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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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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 C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, May 14, 2026

the-shiv May 14, 2026 4:18 pm

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 crude oil imports value up 30.24 percent in April 2026 / Nigeria -43.27%, Kuwait -100.00%

the-shiv May 14, 2026 3:05 pm

Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$716 million in April, up from US$550 million in March, a change of 30.24 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Interview: Chris Walker | Vietnam Sourcing Expert | RE: Apparel manufacturing Vietnam + rising fuel prices

Mark Barnes May 14, 2026 2:57 pm

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 affecting apparel manufacturing, transport costs, and factory profit margins.

Motorbike production in Vietnam down 1.31 percent in April 2026

the-shiv May 14, 2026 2:05 pm

Vietnam produced 361.34 thousand motorbikes in April, down 1.31 percent from 366.13 thousand in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Electricity production in Vietnam up 8.51 percent in April 2026

the-shiv May 14, 2026 2:03 pm

Vietnam produced 28.83 billion kWh of electricity in April, up 8.51 percent from 26.57 billion kWh in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Cement production in Vietnam up 4.47 percent in April 2026

the-shiv May 14, 2026 2:01 pm

Vietnam produced 17.39 million tonnes of cement in April, up 4.47 percent from 16.65 million tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Mobile phone production in Vietnam down 9.37 percent in April 2026

the-shiv May 14, 2026 1:58 pm

Vietnam produced 11.96 million mobile phones in April, down 9.37 percent from 13.20 million in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Vietnam News Today, May 14 2026, Business & Economy

Mark Barnes May 14, 2026 8:52 am

In today’s Vietnam news: National cloud platform plan approved, Aviation foreign ownership increase proposal, Biofuel nationwide rollout prices, VinFast restructuring, Vingroup debt after VinFast factory sale, Visa violations foreign workers Khanh Hoa, MPS takeover tech-telco firm, Adding EVN debt to power prices, Hanoi sidewalk rent plan, Calls for long term IP strategy, Government bond auction results, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, and more.

Vietnam government raises VND 7.65 trillion (US$290.3 million) in May 13 bond auction

the-shiv May 14, 2026 2:35 am

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-shiv May 13, 2026 5:02 pm

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

the-shiv May 13, 2026 4:25 pm

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.

Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 4.67 percent in April 2026

the-shiv May 13, 2026 1:01 pm

Vietnam produced 895.40 thousand tonnes of aquaculture feed in April, up 4.67 percent from 855.42 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Animal feed production in Vietnam up 1.21 percent in April 2026

the-shiv May 13, 2026 12:58 pm

Vietnam produced 1,354.73 thousand tonnes of animal feed in April, up 1.21 percent from 1,338.55 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 3.07 percent in April 2026

the-shiv May 13, 2026 12:54 pm

Vietnam produced 685.45 thousand tonnes of processed seafood in April, up 3.07 percent from 665.04 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Aluminum production in Vietnam up 9.13 percent in April 2026

the-shiv May 13, 2026 12:51 pm

Vietnam produced 126.50 thousand tonnes of aluminium in April, up 9.13 percent from 115.91 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.

Vietnam car sales down 22 percent month-on-month in April 2026

the-shiv May 13, 2026 9:47 am

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 News Today, May 13 2026, Business & Economy

Mark Barnes May 13, 2026 8:34 am

In today’s Vietnam news: VN oil ship turned back US Hormuz blockade, Possible power shortage response plans, VN employers hiring prioritising retention, SBV on complexity of monetary policy management, HBO Max coming to Vietnam, Qualcomm R&D centre Hanoi, Vinfast April sales, Crypto exchanges to choose digital assets for listing, Bank bad debt growth, US Vietnam shrimp anti-dumping duties, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, and more.

Vietnam’s VN-Index up 5.60 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.27 million, Tuesday

the-shiv May 12, 2026 4:55 pm

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

the-shiv May 12, 2026 4:11 pm

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 Energy Imports See Kuwaiti Crude Zero-out, LPG and Coal Tick Up, April 2026

Mark Barnes May 12, 2026 1:55 pm

Vietnam’s General Department of Customs has released its April data showing a significant jump in energy import values. Import volumes were mixed, however, with coal increasing while crude oil, gasoline and diesel declined

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