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.
Interview: Michael Kokalari, Chief Economist VinaCapital, RE: Oil Shock, Growth Risks & Vietnam
In this interview, Michael Kokalari discusses how escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in global energy flows could impact Vietnam’s economy, markets, and investment outlook.
Vietnam News Today, April 08 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: VN Airbus helicopter purchase, Textiles advertorial, To Lam elected president, Vinhomes exec on foreign investor real estate interests, Phu Quoc casino operator losses, Dung Quat biofuels producer to reach capacity mid-April, Korea-Japan-funded thermal power plant goes online, FTSE Russell upgrade confirmed, Debt collection code of conduct, New PM supports 10 percent growth, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Tourist arrivals March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 2.55 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.31 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,677.54, up 2.55 points or 0.15 percent, with a total trading value of VND 15,152.24 billion or US$575.04 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.31 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, April 07, 2026
On April 7, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,050 and the sell rate was VND 27,100, a change of 250, and 250, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,075 (down 0.91 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Total down -6.70% MoM in March 2026 / Asia -6.30%, Europe -9.20%
In March, Vietnam counted 2,080,079 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -6.70 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam News Today, April 07 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: State-controlled petrol firm revenue / profit expectations, Oatside re: fake job posting marketing ploy, Formosa fish-kill compensation, UOB Q2 2026 outlook, Fitch Ratings on banking sector liquidity, Gia Lai bars wind power project sales without consent, Petrol import tax cut extension proposed, Historic gold loan balloons, March fuel imports surge, Philippines trade investigation rice imports, Stock market yesterday, Exchange rates yesterday, Gasoline and oil production March, LPG production March, Natural gas production March, Crude oil production March, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 9.05 points, foreign traders net-sell US$4.52 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,674.99, down 9.05 points or 0.54 percent, with a total trading value of VND 17,891.71 billion or US$679.00 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$4.52 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, April 06, 2026
On April 6, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,300 and the sell rate was VND 27,350, a change of 180, and 170, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,325 (down 0.64 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam up 7.53 percent in March / year-on-year +7.00%, YTD +5.89%
Vietnam produced 1,572.96 thousand tonnes of gasoline and oil in March, up 7.53 percent from 1,462.86 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
LPG production in Vietnam up 12.63 percent in March / year-on-year -2.26%, YTD +2.55%
Vietnam produced 74.39 thousand tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in March, up 12.63 percent from 66.05 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 31.38 percent in March / year-on-year -1.12%, YTD +0.27%
Vietnam produced 538.76 million m 3 of natural gas in March, up 31.38 percent from 410.08 million m 3 in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil production in Vietnam up 13.25 percent in March / year-on-year +10.91%, YTD +11.53%
Vietnam produced 756.81 thousand tonnes of crude oil in March, up 13.25 percent from 668.29 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Today, April 06 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: TikTok investment HCMC, Halal market ambitions, Trade minister in US, Malt producer losses mount, Average monthly income, Government holds firm on 10% growth target, Possible visit from Japan PM, Fuel supply till end-April, Renewable energy firms’ losses, Embattled steel maker looking to expand into other sectors, Average wage in Vietnam Q1 2026, March inflation, Q1 trade data, Q1 FDI data, Q1 retail sales data, Q1 Industrial Production Index, Q1 GDP growth, and more.
Average wage in Vietnam rises 8.5 percent year on year in Q1 2026 as income growth outpaces inflation
Workers’ incomes in Vietnam continued to improve in the first quarter of 2026, with average monthly income reaching VND 9.0 million (US$342), up 3.8 percent from the previous quarter and 8.5 percent year on year, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam inflation hits five-year March high as fuel-driven CPI rises 4.65 percent year on year
Vietnam’s inflation accelerated in March 2026, with the Consumer Price Index rising 1.23 percent month on month and 4.65 percent year on year, marking the highest March increase in five years, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam foreign investment jumps 42.9 percent to US$15.2 billion in Q1 2026 on surge in new project capital
Vietnam’s registered foreign investment surged in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a sharp increase in large-scale project approvals and capital inflows, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam retail and services growth reaches 10.9 percent in Q1 2026 on holiday demand and tourism surge
Vietnam’s retail and services sector expanded strongly in the first quarter of 2026, driven by holiday consumption and rising international tourist arrivals, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam industrial output posts fastest first-quarter growth since 2020 as manufacturing expands 9.7 percent
Vietnam’s industrial sector maintained strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with the Industrial Production Index rising 9.0 percent year on year, marking the fastest first-quarter expansion since 2020, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam Q1 2026 GDP growth accelerates to 7.83 percent on industry / services
Vietnam’s economy expanded 7.83 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, accelerating from 7.07 percent in the same period last year, with growth broad-based across sectors and led by industry and services, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Electricity production in Vietnam up 24.19 percent in February / year-on-year -5.31%, YTD +4.97%
Vietnam produced 24.58 billion kWh of electricity in February, up 24.19 percent from 19.80 billion kWh in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel prices cut, Double-digit growth target reinforced, New airport services delay approval requested, TikTok VN investment, Bybit in Vietnam, LG
In today’s Vietnam news: VN renews antidumping tariffs on Thai sugar, Power supply challenges continue, USTR tariffs forced labour, AMRO growth forecast downgrade, Foreign
In today’s Vietnam news: Fund outflows May, New HCMC airport trial operations to begin September, M&A HCMC 2026, Compensation for gas-to-electric bike switch Hanoi,
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