaching VND 9.0 million (US$342), up 3.8 percent from the previous quarter and 8.5 percent year on year, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam exports rise 19.1 percent to US$122.9 billion in Q1 2026 as foreign-invested sector dominates trade growth
Vietnam’s merchandise exports recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, supported by continued expansion in foreign-invested manufacturing and a sharp rebound in March shipments, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam foreign investment jumps 42.9 percent to US$15.2 billion in Q1 2026 on surge in new project capital
Vietnam’s registered foreign investment surged in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a sharp increase in large-scale project approvals and capital inflows, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam retail and services growth reaches 10.9 percent in Q1 2026 on holiday demand and tourism surge
Vietnam’s retail and services sector expanded strongly in the first quarter of 2026, driven by holiday consumption and rising international tourist arrivals, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
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