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 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 News Today, April 23 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: VN Mercantile Exchange international integration agreement, Nuclear power village relocation concerns, SK + VN leaders meeting outcomes, Vinfast car deliveries jump, Singapore firm buy out local partner Cai Mep LNG terminal, Japanese flour factory HCMC, VP Bank chasing high-risk, high-reward, Sacombank passes on crypto exchange, HCMC-Hanoi flight fuel surcharge, DPPA expansion proposed, Government bond auction Wednesday, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, and more.
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.
Beer production in Vietnam up 24.03 percent in March / year-on-year +7.97%, YTD +12.94%
Vietnam produced 379.66 million litres of beer in March, up 24.03 percent from 306.11 million litres in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam machines and tools imports up 37.26% in March 2026 / China +37.78%, Japan +32.52%
Vietnam imported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,555 million in March, up from US$4,047 million in February, a change of 37.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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 plastic products exports up 50.30% MoM in March 2026 / USA +49.30%, Japan +39.07%
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$690 million in March, up from US$459 million in February, a change of 50.30 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 22 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Analysis of Vietjet COMAC deal, Outbound investment policy shift, PIT / VAT / SCT / CIT amendments added to NA agenda, Economist response re: gold loans, Stock market cap to GDP target 120%, Base wage hike proposed, VGTA pushes for gold imports, Fuel prices reduced, Tougher fines for social media content proposed, New airport contract currency dispute, Vietnam Fuel Prices Tracker: April 22, Update, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, and more.
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 iron and steel exports up 35.50 percent MoM in March 2026 / India +81.45%, Indonesia +191.63%
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$698 million in March, up from US$515 million in February, a change of 35.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coffee exports up 47.45% MoM in March 2026 / Germany +18.57%, USA +90.74%
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$990 million in March, up from US$672 million in February, a change of 47.45 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 21 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Construction materials mining violations, Roadmap for shifting flights from old to new airport HCMC, Crackdown on stalled projects Hanoi, Korea-Japan thermal power plant project online, Singapore energy firm signs VN gas deal, Huawei SHB cooperation agreement, Gold association wants gold loans for jewellery makers, Lawmakers call for private sector support law, 18-year-old unfinished housing project referred to MPS, Vietnamese Coffee and the Iran War: Prices Down, Input Costs Up, Exchange rates Monday, Stock market Monday, Coal production March, and more.
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.
Coal production in Vietnam up 45.59 percent in March / year-on-year -7.74%, YTD -4.92%
Vietnam produced 4,280.72 thousand tonnes of coal in March, up 45.59 percent from 2,940.21 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam milk and dairy imports up 12.92 percent in March 2026 / New Zealand -25.52%, USA +63.10%
Vietnam imported milk and dairy to the tune of US$150 million in March, up from US$133 million in February, a change of 12.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables imports up 19.12 percent in March 2026 / China -0.23%, USA +69.18%
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$230 million in March, up from US$193 million in February, a change of 19.12 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,
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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