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 News Today, May 18 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: CAAV on airline impact fuel prices, Vietnam Airlines fuel price impacts, Electricity use hits new peak, Vietnam Airlines salary cuts + workforce trimming, State Bank relaxes loan-deposit ratio rules, Shoppee misleading promotion fine, MPS to tighten oversight of foreigners, PM on reducing fire safety / environment regulations, China pulls out of ore mine, MoF pushes back on consumers absorbing EVN losses, Party member bonuses, Nghi Son oil shipment clears US Hormuz blockade, 13 bidding for stake in beer maker, and more.
Vietnam fabric imports reached US$1,462.26 million in April 2026, up 35.01 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported fabric to the tune of US$1,462 million in April, up from US$1,083 million in March, a change of 35.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam soy bean imports reached US$104.34 million in April 2026, down 30.25 percent MoM
Vietnam imported soy beans to the tune of US$104 million in April, down from US$150 million in March, a change of -30.25 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam machinery and tools imports reached US$5.9 billion in April 2026, up 6.72 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported machinery and tools to the tune of US$5,928 million in April, up from US$5,555 million in March, a change of 6.72 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam computers and electronics imports reached US$18.76 billion in April 2026, up 6.17 percent month-on-month
Vietnam imported computers and electronics to the tune of US$18,763 million in April, up from US$17,672 million in March, a change of 6.17 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel imports reached US$1,008.05 million in April 2026, up 13.08 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$1,008 million in April, up from US$891 million in March, a change of 13.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cars imports reached US$433.82 million in April 2026, down 26.43 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported cars to the tune of US$434 million in April, down from US$590 million in March, a change of -26.43 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam LPG imports reached US$387.02 million in April 2026, up 81.75 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported LPG to the tune of US$387 million in April, up from US$213 million in March, a change of 81.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 3.86 points, foreign traders net-sell US$30.40 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,921.60, down 3.86 points or 0.20 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,053.15 billion or US$874.88 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$30.40 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 stronger, May 15, 2026
On May 15, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,360, and the sell rate was VND 26,390, a change of 10 and 10, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,375 (down 0.04 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam fertiliser imports reached US$151.80 million in April 2026, up 2.79 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported fertiliser to the tune of US$152 million in April, up from US$148 million in March, a change of 2.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coal imports reached US$970.88 million in April 2026, up 61.44 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$971 million in April, up from US$601 million in March, a change of 61.44 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, May 15 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Vingroup launches surgical robots company, Fake Rolex Gucci Louis Vuitton seizure, Vingroup establishes mining company, Fuel prices lowered, Draft policy EV subsidies Hanoi, EVN cuts losses by US$1.5b in 2025, Secondary metals processing hub doubts, French air cargo firm begins Hanoi-Paris route, SK cable supplier VN data centre, SK fund sells VN construction firm, VN reiterates IP improvement efforts, Bank deposits data changes, Vietjet ranks 27 biggest airlines by market cap, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 27.09 points, foreign traders net-buy US$9.68 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,925.46, up 27.09 points or 1.43 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,155.90 billion or US$840.83 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$9.68 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, May 14, 2026
On May 14, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,370, and the sell rate was VND 26,400, a change of 40 and 40, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,385 (up 0.15 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam crude oil imports value up 30.24 percent in April 2026 / Nigeria -43.27%, Kuwait -100.00%
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$716 million in April, up from US$550 million in March, a change of 30.24 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Interview: Chris Walker | Vietnam Sourcing Expert | RE: Apparel manufacturing Vietnam + rising fuel prices
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 affecting apparel manufacturing, transport costs, and factory profit margins.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 1.31 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 361.34 thousand motorbikes in April, down 1.31 percent from 366.13 thousand in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Electricity production in Vietnam up 8.51 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 28.83 billion kWh of electricity in April, up 8.51 percent from 26.57 billion kWh in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cement production in Vietnam up 4.47 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 17.39 million tonnes of cement in April, up 4.47 percent from 16.65 million tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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,
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