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, April 10 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Samsung chip testing and packaging facility possibility, Household income sentiment declines, Burger King scales back operations, Fuel prices reduced, Just 2 projects >2/3 March FDI, Food price management, Private sector state propaganda, Standing committee agrees to fuel tax cut extension proposal, “Off-budget” funds to support PSF proposal, Ford + Tasco Auto MoU EV charging infrastructure, MoIT on US trade investigations, New SBV governor + bank meeting, Public investment goals 2026 – 2030, Seafood sector challenges on provincial merger, Stock market Thursday, Exchange rates Thursday, WB revised growth forecasts, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.87 points, foreign traders net-sell US$94.61 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,736.68, down 19.87 points or 1.13 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,902.02 billion or US$1096.85 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$94.61 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong flat, April 09, 2026
On April 9, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,910, and the sell rate was VND 26,960, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,935 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam World Bank growth outlook revised: 2027 + 2026 upgraded
Vietnam’s 2027 growth forecast has been raised to 7.6 percent while its 2026 projection was cut to 6.3 percent, compared to 6.6 percent previously, in the World Bank’s April Economic Update.
Vietnam Bond Market Report March 2026: Key Takeaways
Vietnam corporate bond issuances in March totalled VND 16,311 billion (US$619.02 million), including private placements and public offerings, according to Vietnam Bond Market Association data.
Vietnam News Today, April 09 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: New C.bank governor, Rearranging April-May public holidays, President-GS To Lam to visit China, Facebook extortion, MoIT cuts fuel prices, Electricity peak pricing review, Deposit interest rates peaking?, VN perspective on Philippines rice import probe, Garment sector push for imported textile scrap, Electricity overload warning, Government bond issue April 8, Vietnam Stock Market and the Iran War: Impact, Risks, and Outlook, Tourist arrivals from Asia, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Television production March, Interview: Hugo Bosch, HSC’s Emerging Asia Podcast Host RE: Middle East Conflict / Vietnam Stock Market, and more.
Vietnam sells only 10-year bonds in April 8 auction as other tenors see no uptake
Vietnam’s State Treasury on April 8 auctioned VND13,500 billion (US$512.33 million) in government bonds across 5-year, 10-year, 15-year and 20-year tenors, but only 10-year bonds were sold, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Asia down -6.30% MoM in March 2026 / Korea -26.30%, India +18.80%
In March, Asia accounted for 1,508,011 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -6.30 percent from February, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 79.01 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.20 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,756.55, up 79.01 points or 4.71 percent, with a total trading value of VND 34,920.78 billion or US$1325.27 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.20 million worth of equities, Wednesday, 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 08, 2026
On April 8, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,910 and the sell rate was VND 26,960, a change of 140, and 140, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,935 (down 0.52 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Television production in Vietnam up 26.21 percent in March / year-on-year +0.73%, YTD -0.96%
Vietnam produced 1,504.25 thousand units of televisions in March, up 26.21 percent from 1,191.86 thousand units in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam Stock Market April 2026: Iran War Impacts, Risks, and Outlook
This is a brief rundown on how the market has been performing / what’s expected from the market moving forward. With comments from VinaCapital Chief Economist Michael Kokalari and Host of Ho Chi Minh City Securities Emerging Asia podcast, Hugo Bosch.
Interview: Hugo Bosch, HSC’s Emerging Asia Podcast Host RE: Middle East Conflict / Vietnam Stock Market
This is an interview with Hugo Bosch, host of Ho Chi Minh Securities’ Emerging Asia Podcast, about the impact the conflict in the Middle East is having on Vietnam’s stock market.
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.
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