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 central exchange rate unchanged, black market dong steady, May 28, 2026
On May 28, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,380, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from Taiwan up 2.38 percent April 2026 MoM
In April, Vietnam imported US$3,924.03 million worth of goods from Taiwan, up from US$3,833.00 million in March, a change of 2.38 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, May 28 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vinhomes gold scheme adjusted, Only biofuel petrol mix available after June 1 confirmed, Samsung chip testing factory plans, Vietnam 11th biggest app downloads, Gold to dong compensation claim change proposed, Local perspective on development challenges, Vingroup film project, Employees responsible for employer tax obligations, Nuclear plant resettlement progress, 1.5 R&D workers per 1,000, Yesterday’s government bond auction results, Foreign traders net-sell US$31.12 million of stocks, Wednesday, Black market dong unchanged, Wednesday, and more.
Vietnam Government Bonds: Yields Rise as Demand Weakens at May 27 Auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 11,430 billion (about US$434 million) at its May 27 government bond auction, with weak demand again evident across longer-dated tenors as yields continued to edge higher, according to a release from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 9.75 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.12 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,874.43, down 9.75 points or 0.52 percent, with a total trading value of VND 24,223.52 billion or US$919.30 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.12 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong unchanged, May 27, 2026
On May 27, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,380, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from South Korea surge 6.43 percent in April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$7,528.56 million worth of goods from South Korea, up from US$7,073.94 million in March, a change of 6.43 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electricity in Vietnam: Hanoi Faces Outages Amid Heatwave Demand Surge
Power shortages have become part and parcel with summer heat in Hanoi, but relief could be a long way away with power development bogged down in the same issues that have plagued the sector for years.
Vietnam imports from Japan fall 4.34 percent in April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$2,328.13 million worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,433.66 million in March, a change of -4.34 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, May 27 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Power shortages Hanoi, Another PDP8 revision tabled, Ukraine investigating steel dumping, Copper tube anti-dumping, HSBC clean energy credit facility, CNN in Vietnam, Vinhomes bond issuance, Real estate sector debt, Extorting traffic police, More petrol distributors fined, VN-Index falls 1.85 points Tuesday, SBV weakens central exchange rate Tuesday, Imports from India up double digits in April, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 1.85 points, foreign traders net-sell US$34.08 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,884.18, down 1.85 points or 0.10 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,739.31 billion or US$749.12 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$34.08 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, back market dong steady, May 26, 2026
On May 26, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,380 and the sell rate was VND 26,420, a change of 0, and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,400 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from India reach double digits in April over March, iron & steel sees biggest gains
In April, Vietnam imported US$815.70 million worth of goods from India, up from US$722.12 million in March, a change of 12.96 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam Oil & Gas: Bidding Opens for Block 17 Exploration
There is a lot of activity in Vietnam’s oil and gas sector on the back of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite this newfound motivation, however, it is only one piece of a much more complicated puzzle.
Vinhomes’ Gold-for-Real Estate Scheme Regulatory Red Flags
This scheme should raise some red flags with Vietnam’s regulators and macro policy hawks, and it will be interesting to see if it is allowed to go ahead, and if so, if anyone actually takes up the offer.
Vietnam imports from the USA climb 6.41 percent April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$1,886.06 million worth of goods from the USA, up from US$1,772.51 million in March, a change of 6.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, May 26 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: PH ups investment in VN infrastructure firm, Oil exploration rights open for bidding, VinFast Auto’s new chairman, New Vingroup company ownership structure, HoSE liquidity lowest in 6 weeks, VN enters top 10 global steel producers, Lending yields margin loans, Oil and gas power to fill supply-demand gap, Questions over string of scheduled IPOs, VN-Index down 19.76 points, Monday, Black market dong stronger, Monday, Imports from China grow month-on-month in April, Analysis: North Carolina vs VinFast Lawsuit, What Happens Next?, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.76 points, foreign traders net-sell US$120.42 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,877.13, down 19.76 points or 1.04 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,315.59 billion or US$846.89 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$120.42 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 stronger, May 25, 2026
On May 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,380, and the sell rate was VND 26,420, a change of 100, and 100, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,400 (down 0.38 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from China grow 11 percent in April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$20,209.68 million worth of goods from China, up from US$18,205.54 million in March, a change of 11.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel prices cut, Double-digit growth target reinforced, New airport services delay approval requested, TikTok VN investment, Bybit in Vietnam, LG
In today’s Vietnam news: VN renews antidumping tariffs on Thai sugar, Power supply challenges continue, USTR tariffs forced labour, AMRO growth forecast downgrade, Foreign
In today’s Vietnam news: Fund outflows May, New HCMC airport trial operations to begin September, M&A HCMC 2026, Compensation for gas-to-electric bike switch Hanoi,
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