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 down 18.95 points, foreign traders net-sell US$24.55 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,844.54, down 18.95 points or 1.02 percent, with a total trading value of VND 15,047.51 billion or US$571.06 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$24.55 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong steady, June 01, 2026
On June 1, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,400, and the sell rate was VND 26,450, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,425 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Energy in Vietnam: Only petrol-ethanol mix to be available from today
Starting today, all unleaded gasoline sold in Vietnam is to be blended with ethanol. However, this is not welcome news for everyone, with some consumers concerned it might damage their vehicles.
Vietnam imports from France jump nearly 39 percent month-on-month in April
In April, Vietnam imported US$246.00 million worth of goods from France, up from US$177.31 million in March, a change of 38.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
E-commerce in Vietnam: Shopee fee increase U-turn after gov’t review
One way to read this is that it might reflect an effort to pre-empt more burdensome government regulation as scrutiny of Vietnam’s increasingly concentrated e-commerce market grows.
Vietnam News Today, June 01 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Third USTR 301 investigation, Commentary USTR “priority” IP designation, Arbitration rules upgrade, Living costs for younger workers, Shopee delays fee increase, Anti-dumping investigation Mexico into Vietnamese wire, Faults from E10 fuel supplier responsibility, To Lam speech Shangri-La Dialogue, SBV to publish ForEx reserves from 2027, Indebted construction firm builds Gold train underground, India says VN has signed missile deal, Relocation graves for Trump resort, Two fuel licenses revoked Hanoi, and more.
Vietnam imports from Germany slide in April over March 2026
In April, Vietnam imported US$370.96 million worth of goods from Germany, down from US$404.56 million in March, a change of -8.31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Malaysia jump in April over May 2026 on petroleum import surge
In April, Vietnam imported US$1,702.87 million worth of goods from Malaysia, up from US$1,185.48 million in March, a change of 43.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 0.18 points, foreign traders net-sell US$26.68 million, Friday
The VN-Index closed at 1,863.49, down 0.18 points or 0.01 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,582.49 billion or US$743.17 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$26.68 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, May 29, 2026
On May 29, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,400, and the sell rate was VND 26,450, a change of 20 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,425 (up 0.09 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam’s imports from Thailand fall just over 20 percent in April month-on-month
In April, Vietnam imported US$1,172.77 million worth of goods from Thailand, down from US$1,479.35 million in March, a change of -20.72 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Today, May 29 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: VN GS in Thailand, Private capital investment rebound, Seafood firm outstanding 2009 gold loan, Fuel prices come down, Stock forum closing down, HSR consultant selection, E-commerce fees review, VinFast raises charter capital, VA launches direct flight HCMC-Phuket, Novaland bond proposal, Stock exchange Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, Vietnam Fuel Prices Tracker: May 28, Update, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 10.76 points, foreign traders net-sell US$22.28 million, Thursday
The VN-Index closed at 1,863.67, down 10.76 points or 0.57 percent, with a total trading value of VND 19,530.15 billion or US$741.18 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.28 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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.
In today’s Vietnam news: GS TL on AI, Saigon Economic Times last issue, Fuel prices cut, Vinhomes issuing more bonds, Counterfeit Korean cosmetics store,
In today’s Vietnam news: Power supply imports, Hanoi boulevard project protests, Antidumping duties coming for boxes, Maersk container terminal project Hanoi, Vinpearl foreign investment,
In today’s Vietnam news: Credit limits removed for some major projects, Estonian web security company market entry, Vingroup’s Vuong becomes major shareholder LP Bank,
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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