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 C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, May 05, 2026
On May 5, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,620, and the sell rate was VND 26,660, a change of 50 and 60, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,640 (down 0.21 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam News Today, May 05 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Binh Son Refinery profits, PV Oil profits, Petrolimex Q1 performance, Tuna exports, Carbon credit issuance, GS TL to visit Sri Lanka, GS TL to visit India, Antidumping petition US air compressors, Moody’s upgrade Vietnam outlook, Fertiliser firm profits jump, VNA op-ed IP protection in Vietnam, Vietnam’s USTR “Priority Foreign Country” Designation: Unpacked, Stock market yesterday, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 0.04 points, foreign traders net-sell US$39.13 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,854.06, down 0.04 points or 0.00 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,186.59 billion or US$804.05 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$39.13 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, May 4, 2026
On May 4, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,670 and the sell rate was VND 26,720, a change of 80 and 80, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,695 (down 0.30 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam manufacturing growth slows as new orders contract and costs surge
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector saw growth slow sharply in April 2026, as rising input costs weighed on demand and pushed new orders into contraction, according to S&P Global April Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
Vietnam’s USTR “Priority Foreign Country” Designation: Unpacked
The USTR has tagged Vietnam as a “Priority Foreign Country” in its latest Special 301 Report. Here’s what it says about why it made the decision.
Vietnam News Today, May 04 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Japan PM speech VNU, VN response to USTR “priority foreign country” designation, Conditional business lines cut proposed, MoC reclassify EREVs for VinFast, Fuel price hike, Peterolimex forecast conflict, Finland embassy on Press Freedom Day, Margin lending, Inflation April, Trade data April, Retail sales April, FDI April, Motorbike production March, and more.
Vietnam inflation hits 5.46 percent year on year in April 2026
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 5.46 percent year on year in April 2026, marking a sharp increase in headline inflation, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Vietnam trade deficit widens to US$7.11 billion in first four months of 2026
Vietnam’s merchandise trade expanded sharply in early 2026, with imports outpacing exports and pushing the trade balance into deficit, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam retail sales rise 11.1 percent in first four months of 2026
Vietnam’s retail sales of goods and consumer services maintained solid growth in early 2026, supported by strong demand across goods, hospitality, and tourism, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam foreign investment up 32 percent year-on-year in first four months of 2026
Vietnam’s registered foreign investment rose sharply in the first four months of 2026, driven by a surge in new project capital and strong inflows into manufacturing, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Motorbike production in Vietnam up 57.67 percent in March / year-on-year +50.54%, YTD +31.63%
Vietnam produced 354.20 thousand motorbikes in March, up 57.67 percent from 224.65 thousand in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Electricity production in Vietnam up 34.83 percent in March / year-on-year +6.77%, YTD +7.03%
Vietnam produced 24.82 billion kWh of electricity in March, up 34.83 percent from 18.41 billion kWh in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cement production in Vietnam up 39.36 percent in March / year-on-year -4.10%, YTD +13.99%
Vietnam produced 15.79 million tonnes of cement in March, up 39.36 percent from 11.33 million tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 5.24 percent in March / year-on-year -6.20%, YTD -6.56%
Vietnam produced 15.07 million mobile phones in March, up 5.24 percent from 14.32 million in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vingroup’s Q1 2026 Financial Performance in 5 Graphs
Vietnam’s largest conglomerate by market capitalisation, Vingroup, released its Q1 2026 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements last week. These five charts give an at-a-glance overview of what those statements show.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 14.18 percent in March / year-on-year +5.96%, YTD +9.07%
Vietnam produced 779.60 thousand tonnes of aquaculture feed in March, up 14.18 percent from 682.80 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 13.55 percent in March 2026 vs February
Vietnam produced 1,306.73 thousand tonnes of animal feed in March, up 13.55 percent from 1,150.81 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Seafood production in Vietnam up 14.62 percent in March / year-on-year +23.64%, YTD +23.36%
Vietnam produced 662.25 thousand tonnes of processed seafood in March, up 14.62 percent from 577.78 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam.
Vietnam News Today, May 01 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: President / GS to visit India, Vegetable transhipment CN – VN – Taiwan, Vietnam Airlines head letter to staff re: fuel crisis, Trump resort developer Q1 results, Morocco antidumping tariffs on VN steel, Hoa Phat Steel banking on HSR, Carlsberg fined by Nat. Competition Commission, VN pineapple seized in Poland, Industrial pig farming pay-off, Can Vietnam Afford Nuclear Power From Russia? Can Russia?, Confectionery and cereal exports March, Aluminium production March, Interview: John Gardner | CEO & Founding Partner at Optimum Hospitality, RE: Vietnam tourism + fuel price impacts + market dynamics, and more.
In today’s Vietnam news: Facebook account theft ring shut down, Minimum wage to rise from Jan 1, Nuclear power project reorganisation proposed, No jail
In today’s Vietnam news: Research prosecution exemption, Fuel retailer losses, Semiconductor degree requirements, Eurocham BCI, Government bond auction Wednesday, Australia tourist visa problems, Coffee
In today’s Vietnam news: Accor-Sun Group agreement, US largest ethanol supplier, Demographic dividend to end 3 years early, Maritime economy development, ACV looking to
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