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’s VN-Index up 43.42 points, foreign traders net-sell US$38.10 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,658.19, up 43.42 points or 2.69 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,611.97 billion or US$858.14 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$38.10 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam dong / black market spread blows out to 11.44%, March 25, 2026
On March 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,950, and the sell rate was VND 28,000, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,975 (up 0.07 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam wood and wood products exports down 39.64 percent MoM in February 2026 / USA -44.08%, China -29.00%
Vietnam exported wood and wood products to the tune of US$969 million in February, down from US$1,606 million in January, a change of -39.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 1.73 percent in February / year-on-year -5.36%, YTD -4.43%
Vietnam produced 15.32 million mobile phones in February, up 1.73 percent from 15.06 million units in January, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Today, March 25 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: EU US$606m VN investment clean energy / transport, EU warning on China 5g development VN, Fake news fine hike, Building design competitions increasing apartment costs, Refinery operations, Xanh GSM entry strategy Philippines, Environment tax cut proposal, Fuel price increase, Green consumption, Supercar convoy in HCMC, The Latest US Section 301 Probes and What They Mean for Vietnam, Vietnam Fuel Prices Tracker: March 25, Update, Imports from USA February, Fresh milk production February, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, Fruit and vegetable exports February, and more.
Vietnam imports from USA down 22.70% February 2026 MoM / computers -10.76%, soy beans -2.45%
In February, Vietnam imported US$1,462.43 million worth of goods from the USA, down from US$1,891.99 million in January, a change of -22.70 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 8.97 percent in February / year-on-year -1.51, YTD +1.90
Vietnam produced 138.96 million litres of fresh milk in February, up 8.97 percent from 127.52 million litres in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 23.60 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.09 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,614.77, up 23.60 points or 1.48 percent, with a total trading value of VND 20,461.21 billion or US$776.52 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.09 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, March 24, 2026
On March 24, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,930, and the sell rate was VND 27,980, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,955 (down 0.07 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables exports down 45.51% MoM in February 2026 / China -56.82%, USA -36.22%
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$351 million in February, down from US$644 million in January, a change of -45.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam soy beans imports down 14.06 percent in February 2026 / USA -2.45%, Brazil- 1.21%
Vietnam imported soy beans to the tune of US$133 million in February, down from US$155 million in January, a change of -14.06 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
The Latest US Section 301 Probes and What They Mean for Vietnam
The United States has launched two Section 301 investigations targeting forced labour enforcement and excess capacity. This places Vietnam at risk of new tariffs on key exports.
Vietnam News Today, March 24 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Analysis: New politburo economic experience limited, Nuclear reactor Russia deal, Russia LNG, Sustainability linked loans VP Bank, VN-Index falls below 1,600 points, Investors selling real estate at a loss, Real estate prices in Hanoi & HCMC fall in Q1 2026, Foreign / VN digital asset platform investigation, EU report VN fruit / veg imports pesticide residues, Pig gene editing ambitions, Vietnam Airlines cutting 23 flights/wk, Stock market Monday, Exchange rates Monday, Exports to Indonesia February, Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 56.64 points, foreign traders net-sell US$19.20 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,591.17, down 56.64 points or 3.44 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,259.80 billion or US$1110.43 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$19.20 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, March 23, 2026
On March 23, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,950, and the sell rate was VND 28,000, a change of 250, and 250, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,975 (up 0.90 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam exports to Indonesia down 16.97% February 2026 MoM / textiles & garments -19.66% , iron and steel +11.02%
In February, Vietnam exported US$407 million worth of goods to Indonesia, down 16.97 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, March 23, 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Biofuel mandate moved forward, State to subsidise petrol if PSF runs out, Official response to USTR investigation, Denmark firm buys into Hai Phong port, Fuel price adjustments delay narrowed, Phu Quoc APEC 2027 delays persist – fuel shortage, Gas cylinder price increase, Transport project delays on construction materials shortages, Italian bank meets with Deputy PM, Food safety decree delayed, PM visits Russia, Vietnam Fuel Prices Tracker: March 21, Update, Imports from Thailand February, Cotton imports February, Phone exports February, Exports to Malaysia February, Exports to Thailand February, and more.
Vietnam imports from Thailand down 14.74% February 2026 MoM / Computers -7.76%, cars +57.52%
In February, Vietnam imported US$991.35 million worth of goods from Thailand, down from US$1162.76 million in December, a change of -14.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cotton imports down 33.40 percent in February 2026 / USA -34.70%, Brazil- 34.24%
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$162 million in February, down from US$243 million in January, a change of -33.40 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam phones exports down 3.13% MoM in February 2026 / China -21.36%, USA -23.21%
Vietnam exported phones to the tune of US$5,485 million in February, down from US$5,662 million in January, a change of -3.13 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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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