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 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.
Vietnamese Coffee and the Iran War: Prices Down, Input Costs Up
Vietnamese coffee prices have been sliding for months now, down roughly 40 percent since April last year. For traders and farmers holding on to their beans in the hopes of higher prices, their woes are now being compounded by input costs driven higher by the war in Iran.
Vietnam News Today, April 20 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Ready-to-drink tea market report, Rights groups EU action on Vietnam civic space crackdown, Taxi company buy 2,000 Vinfast cars, Vietnam Holdings monthly investor report, Techombank international fundraising, Tungsten mine sale, China offers loan support for VN rail projects, HCMC remittances fall, Gas / oil import tax cut extension, Bamboo Airways asset seizure unpaid debt, Fuel distributors fined over reserve requirement breaches, Soybean imports March, Fabric imports March, Car imports March, Camera exports March, Seafood exports March, Wood and wood products imports March, and more.
Vietnam soybean imports up 12.38% in March 2026 / Brazil 91.26%, USA – 35.62%
Vietnam imported soybeans to the tune of US$150 million in March, up from US$133 million in February, a change of 12.38 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fabric imports up 5.99 percent in March 2026 / China -5.13%, Taiwan +35.54%
Vietnam imported fabric to the tune of US$1,083 million in March, up from US$1,022 million in February, a change of 5.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Interview: Ngoc (Lily) Nguyen | HAP Commodities Consulting, Vietnam Southern Region Sales Manager RE: Coffee prices and the Iran War
This interview with Ngoc (Lily) Nguyen, the Vietnam Southern Region Sales Manager at HAP Commodities Consulting, covers how the Iran–Hormuz conflict is affecting the coffee sector in Vietnam, current price trends, and global supply expectations
Interview: Hao Qiu, Founder, Fair Farm Vietnam RE: Impacts of the Iran War on Vietnam’s Coffee Industry
This is an interview with Hao Qiu, the Founder of Fair Farm Vietnam. It looks at how global factors, including Brazil’s crop outlook and Middle East disruptions, are influencing coffee prices through shifting demand and higher logistics costs.
Interview: Timen ter Meulen Swijtink, Managing Director, Collective Company (LaCaph) RE: Vietnam Coffee industry
This is an interview with Timen ter Meulen Swijtink, Managing Director, Collective Company (producer of LaCaph-branded coffee). It covers how the Middle East crisis is affecting Vietnam’s coffee sector, how Vietnam’s coffee industry is evolving, and how younger farmers and closer feedback between producers and consumers are driving rapid improvements in coffee quality across Vietnam.
In today’s Vietnam news: GS TL on AI, Saigon Economic Times last issue, Fuel prices cut, Vinhomes issuing more bonds, Counterfeit Korean cosmetics store,
In today’s Vietnam news: Power supply imports, Hanoi boulevard project protests, Antidumping duties coming for boxes, Maersk container terminal project Hanoi, Vinpearl foreign investment,
In today’s Vietnam news: Credit limits removed for some major projects, Estonian web security company market entry, Vingroup’s Vuong becomes major shareholder LP Bank,
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