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 fabrics imports down 20.59 percent in February 2026 / China -22.06%, Taiwan – 24.78%
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,022 million in February, down from US$1,287 million in January, a change of -20.59 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 02 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: SK logistics firm acquires VN partner, Indian clean energy firm market entry, Vietnamese fashion Vogue feature, VNG revenue, Trade ministry industry warnings trade investigations, Vingroup block trade foreign investor US$182m, VinHomes dividend, Fertiliser prices, SK’s Hyosung VN operations struggling, Gov. economy expectations Iran war, Cassava prices rising, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Vietnam Fuel Prices Tracker: April 1, Update, Vietnam fishery products exports February, Cement production February, Vietnam PMI March, and more.
Vietnam fishery products exports down 30.09 percent MoM in February 2026 / China 0.31%, Japan -44.35%
Vietnam exported fishery products to the tune of US$707 million in February, down from US$1,011 million in January, a change of -30.09 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 28.44 points, foreign traders net-sell US$32.94 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,702.93, up 28.44 points or 1.70 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,245.63 billion or US$1109.89 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$32.94 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, April 01, 2026
On April 1, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,500 and the sell rate was VND 27,550, a change of 530, and 530, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,525 (down 1.89 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Cement production in Vietnam up 43.88 percent in February / year-on-year +8.99%, YTD +30.45%
Vietnam produced 17.36 million tonnes of cement in February, up 43.88 percent from 12.07 million tonnes in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam manufacturing hit by cost surge as PMI slows in March
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector remained in expansion in March, but momentum slowed sharply as firms faced a surge in costs linked to the Middle East conflict, according to S&P Global data.
Vietnam imports from the Netherlands down 32.93 percent February 2026 MoM / pharmaceutical products -8.99%, plastics +41.28%
In February, Vietnam imported US$46.28 million worth of goods from the Netherlands, down from US$69.00 million in January, a change of -32.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Singapore down 41.50 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -42.83%, phones +5.33%
In February, Vietnam exported US$335 million worth of goods to Singapore, down 41.50 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, April 01 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Norway labour organisation meets VN counterpart, New cement plant for An Giang, Eurovision headed for Asia, Vingroup requests LNG project change to renewables, Vincapital estimating up to 2% hit to inflation Hormuz, Restrictions on commercial lighting, Proposed waiver of maritime / aviation fees, Grid strain on EV charging, cooling, LNG woes , Airfare price cap removal proposal knocked back, Tourism industry response fuel crisis, Vietnam Airlines jet fuel costs, HCMC lipsyncing ban, France’s BNP Novaland bond to share conversion, Gas cylinder prices jump, Imports from France February, Tourists from Europe February, Stock market Tuesday, and more.
Vietnam imports from France down 46.41 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -20.17%, pharmaceutical products +25.33
In February, Vietnam imported US$155.63 million worth of goods from France, down from US$290.40 million in January, a change of -46.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Europe down -0.10% MoM in February 2026 / Russia -3.20%, Germany 18.10%
In February, Europe accounted for 423,471 tourist arrivals, a decrease of -0.10 percent from January, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 11.95 points, foreign traders net-sell US$32.22 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,674.49, up 11.95 points or 0.72 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,370.13 billion or US$924.86 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$32.22 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 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.
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
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This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It