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 24 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: HCMC petrochemical complex to shutdown from mid-May, Fuel price cuts, Electronics firm to produce lubricant, Drop in revenue for small business survey results, Vinamilk expands into beer, FedEx Viettel post partnership, South Korea train deal HCMC metro, Nuclear power financing, Bank account before IRC approval proposal, Hanoi petrol bike ban rolled back, Alcohol maker performance Q1, Vinfast criticism in local press, MoF forecasts inflation 5.5 percent, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 13.06 points, foreign traders net-sell US$63.00 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,870.36, up 13.06 points or 0.70 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,277.90 billion or US$1111.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$63.00 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong steady, April 23, 2026
On April 23, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,570, and the sell rate was VND 26,600, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,585 (unchanged), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam chemicals imports up 56.75 percent in March 2026 / China +83.03%, Japan +29.31%
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$892 million in March, up from US$569 million in February, a change of 56.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coal exports down 21.74 percent MoM in March 2026
Vietnam exported coal to the tune of US$16 million in March, down from US$21 million in February, a change of -21.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cement and clinker exports up 27.98 percent MoM in March 2026 / Bangladesh 333.99%, Philippines 23.02%
Vietnam exported cement and clinker to the tune of US$128 million in March, up from US$100 million in February, a change of 27.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables exports up 51.56 percent MoM in March 2026 / China +48.41%, USA +63.30%
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$532 million in March, up from US$351 million in February, a change of 51.56 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 23 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: VN Mercantile Exchange international integration agreement, Nuclear power village relocation concerns, SK + VN leaders meeting outcomes, Vinfast car deliveries jump, Singapore firm buy out local partner Cai Mep LNG terminal, Japanese flour factory HCMC, VP Bank chasing high-risk, high-reward, Sacombank passes on crypto exchange, HCMC-Hanoi flight fuel surcharge, DPPA expansion proposed, Government bond auction Wednesday, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, and more.
Vietnam raises VND 10.4 trillion (US$395 million) in April 22 bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 10,400 billion (US$395 million) in its April 22 bond auction, with demand concentrated in the 5-year, 10-year and 15-year tenors, according to the latest release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 23.82 points, foreign traders net-sell US$3.38 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,857.30, up 23.82 points or 1.30 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,390.52 billion or US$811.78 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$3.38 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 22, 2026
On April 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,570 and the sell rate was VND 26,600, a change of 30, and 50, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,585 (down 0.15 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Beer production in Vietnam up 24.03 percent in March / year-on-year +7.97%, YTD +12.94%
Vietnam produced 379.66 million litres of beer in March, up 24.03 percent from 306.11 million litres in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam machines and tools imports up 37.26% in March 2026 / China +37.78%, Japan +32.52%
Vietnam imported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,555 million in March, up from US$4,047 million in February, a change of 37.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
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