This is a brief rundown of what is being reported today in Vietnam and about Vietnam in the international press.
It endeavours to highlight the narratives currently shaping the country’s economic, financial, and business news landscape.
Ed’s note: I’m always looking for new sources with unique insights. If you have anything to share, reach out: mark.barnes@the-shiv.com
Consumer protection fines pay TV
Dan Tri is reporting that Vietnam’s National Competition Commission has fined six pay-TV providers a combined VND3.14 billion (US$121,000) for breaches of consumer protection regulations.
Violations included failing to register standard contracts, using prohibited contract terms, and failing to provide consumers with legally required consent options. View source→
Car sales September
Just-Auto is reporting that Vietnamese vehicle sales fell marginally year-on-year to 26,209 units in September, according to figures published by the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association.
Sales across the association’s reporting manufacturers increased 7 percent to 220,107 units in the first nine months of 2026.
VinFast, excluded from the association’s figures, separately reported domestic electric vehicle sales rising 71 percent to 177,697 units over the same period, the article notes. View source→
Anti-dumping petition stainless steel imports
Steelradar is reporting that Vietnam’s Trade Remedies Authority has accepted a petition seeking an anti-dumping investigation into cold-rolled stainless steel imports from China, Indonesia and Taiwan.
Officials emphasised that accepting the petition does not constitute a formal investigation or establish that dumping or injury to domestic producers has occurred. View source→
China pig farming investment
Porcinews is reporting that Chinese livestock producer Muyuan has broken ground on a US$140 million pig farming and animal feed complex in Gia Lai province.
The pig farm will cost US$119.7 million, initially producing approximately one million pigs annually, with plans to double capacity within five years. View source→
Saigontel licensed Starlink distributor
Technode is reporting that Vietnamese infrastructure company Saigontel has received a telecommunications licence, allowing it to resell SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet services nationwide until 2030.
The licence covers fixed and mobile satellite internet, maritime connectivity and leased connections for mobile base stations, without requiring Saigontel to own network infrastructure. View source→
VCP encourages members to build wealth
Vietnamnet is reporting that Vietnam’s Communist Party Central Committee has endorsed a shift towards encouraging members to pursue legitimate business activities and wealth creation.
The article notes that the approach moves beyond permitting business ownership towards actively facilitating investment, entrepreneurship and private-sector development. View source→
Irish beef enters VN market
Ukr Agro Consult is reporting that Irish beef has entered Vietnam for the first time following the opening of market access in early 2026, citing demand from hot-pot chains, Korean and Japanese restaurants, and households as opportunities for Irish exporters. View source→
Two stadiums to be replaced
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that authorities are planning to demolish two ageing stadiums in Tay Ninh and Lang Son provinces to make way for public squares, parks and memorial facilities. View source→
SSI investment fund exits Vingroup
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that SSI Asset Management’s SSI-SCA fund sold its entire holding of 611,200 Vingroup shares in September, previously representing 10.67 percent of its assets.
The fund also reduced its Vinhomes exposure from 6.73 percent to 3.9 percent. View source→
Exchange rates
As of 8am, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,110, and the sell rate was VND 26,160, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,135 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Meanwhile, the State Bank of Vietnam’s central exchange rate was set at VND 25,633, while the Google Finance mid-market rate stood at VND 25,937.
The spread between the SBV’s central exchange rate and black-market mid-market rates was VND 502 or 1.96 percent.
Stock market Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,720.98, down 14.11 points or 0.81 percent, with a total trading value of VND 12,977.95 billion or US$492.52 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$22.16 million worth of equities on Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Yesterday’s news roundup
In yesterday’s news: Foreign vs domestic securities firms’ capital growth, Transport firms opting for old roads over new expressways, Iran attack VN LPG tanker?, Vietnam petrol motorcycle sales rise 10.4 percent, South Korean arrivals to Vietnam fall 5 percent, Japan plans November summit with Vietnam, Average deposit interest rates, VinFast US electric bus launch plans, Exchange rates, Stock market Friday, Friday’s news roundup, and more. View source→