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Vietnam News Today, August 24 2026, Business & Economy

August 24, 2026

Vietnam manufacturing growth cools in June as inflation pressures ease: S&P

July 1, 2026

State Bank of Vietnam to exclude some major projects from credit growth limits

June 25, 2026

Vietnam’s Cinema Department Raises Concerns Over Horror Movie Content

June 23, 2026

Vietnam Central Bank Proposes Increase Short-Term Funds Available For Long-Term Loans

June 18, 2026

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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.

Vinhomes’ Gold-for-Real Estate Scheme Regulatory Red Flags

Mark Barnes May 26, 2026 10:50 am

This scheme should raise some red flags with Vietnam’s regulators and macro policy hawks, and it will be interesting to see if it is allowed to go ahead, and if so, if anyone actually takes up the offer.

Vietnam imports from the USA climb 6.41 percent April over March

the-shiv May 26, 2026 9:04 am

In April, Vietnam imported US$1,886.06 million worth of goods from the USA, up from US$1,772.51 million in March, a change of 6.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Vietnam News Today, May 26 2026, Business & Economy

Mark Barnes May 26, 2026 8:35 am

In today’s Vietnam news: PH ups investment in VN infrastructure firm, Oil exploration rights open for bidding, VinFast Auto’s new chairman, New Vingroup company ownership structure, HoSE liquidity lowest in 6 weeks, VN enters top 10 global steel producers, Lending yields margin loans, Oil and gas power to fill supply-demand gap, Questions over string of scheduled IPOs, VN-Index down 19.76 points, Monday, Black market dong stronger, Monday, Imports from China grow month-on-month in April, Analysis: North Carolina vs VinFast Lawsuit, What Happens Next?, and more.

Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.76 points, foreign traders net-sell US$120.42 million, Monday

the-shiv May 25, 2026 5:14 pm

The VN-Index closed at 1,877.13, down 19.76 points or 1.04 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,315.59 billion or US$846.89 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$120.42 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 25, 2026

the-shiv May 25, 2026 5:05 pm

On May 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,380, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, a change of 100, and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,400 (down 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.

Vietnam imports from China grow 11 percent in April over March

the-shiv May 25, 2026 1:26 pm

In April, Vietnam imported US$20,209.68 million worth of goods from China, up from US$18,205.54 million in March, a change of 11.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

North Carolina vs VinFast Lawsuit: What Happens Next?

Mark Barnes May 25, 2026 1:06 pm

It’s difficult to see what VinFast can possibly say with respect to mounting a legal defence. Though VinFast is still in business, despite mounting losses, so it might be too presumptive to count the company’s North Carolina ambitions out just yet.

Value of Vietnam exports to Germany down month-on-month in April, with big falls in phones, coffee

the-shiv May 25, 2026 9:24 am

In April, Vietnam exported US$934 million worth of goods to Germany, down 2.61 percent over March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Vietnam News Today, May 25 2026, Business & Economy

Mark Barnes May 25, 2026 8:33 am

In today’s Vietnam news: SBV interest rate inspections commercial banks, Gold demand easing, Amazon satellite internet plans, Coffee futures up on dry weather in VN, North Carolina is suing Vinfast, Vingroup head’s investment in VinFast analysis, Power supply concerns, Journalism to promote tourism, First fully-Vinfast fleet province, Higher fines for undeclared gold / foreign currency, New airport passenger terminal at 63 percent, Vinhomes gold-for-real-estate program, Satellite Internet Vietnam: Amazon Considering Entering Market, and more.

Vietnam seafood exports up nearly 9 percent MoM in April 2026

the-shiv May 24, 2026 2:31 pm

Vietnam exported seafood to the tune of US$1,011 million in April, up from US$927 million in March, a change of 9.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Satellite Internet Vietnam: Amazon Considering Entering Market

Mark Barnes May 24, 2026 12:16 pm

The significance of Amazon’s move into Vietnam’s satellite internet services market is that the government appears increasingly willing to accept reduced control over parts of its telecommunications sector where the economic and geopolitical benefits are judged to outweigh the political risks.

Vietnam phones exports record 18.73 percent MoM decline in April 2026

the-shiv May 24, 2026 9:54 am

Vietnam exported phones to the tune of US$4,552 million in April, down from US$5,601 million in March, a change of -18.73 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Vietnam footwear exports see double digit month-on-month growth in April 2026

the-shiv May 23, 2026 12:38 pm

Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,216 million in April, up from US$1,951 million in March, a change of 13.59 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Censorship in Vietnam: Fines For Fake News to Increase from July 1

Mark Barnes May 23, 2026 11:26 am

This adds to an emerging narrative that the Government of Vietnam is shifting back toward a more interventionist and authoritarian approach to social and economic management.

Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.76 points, foreign traders net-sell US$120.42 million, Friday

the-shiv May 22, 2026 5:03 pm

The VN-Index closed at 1,877.13, down 19.76 points or 1.04 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,315.59 billion or US$846.89 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$120.42 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 22, 2026

the-shiv May 22, 2026 4:20 pm

On May 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,480, and the sell rate was VND 26,520, a change of 20 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,500 (down 0.09 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.

Vietnam textile and garment exports down 2.35 percent MoM in April 2026 / USA -1.02%, Japan -16.79%

the-shiv May 22, 2026 3:10 pm

Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,081 million in April, down from US$3,156 million in March, a change of -2.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Vietnam News Today, May 22 2026, Business & Economy

Mark Barnes May 22, 2026 8:48 am

In today’s Vietnam news: Retail fuel prices go up, Fines for “false information” set at VND 50m, Malaysian flour mill expands VN operations, Some bondholders repaid Truong My Lan scandal, Another SBV economy risk warning, Conflicting transport infrastructure plans, US$13m debt up for auction for 11th time, Vinpearl exchanges foreign bonds for Vingroup shares, Vingroup foreign selling yesterday, Inter-bank funding, 1 in 10 vehicles in VN incompatible with E10 biofuel, VN enters top 50 startup ecosystems, Exports to USA April, and more.

Vietnam exports to USA fall 0.76 percent month-on-month in April

the-shiv May 21, 2026 5:26 pm

In April, Vietnam exported US$15,075 million worth of goods to USA, down 0.76 percent over March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Vietnam’s VN-Index down 16.34 points, foreign traders net-sell US$64.25 million, Thursday

the-shiv May 21, 2026 5:09 pm

The VN-Index closed at 1,896.89, down 16.34 points or 0.85 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,036.62 billion or US$836.30 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$64.25 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.

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