Vietnam's inflation rate increased to 5.6% in May of 2026 (Thursday, June 18,2026)

Vietnam’s annual inflation rate increased to 5.6% in May of 2026 from 5.46% in the previous month, and was the the highest since January of 2020, mostly due to faster price growth in transport (increased by 12.48% vs 11.08% in April), and increasing energy costs because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

  Vietnam commodities market on June 18, 2026: Gold falls, coffee stall, pepper high (Thursday, June 18,2026)

Vietnam's commodity markets showed mixed movements on Thursday morning, with domestic gold prices falling sharply in line with global trends, coffee prices edging lower locally while gaining strength on international exchanges, and pepper prices remaining at elevated levels. Rice prices were largely stable, durian maintained strong price levels, and live hog prices continued to weaken in central and southern regions.

  Latest regulations on transit of Lao goods through Vietnam (Thursday, June 18,2026)

Document No. 44/VBHN-BCT systematizes the currently effective regulations on the transit of Lao goods through Vietnamese territory.

  Textiles remain a key Vietnamese export to Russia (Wednesday, June 17,2026)

Textiles and garments continued to be one of Vietnam’s leading export categories to the Russian market in the first five months of 2026, generating export revenue of more than USD 106.99 million.

  Ministry of Industry and Trade works with Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to promote double-digit export growth (Wednesday, June 17,2026)

In implementing the tasks and objectives set out in Conclusion No. 18-KL/TW dated April 2, 2026, of the Second Plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee on the socio-economic development plan, national financial plan, public borrowing and debt repayment, and the five-year medium-term public investment plan for 2026-2030 associated with the goal of achieving “double-digit” growth, as well as Resolution No. 148/NQ-CP dated June 6, 2026, of the Government’s regular meeting for May 2026, and to coordinate the implementation of measures aimed at achieving the double-digit export growth target in 2026, on June 12, 2026, the Minister of Industry and Trade and leaders of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment co-chaired a working session with agencies and units under the three ministries to discuss and agree on solutions to remove bottlenecks and facilitate production and export activities.

  Vietnam tourist arrivals reached 1.78 million in May of 2026 (Wednesday, June 17,2026)

International arrivals to Vietnam in May of 2026 increased by 16.5% year-on-year to a seven-month low of 1.78 million, after increasing by 22.8% in April of this year.

  Vietnam commodities market on June 17, 2026: Gold rebounded, coffee eased (Wednesday, June 17,2026)

Vietnam's commodity markets showed mixed trends on Wednesday as domestic gold prices rebounded sharply, coffee prices edged lower in the Central Highlands, while rice export prices and rubber markets remained supported by positive developments in international trading.

  Vietnam rice market stable on June 16 do slow trading activity (Tuesday, June 16,2026)

Rice prices in Vietnam's Mekong Delta remained largely unchanged on Tuesday, while trading activity continued at a slow pace. Export rice quotations were also steady.

  Vietnam pepper prices hold steady on June 16, 2026 (Tuesday, June 16,2026)

Domestic pepper prices remained unchanged on Tuesday, staying within a range of VND138,500-VND140,500 per kg across Vietnam's major growing regions as the market continued to consolidate following strong gains earlier this year.

  Vietnam coffee prices near VND90,000 per kg on June 16, 2026 (Tuesday, June 16,2026)

Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam's Central Highlands remained near recent highs on Tuesday, approaching the VND90,000 per kg mark after strong gains last week, supported by tight domestic supplies and a rebound in global coffee markets.