August 24, 2026
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 imports from Japan down 19.92 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -35.35%, iron and steel -21.17%
the-shiv March 31, 2026 12:00 am
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%
the-shiv March 30, 2026 10:00 pm
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%
the-shiv March 30, 2026 10:00 pm
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%
the-shiv March 30, 2026 8:00 pm
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%
the-shiv March 30, 2026 8:00 pm
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
the-shiv March 30, 2026 4:32 pm
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%
the-shiv March 30, 2026 4:00 pm
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%
the-shiv March 30, 2026 2:00 pm
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%
the-shiv March 30, 2026 12:00 pm
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
Mark Barnes March 30, 2026 8:31 am
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%
the-shiv March 29, 2026 6:00 pm
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%
the-shiv March 29, 2026 3:00 pm
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%
the-shiv March 29, 2026 3:00 pm
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.
Vietnam exports to Japan down 24.03 percent February 2026 MoM / textiles and garments -22.68%, phones 30.24%
the-shiv March 29, 2026 1:00 pm
In February, Vietnam exported US$1,922 million worth of goods to Japan, down 24.03 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel imports down 34.12 percent in February 2026 / China -44.30%, Indonesia – 24.93%
the-shiv March 29, 2026 11:31 am
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$680 million in February, down from US$1,033 million in January, a change of -34.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Taiwan down 19.02 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -3.80%, phones +200.10%
the-shiv March 28, 2026 10:00 pm
In February, Vietnam exported US$433 million worth of goods to Taiwan, down 19.02 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Tourists arriving in Vietnam from Americas up 3.8% MoM in February 2026 / USA +2.3%, Canada +16.8%
the-shiv March 28, 2026 4:00 pm
In February, the Americas accounted for 141,828 tourist arrivals, an increase of 3.80 percent from January, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 25.85 percent in February / year-on-year -6.47%, YTD +9.04%
the-shiv March 28, 2026 2:00 pm
Vietnam produced 12.97 thousand tonnes of powdered milk in February, up 25.85 percent from 10.30 thousand tonnes in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam imports from India down 29.89 percent February 2026 MoM / iron and steel -4.24%, fishery products -55.55%
the-shiv March 28, 2026 1:00 pm
In February, Vietnam imported US$475.74 million worth of goods from India, down from US$678.58 million in January, a change of -29.89 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to China down 25.58 percent February 2026 MoM / computers 0.79%, phones -21.36%
the-shiv March 28, 2026 12:00 pm
In February, Vietnam exported US$4,705 million worth of goods to China, down 25.58 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, August 27 2026, Business & Economy
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,
Vietnam News Today, August 26 2026, Business & Economy
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,
Vietnam News Today, August 25 2026, Business & Economy
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
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