vietnam
The Vietnam category covers economic developments, investment trends, and policy updates specific to the country. It explores market opportunities, trade relations, industry growth, and government initiatives, providing insights into Vietnam’s role in global supply chains, emerging sectors, and foreign business expansion.
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 cashew nut exports up 108.81 percent MoM in March 2026, led by USA +139.42, China +432.56%
Vietnam exported cashew nuts to the tune of US$346 million in March, up from US$166 million in February, a change of 108.81 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 fibre and yarn exports up 70.58 percent MoM in March 2026 / China +93.25%, South Korea +50.06%
Vietnam exported fibre and yarn to the tune of US$438 million in March, up from US$257 million in February, a change of 70.58 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam wheat imports up 6.82 percent in March 2026 / Australia +17.97%, Canada +197.12%
Vietnam imported wheat to the tune of US$288 million in March, up from US$270 million in February, a change of 6.82 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.
Vietnam rice exports up 102.04 percent MoM in March 2026 / Cambodia 140.54%, Philippines 128.57%
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$479 million in March, up from US$285 million in February, a change of 68.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
Car production in Vietnam up 43.55 percent in March / year-on-year +17.62%, YTD +18.55%
Vietnam produced 44.81 thousand motor vehicles in March, up 43.55 percent from 31.21 thousand units in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 17.84 percent in March / year-on-year +12.09%, YTD +5.10%
Vietnam produced 149.85 million litres of fresh milk in March, up 17.84 percent from 127.16 million litres in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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 fertiliser exports up 102.04 percent MoM in March 2026 / Cambodia 140.54%, Philippines 128.57%
Vietnam exported fertiliser to the tune of US$173 million in March, up from US$85.43 million in February, a change of 102.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 24 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: HCMC petrochemical complex to shutdown from mid-May, Fuel price cuts, Electronics firm to produce lubricant, Drop in revenue for small business survey results, Vinamilk expands into beer, FedEx Viettel post partnership, South Korea train deal HCMC metro, Nuclear power financing, Bank account before IRC approval proposal, Hanoi petrol bike ban rolled back, Alcohol maker performance Q1, Vinfast criticism in local press, MoF forecasts inflation 5.5 percent, and more.
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 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.
Vietnam coal exports down 21.74 percent MoM in March 2026
Vietnam exported coal to the tune of US$16 million in March, down from US$21 million in February, a change of -21.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cement and clinker exports up 27.98 percent MoM in March 2026 / Bangladesh 333.99%, Philippines 23.02%
Vietnam exported cement and clinker to the tune of US$128 million in March, up from US$100 million in February, a change of 27.98 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,
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