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 News Today, May 12 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Petrol distributors fined mandatory reserves short, Milk prices to rise, EU anti-dumping on some VN plastics abandoned, Techcombank Securities crypto partner US$280m bond raise plan, Customs smuggling seizures, Refinery name change, Land clearance reimbursement power project delay, Hanoi new retail space, Vietnam Airlines seeking capital raising, FedEx Vietnam overloaded, Petrol and diesel imports, Powdered milk production, Stock market Monday, and more.
Vietnam petrol and diesel imports values down 13.60 percent in April 2026 / Malaysia +117.74%, South Korea -31.69%
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$1,257 million in April, down from US$1,455 million in March, a change of -13.60 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 8.98 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 14.54 thousand tonnes of powdered milk in April, up 8.98 percent from 13.34 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.87 points, foreign traders net-sell US$38.82 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,895.50, down 19.87 points or 1.04 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,064.63 billion or US$1,065.07 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$38.82 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 11, 2026
On May 11, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,420, and the sell rate was VND 26,470, a change of 30 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,445 (down 0.11 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam News Today, May 11 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Hanoi apartment resales down 60%, Food safety issues causing port congestion, Counterfeit Burberry / Gucci seizure, SK fried chicken chain to enter VN, HCMC apartment size rule distorting market, Communist Party influencer propaganda plans, Growth target analysis from SCMP, US energy company hat in ring nuclear power, Motorshow cancelled two years in a row, Vinfast on clock North Carolina factory, MoC on construction materials price hikes, Vietnam Inflation Well Above Target In April: What Happens Next?, Car production April, and more.
Car production in Vietnam up 11.32 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 50.21 thousand motor vehicles in April, up 11.32 percent from 45.11 thousand in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam down 0.01 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 144.72 million litres of fresh milk in April, down 0.01 percent from 144.74 million litres in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam Inflation Well Above Target In April: What Happens Next?
Inflation in Vietnam hit 5.46 percent in April, well above the Government of Vietnam’s target of 4.5 percent. Elsewhere, this might be seen as a sign to take evasive action through interest rate policy, but in Vietnam monetary policy dynamics are markedly different.
Beer production in Vietnam up 4.17 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 416.89 million litres of beer in April, up 4.17 percent from 400.19 million litres in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal production in Vietnam down 2.47 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 4.09 million tonnes of coal in April, down 2.47 percent from 4.20 million tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Televisions produced in Vietnam up 9.02 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 1.47 million televisions in April, up 9.02 percent from 1.35 million in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam up 0.76 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 1.60 million tonnes of gasoline and oil in April, up 0.76 percent from 1.59 million tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam down 0.64 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 71,190 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in April, down 0.64 percent from 71,650 tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 6.36 points, foreign traders net-sell US$33.74 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,915.37, up 6.36 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,137.62 billion or US$1067.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$33.74 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 08, 2026
On May 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,450 and the sell rate was VND 26,500, a change of 130, and 120, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,475 (down 0.47 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 4.51 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 576.06 million m3 of natural gas in April, up 4.51 percent from 551.23 million m3 in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Today, May 08 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel prices reduced, VN-Philippines rice agreement, Accor hotel franchising VN, Prudential profit repatriation, Calls to remove rice export licenses, Bank deposits falling, State Treasury bank deposits increase, Hyundai Vietnam shipbuilding, China milk tea chain VN domain name dispute, Illegal streaming app ceases operations, LT airport delays details, Vietnam’s Tourism Industry Takes Fuel Crisis Hit to International Arrivals, Resort Construction, Latest government bond issue, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 17.81 points, foreign traders net-sell US$11.84 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,909.01, up 17.81 points or 0.94 percent, with a total trading value of VND 30,043.34 billion or US$1140.16 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$11.84 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank leaves central exchange rate unchanged, black market dong flat, May 07, 2026
On May 7, Vietnam’s black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,580 and the sell rate was VND 26,620, unchanged, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,600, according to Ty Gia USD.
In today’s Vietnam news: Interest on late wages, HD Bank capital raising, Techcombank foreign buyers, China electronics firm expanding, New Japan polysilicon factory VN,
In today’s Vietnam news: Gold below world price, Gold bar liquidity issues, Bank bond interest rates easing, SME loan access, New data storage fines,
In today’s Vietnam news: Novaland outstanding bond debts, Misleading advertising fine water purifiers, Honda EV 2W sales jump, Entry-level jobs shrinking, Hanoi rooftop solar
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
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It