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.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam down 9.37 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 11.96 million mobile phones in April, down 9.37 percent from 13.20 million in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam News Today, May 14 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: National cloud platform plan approved, Aviation foreign ownership increase proposal, Biofuel nationwide rollout prices, VinFast restructuring, Vingroup debt after VinFast factory sale, Visa violations foreign workers Khanh Hoa, MPS takeover tech-telco firm, Adding EVN debt to power prices, Hanoi sidewalk rent plan, Calls for long term IP strategy, Government bond auction results, Stock market Wednesday, Exchange rates Wednesday, and more.
Vietnam government raises VND 7.65 trillion (US$290.3 million) in May 13 bond auction
Vietnam’s State Treasury raised VND 7.65 trillion (US$290.3 million) in government bond auctions on May 13, with demand concentrated in shorter tenors as longer-dated bonds saw limited investor appetite, according to data from the Vietnam Bond Market Association.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 2.73 points, foreign traders net-sell US$55.86 million, Wednesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,898.37, down 2.73 points or 0.14 percent, with a total trading value of VND 29,704.52 billion or US$1,127.31 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$55.86 million worth of equities, Wednesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate flat, black market dong weaker, May 13, 2026
On May 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,330, and the sell rate was VND 26,360, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,345 (down 0.08 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Aquaculture feed production in Vietnam up 4.67 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 895.40 thousand tonnes of aquaculture feed in April, up 4.67 percent from 855.42 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Animal feed production in Vietnam up 1.21 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 1,354.73 thousand tonnes of animal feed in April, up 1.21 percent from 1,338.55 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Processed seafood production in Vietnam up 3.07 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 685.45 thousand tonnes of processed seafood in April, up 3.07 percent from 665.04 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 9.13 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 126.50 thousand tonnes of aluminium in April, up 9.13 percent from 115.91 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam car sales down 22 percent month-on-month in April 2026
Vietnam’s total car sales fell to 24,479 units in April 2026 from 31,351 units in March, according to Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association data.
Vietnam News Today, May 13 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: VN oil ship turned back US Hormuz blockade, Possible power shortage response plans, VN employers hiring prioritising retention, SBV on complexity of monetary policy management, HBO Max coming to Vietnam, Qualcomm R&D centre Hanoi, Vinfast April sales, Crypto exchanges to choose digital assets for listing, Bank bad debt growth, US Vietnam shrimp anti-dumping duties, Stock market Tuesday, Exchange rates Tuesday, and more.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 5.60 points, foreign traders net-sell US$31.27 million, Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,901.10, up 5.60 points or 0.30 percent, with a total trading value of VND 21,153.44 billion or US$802.79 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$31.27 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, May 12, 2026
On May 12, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,350, and the sell rate was VND 26,380, a change of 70 and 90, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,365 (down 0.30 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam Energy Imports See Kuwaiti Crude Zero-out, LPG and Coal Tick Up, April 2026
Vietnam’s General Department of Customs has released its April data showing a significant jump in energy import values. Import volumes were mixed, however, with coal increasing while crude oil, gasoline and diesel declined
Vietnam News Today, May 12 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Petrol distributors fined mandatory reserves short, Milk prices to rise, EU anti-dumping on some VN plastics abandoned, Techcombank Securities crypto partner US$280m bond raise plan, Customs smuggling seizures, Refinery name change, Land clearance reimbursement power project delay, Hanoi new retail space, Vietnam Airlines seeking capital raising, FedEx Vietnam overloaded, Petrol and diesel imports, Powdered milk production, Stock market Monday, and more.
Vietnam petrol and diesel imports values down 13.60 percent in April 2026 / Malaysia +117.74%, South Korea -31.69%
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$1,257 million in April, down from US$1,455 million in March, a change of -13.60 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 8.98 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 14.54 thousand tonnes of powdered milk in April, up 8.98 percent from 13.34 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s VN-Index down 19.87 points, foreign traders net-sell US$38.82 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,895.50, down 19.87 points or 1.04 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,064.63 billion or US$1,065.07 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$38.82 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 11, 2026
On May 11, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,420, and the sell rate was VND 26,470, a change of 30 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,445 (down 0.11 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam News Today, May 11 2026, Business & Economy
In today’s Vietnam news: Hanoi apartment resales down 60%, Food safety issues causing port congestion, Counterfeit Burberry / Gucci seizure, SK fried chicken chain to enter VN, HCMC apartment size rule distorting market, Communist Party influencer propaganda plans, Growth target analysis from SCMP, US energy company hat in ring nuclear power, Motorshow cancelled two years in a row, Vinfast on clock North Carolina factory, MoC on construction materials price hikes, Vietnam Inflation Well Above Target In April: What Happens Next?, Car production April, and more.
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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