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 C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong steady, March 31, 2026
On March 31, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 28,030, and the sell rate was VND 28,080, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 28,055 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 12.22 percent in February / year-on-year +6.42%, YTD +13.66%
Vietnam produced 814.21 thousand tonnes of aquaculture feed in February, up 12.22 percent from 725.52 thousand tonnes in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam imports from Taiwan down 27.49 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -26.48%, fabrics -24.78%
In February, Vietnam imported US$2,615.37 million worth of goods from Taiwan, down from US$3,606.77 million in January, a change of -27.49 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to UK down 22.50 percent February 2026 MoM / phones -16.55%, computers 14.89%
In February, Vietnam exported US$606 million worth of goods to the UK, down 22.50 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, March 31 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Ore smuggling border corruption bust, 20% tax for unlisted shares proposed, SBV returns to selling US$ forward contracts, Bike market report, MoC to manage transport market, HCMC – Ha Long Bay flights suspended, MoIT looking for legal counsel re: US 301 investigations, E-commerce sellers pushed out, Coffee prices expected to fall, Stock market Monday, Animal feed production February, Imports from Japan February, Imports from Germany February, Exports to India February, Phone imports February, Exports to France February, Exchange rates Monday, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 10.26 points, foreign traders net-sell US$51.69 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,662.54, down 10.26 points or 0.61 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,490.60 billion or US$815.58 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$51.69 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 14.35 percent in February / year-on-year +8.89%, YTD +13.86%
Vietnam produced 1,386.76 thousand tonnes of animal feed in February, up 14.35 percent from 1,212.73 thousand tonnes in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam imports from Japan down 19.92 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -35.35%, iron and steel -21.17%
In February, Vietnam imported US$1,872.41 million worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,338.25 million in January, a change of -19.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Germany down 12.60 percent February 2026 MoM / pharmaceutical products -2.57%, computers -20.26%
In February, Vietnam imported US$313.60 million worth of goods from Germany, down from US$358.80 million in January, a change of -12.60 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to India down 14.55 percent February 2026 MoM / phones 44.50%, computers -45.02%
In February, Vietnam exported US$850 million worth of goods to India, down 14.55 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam phones imports down 36.99 percent in February 2026 / China -39.50%, South Korea 38.86%
Vietnam imported phones to the tune of US$601 million in February, down from US$953 million in January, a change of -36.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to France down 30.38 percent February 2026 MoM / phones -5.11%, footwear -49.81%
In February, Vietnam exported US$288 million worth of goods to France, down 30.38 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, March 30, 2026
On March 30, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 28,030 and the sell rate was VND 28,080, a change of 110, and 110, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 28,055 (up 0.39 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 8.14 percent in February / year-on-year +17.39%, YTD +24.78%
Vietnam produced 643.78 thousand tonnes of processed seafood in February, up 8.14 percent from 595.34 thousand tonnes in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam imports from Malaysia down 12.32 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -15.04%, petroleum products -9.60%
In February, Vietnam imported US$907.66 million worth of goods from Malaysia, down from US$1,035.23 million in January, a change of -12.32 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to South Korea down 7.76 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -19.68%, phones +73.19%
In February, Vietnam exported US$2,456 million worth of goods to South Korea, down 7.76 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, March 30 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: SBV governor to step down, Coca-Cola distributor revenues, Home Credit acquisition falls through, Minimum localisation policy for FDI projects proposed, MoC calls for reduction in pilotage fees, Government tops up PSF, 19 Vietnamese ships caught in Hormuz dramas, Poker machines regulations update, Water management price pressure, Petrol tax-break extension proposed, Customs corruption, Fuel capacity expanded – Phu My condensate plant, FLC US$1 billion MoU, Electronics manufacturers struggling to find workers, SSC issues round of disclosure failure fines, HCMC permitted crops, Crypto tax framework issued, and more.
Vietnam exports to UAE down 30.30 percent February 2026 MoM / phones -19.95%, computers -11.06%
In February, Vietnam exported US$405 million worth of goods to the UAE, down 30.30 percent from January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from South Korea down 9.11 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -6.73%, petroleum products +4.59%
In February, Vietnam imported US$5,534.47 million worth of goods from South Korea, down from US$6,089.06 million in January, a change of -9.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 6.85 percent in February / year-on-year -2.25%, YTD -0.53%
Vietnam produced 129.29 thousand tonnes of aluminum in February, up 6.85 percent from 121.00 thousand tonnes in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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,
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