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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’s Tourism Industry Takes Fuel Crisis Hit to International Arrivals, Resort Construction

Mark Barnes May 7, 2026 12:52 pm

Few industries in Vietnam are feeling the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz more than tourism, with higher fuel prices leading to a decline in international arrivals and delaying new resort and hotel projects due to fuel shortages and higher construction costs.

Vietnam News Today, May 07 2026, Business & Economy

Mark Barnes May 7, 2026 8:56 am

In today’s Vietnam news: Fake news draft decree, IP crackdown announced, Lithuanian electronics factory, Tighter price controls to tackle inflation, Rare earth exports customs inspections to increase, Indonesia’s Kredivo takes over VN digital bank, Vietnam’s newest airline starts flying HCMC to Quang Ninh, Local news MoU with stock exchange, PM pushing for LT airport operational 2026, Hung Yen stadium taking shape, Vietnam Stock Market Outlook May 2026: Energy Down, Vingroup Up, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, and more.

Vietnam government sells US$209 million in bonds, demand concentrated in 5–10 year tenors

the-shiv May 7, 2026 7:32 am

Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 5,500 billion (US$209 million) at its May 6 auction, with demand concentrated in shorter tenors.

Vietnam’s VN-Index up 16.35 points, foreign traders net-sell US$41.78 million, Wednesday

the-shiv May 6, 2026 4:42 pm

The VN-Index closed at 1,891.20, up 16.35 points or 0.87 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,825.58 billion or US$904.20 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$41.78 million worth of equities, Wednesday, 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 06, 2026

the-shiv May 6, 2026 4:25 pm

On May 6, Vietnam’s black market US dollar rates were quoted at VND 26,580 (buy) and VND 26,620 (sell), both up 40, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,600, down 0.15 percent, according to Ty Gia USD.

Tourists arriving in Vietnam from total down -2.30% MoM in April 2026 / Americas -10.70%, Asia -2.30%

the-shiv May 6, 2026 1:55 pm

In April, total tourist arrivals reached 2,031,519, down 2.30 percent from March 2026, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.

Vietnam Stock Market Outlook May 2026: Energy Down, Vingroup Up

Mark Barnes May 6, 2026 9:03 am

April saw Vietnam’s energy stocks fall sharply even as global oil prices surged, as government fuel price caps prevented companies from passing on rising costs.

Vietnam News Today, May 06 2026, Business & Economy

Mark Barnes May 6, 2026 8:08 am

In today’s Vietnam news: Deputy PM calls for lower interest rates, Petrolimex statement publication inconsistencies, LNG power plant offtake capped at 75 percent, Be riding-hailing increases fares, Intel relocation Costa Rica to VN, Fines unemployment insurance payment delays, Solar power FiTs too low, Fixed contract level electricity idea rejected, Pushback automotive sector removal conditional business lines, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Vietnam news roundup Tuesday, and more.

Vietnam’s VN-Index up 20.79 points, foreign traders net-sell US$37.69 million, Tuesday

the-shiv May 5, 2026 4:45 pm

The VN-Index closed at 1,874.85, up 20.79 points or 1.12 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,355.04 billion or US$848.39 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$37.69 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, May 05, 2026

the-shiv May 5, 2026 4:38 pm

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

Mark Barnes May 5, 2026 8:32 am

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-shiv May 4, 2026 5:43 pm

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

the-shiv May 4, 2026 4:23 pm

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

the-shiv May 4, 2026 3:50 pm

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

Mark Barnes May 4, 2026 3:19 pm

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

Mark Barnes May 4, 2026 9:46 am

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.