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 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.
Vietnam exports to Malaysia down 23.40% February 2026 MoM / computers +30.99% phones +46.32%
In February, Vietnam exported US$413 million worth of goods to Malaysia, down 23.40 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Thailand down 2.83% February 2026 MoM / computers +114.55%, phones +13.59%
In February, Vietnam exported US$793 million worth of goods to Thailand, down 2.83 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam clinker and cement exports down 22.82% MoM in February 2026 / Philippines -23.92%, Malaysia -33.93%
Vietnam exported clinker and cement to the tune of US$100 million in February, down from US$130 million in January, a change of -22.82 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam car production February 2026 +49.18% / year-on-year +8.97, YTD +24.01%
Vietnam produced 51.70 thousand motor vehicles in February, up 49.18 percent from 34.66 thousand units in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 51.32 points, foreign traders net-sell US$71.76 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,647.81, down 51.32 points or 3.02 percent, with a total trading value of VND 31,093.41 billion or US$1180.02 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$71.76 million worth of equities, Friday, 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 20, 2026
On March 20, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,700, and the sell rate was VND 27,750, a change of 300, and 300, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,725 (up 1.09 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam dairy imports down 0.18 percent in February 2026 / New Zealand +28.32%, USA- 13.16%
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$133 million in February, down from US$133 million in January, a change of -0.18 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