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.

  FDI into Vietnam increased by 9.6% in the first five months of 2026 (Wednesday, June 17,2026)

In the first 5 months of this year, the disbursement of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam increased by 9.6% compared with the same period last year to 9.75 billion USD, and was the highest figure of in the first five months of the year in at least 18 years.

  Foreign trade management regulations and import quotas updated (Wednesday, June 17,2026)

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued Consolidated Document No. 47/VBHN-BCT, updating regulations on foreign trade management, tariff quotas, and import/export licensing.

  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.

  Vietnam-ASEAN trade exchange in first 5 months of 2025 (Tuesday, June 16,2026)

In the first 5 months of the year, Vietnam's exports to the ASEAN market reached US$18.5 billion, an increase of 16.9%; while imports from this region reached US$27.1 billion, an increase of 21.6%.

  Vietnam's trade deficit reached USD 5.21 billion in May of 2026 (Tuesday, June 16,2026)

Vietnam trade deficit reached 5.21 billion USD in May of 2026, from a surplus of 0.62 billion USD in May of 2025 and was the largest trade deficit ever from 1990.

  Vietnam's industrial output growth fell in May of 2026 (Tuesday, June 16,2026)

In May of 2026, Vietnam’s industrial production increased by 8.8% compared with the figure of May of 2025, but fell from 9.3% increase in April.

  Regulations on administrative sanctions in field of industrial property amended (Monday, June 15,2026)

The Government has just issued Decree No. 186/2026/ND-CP amending and supplementing several articles of Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP on administrative sanctions in the field of industrial property to improve the legal basis and enhance the effectiveness of management and enforcement of industrial property rights in the new situation.

  Vietnam corn market remained stable in May as imports stayed strong (Sunday, June 14,2026)

Vietnam's corn market remained largely stable in May 2026, with domestic grain prices showing little change from the previous month despite continued strong import volumes and steady demand from the livestock sector.

  Vietnam steel imports edge down in Jan-Apr despite higher prices (Sunday, June 14,2026)

Vietnam's steel imports fell slightly in the first four months of 2026 as weaker purchases from China and Japan outweighed gains from alternative suppliers, although higher global prices helped keep import spending broadly stable.

  Vietnam's IIP in May and first five months of 2026 (Saturday, June 13,2026)

According to the General Statistics Office, Ministry of Finance, the Industrial Production Index (IIP) in May of 2026 was estimated to increase by 3.3% compared to the previous month and by 8.8% compared to the same period of 2025.

  Vietnam's petroleum market in May 2026 (Saturday, June 13,2026)

In May 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance jointly adjusted domestic retail fuel prices three times, on May 7, May 14, and May 21, to ensure that domestic fuel prices reflected movements in global oil markets.

  Agricultural, forestry and fisheries export exceed US$30 billion after 5 months of 2026 (Friday, June 12,2026)

In the first 5 months of 2026, entire agriculture and environment sector maintained positive growth momentum with agricultural, forestry and fisheries exports reaching US$30.69 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of US$8.41 billion.

  Australia, Poland and many other markets simultaneously signal new SPS regulations (Friday, June 12,2026)

New regulations on plant quarantine, food safety and traceability, issued by various countries in the second half of May, are impacting many Vietnamese agricultural products.

  Vietnam commodities market on June 12: Gold surged, coffee rebounded, premium durian prices rose (Friday, June 12,2026)

Vietnam's commodity markets showed mixed movements on Friday, with domestic gold prices soaring, coffee prices rebounding after recent declines, and premium durian varieties posting notable gains. Meanwhile, rice and live hog markets remained largely stable, while global rubber prices fell amid concerns over weakening demand.

  Export tax rates in Export Tariff Schedule amended (Friday, June 12,2026)

The Government has issued Decree No. 201/2026/ND-CP amending the export tax rates of some items in the Export Tariff Schedule under Decree No. 26/2023/ND-CP, effective from July 23, 2026.

  Vietnam's trade balance in May and first five months of 2026 (Friday, June 12,2026)

According to the preliminary data from the General Statistics Office, under the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam’s trade balance in May 2026 showed a deficit of US$5.21 billion.

  Vietnamese rice finds its place through quality and low emissions (Thursday, June 11,2026)

Pressure from prices and increasingly stringent import standards is driving rice industry to compete on quality, traceability and reduced emissions.

  In the first 5 months of the year, total import and export turnover increased sharply (Thursday, June 11,2026)

In the first 5 months of 2026, total import and export turnover of goods nationwide reached 99.07 billion USD, an increase of 3.2% compared to the previous month and an increase of 25.8% compared to the same period last year.

  Impressive growth in fruit and vegetable exports in the first 5 months of 2026 (Thursday, June 11,2026)

Fruit and vegetable export continued to maintain impressive growth in the first 5 months of 2026 with a turnover of nearly 2.7 billion USD, an increase of 16% compared to the same period.

  Forecast for rice export price recovery amidst supply pressure (Thursday, June 11,2026)

Risk of El Niño increases concerns about global supply shortages, pushing export rice prices to recover and opening up more opportunities for Vietnamese rice.

  Vietnam commodities market on June 11: Gold plunged, coffee and rubber declined, pepper bucked the trend (Thursday, June 11,2026)

Domestic gold prices fell sharply on Thursday morning, extending losses in global markets, while coffee and rubber prices declined under pressure from international exchanges. In contrast, pepper prices edged higher in the domestic market, while rice, durian and live hog markets remained largely stable.

  Regulations on procedures for issuing and managing APEC Business Travel Cards issued (Thursday, June 11,2026)

The Prime Minister has issued new regulations on the procedures, authority, and process for issuing and managing APEC Business Travel Cards, effective from July 1, 2026.

  New phase of supporting industry development carried out (Thursday, June 11,2026)

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc signed Decision No. 929/QD-TTg dated May 25, 2026, approving the Program for the Development of Supporting Industries for the period 2026-2035.

  Vietnam - ASEAN 'join hands' to develop smart logistics (Wednesday, June 10,2026)

Green and smart logistics is becoming an inevitable trend, opening up opportunities for ASEAN, including Vietnam, to enhance its competitiveness and promote sustainable trade.

  Ministry of Industry and Trade requires enterprises to ensure uninterrupted supply of biofuel gasoline nationwide (Wednesday, June 10,2026)

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has directed enterprises to strictly ensure there is no disruption in the supply of biofuel gasoline.