Positive signs in textile and garment raw material imports (Monday, October 19,2026)

According to the preliminary statistics figures, the imports of raw materials and accessories for Vietnam’s textile and garment industry reached $2.68 billion in September of 2026, an increase of 12.73% from August of 2026 and 13.5% from September of 2025.

  Viet Nam-U.S. trade value increases 460-fold in three decades (Friday, October 16,2026)

Trade volume between Viet Nam and the U.S. has increased 460-fold to around US$209.5 billion in 2025 from approximately US$450 million in 1995 when the two countries normalized diplomatic relations.

  Regulations on criteria and conditions for establishing Free Trade Zones issued (Friday, October 16,2026)

On behalf of the Government, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang signed Decree No. 378/2026/ND-CP dated October 1, 2026, detailing specific articles and implementation measures for the Law on Urban Development.

  Mainstay of national economic development (Friday, October 16,2026)

Though their numbers have fallen over time, State-owned economic entities have maintained their role as key players in essential economic and social endeavors.

  Developing logistics services to create leverage for import and export by 2030 (Thursday, October 15,2026)

Developing logistics services is one of important contents in draft strategy for import and export of goods by 2030, with a vision to 2045.

  Tay Ninh: Official export through border gates increase (Thursday, October 15,2026)

With $813.5 million in export under trade contracts after 9 months, Tay Ninh is changing face of border trade. Agricultural products are next link that needs transformation.

  New expressway creates momentum for accelerated logistics in the Mekong Delta (Thursday, October 15,2026)

New expressway provides businesses in the Mekong Delta with more options for accessing ports. Greater benefit lies in ability to reorganize routes and logistics chains.

  Fruit and vegetable exports top $7.35 billion in 9M (Thursday, October 15,2026)

China, the US and South Korea remaining Vietnam's key export markets.

  33 new SPS notifications, many notable regulations for export (Wednesday, October 14,2026)

From September 16-30, 2026, WTO members issued 33 SPS notifications, including many regulations related to additives, MRLs, and quarantine.

  Trade surplus returns after 9 consecutive months of deficit (Wednesday, October 14,2026)

September 2026 merchandise trade balance shows a return to a trade surplus after 9 consecutive months of deficit, with a surplus of US$1.27 billion.

  Northwest Coffee: Transforming to meet EUDR requirements and increase value (Wednesday, October 14,2026)

Faced with EUDR requirements and impact of climate change, Northwest coffee region is transforming its farming methods, managing growing areas and improving product quality and value.

  Finance Ministry outlines inflation scenarios for 2026 at 4.5% and 4.8% (Wednesday, October 14,2026)

Inflationary pressures are expected to persist in the final months of this year, with risks stemming from international energy markets, supply chain uncertainties, and rising public investment and consumer spending.

  Imports of computers and components reached nearly $189 billion in 9 months (Wednesday, October 14,2026)

The preliminary statistics indicated that Vietnam's imports of computers and components continued to surge in September of 2026, reflecting strong demand for the components, raw materials, and input equipment required for domestic electronics and computer manufacturing.

  Computers and components: key driver of Vietnam's export growth (Tuesday, October 13,2026)

According to the preliminary statistics, Vietnam's exports of computers and components saw explosive growth in September of 2026, reaffirming their status as a major export category and a vital engine for export expansion.

  Trade balance with US maintained significant surplus (Tuesday, October 13,2026)

In August of 2026, the two-way trade in all goods between Vietnam and the US reached $19.42 billion, a decrease of 5.06% compared to July of 2026 but an increase of 25.23% compared to August of 2025.

  Export drive growth, contributing to Vietnam's economic acceleration in 2026 (Monday, October 12,2026)

Strong export growth, along with manufacturing and public investment, is creating a crucial driving force, propelling Vietnam's economy into the top growth group in the region in 2026.

  Imports of phones and components: slight downward trend (Monday, October 12,2026)

In August of 2026, the import value of phones and components reached US$1.04 billion, up by 7.51% from the previous month but down by 6.10% year-on-year.

  Vietnam: FDI sector led in machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts imports (Monday, October 12,2026)

According to the calculations from the preliminary statistics figures from the General Department of Customs, Vietnam's imports of machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts in August of 2026 reached US$6.33 billion, a decrease of 5.41% compared to July of 2026 but an increase of 18.29% compared to August of 2025.

  Agricultural, forestry and fishery export: Growth driven by fruits, vegetables and seafood (Friday, October 9,2026)

Vietnam's agricultural, forestry and fishery export in the first nine months of this year reached US$56.3 billion, an increase of 7.8%. Notably, fruit and vegetable export increased by nearly 20% and seafood export increased by 12.3%, creating important momentum for overall growth.

  Import-export turnover surged over 30% year-on-year in 9 months (Friday, October 9,2026)

In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s total merchandise import-export turnover reached US$888.02 billion, a 30.4% increase compared to the same period last year.

  Vietnam's black pepper imports surged in 9 months of 2026 (Friday, October 9,2026)

In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam's black pepper imports rose by 34.7% in volume compared to the same period of 2025, reaching 48,654 tonnes, surpassed the total import volume for the entire year of 2025.

  Vietnam's chemical exports showed solid growth in September (Thursday, October 8,2026)

Vietnam’s chemical export turnover for September 2026 was projected to reach approximately USD 765 million, assuming consumption rates remain stable as seen in recent months.

  Industrial production increased 12.3% in 9 months, highest since 2019 (Thursday, October 8,2026)

Industrial production continued its double-digit growth in the third quarter of 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) estimated to have risen by 14.8%.

  Seafood exports exceed US$9 billion in 9 months of 2026 (Wednesday, October 7,2026)

Vietnam’s seafood exports in September of 2026 were estimated at $1.135 billion, an 11.9% year-on-year increase, bringing the nine-month total to $9.103 billion, up by 11.4%.

  Domestic market accelerates, cementing role as economic anchor (Wednesday, October 7,2026)

Retail sales of consumer goods continued to serve as the primary pillar, generating over $171.7 billion in the first nine months, accounting for 75.3% of the total revenue and climbing 12.8% year-on-year.

  Trade surplus rebounds in September after nine months of deficit (Tuesday, October 6,2026)

Viet Nam recorded a merchandise trade surplus of US$1.27 billion in September, marking a return to surplus after nine consecutive months of trade deficit, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

  Fertilizer export markets remain heavily concentrated in Asia (Tuesday, October 6,2026)

Calculations from the figures of the General Department of Customs showed that, Vietnam’s export market structure during the first eight months of 2026 continued to show a high concentration in Asia.

  Import-export and trade balance of FDI sector versus domestic enterprises (Tuesday, October 6,2026)

In the first eight months of 2026, the FDI sector continued to play a leading role, increasing its contribution and accounting for a dominant share of the country's total import-export turnover.

  Vietnam’s seafood exports hit $9.1 billion in 9M (Monday, October 5,2026)

Shrimp remaining the country’s leading seafood export with total export turnover of $3.75 billion in the first nine months of 2026.

  Chemical imports exceed $12.7 billion due to high demand (Monday, October 5,2026)

The preliminary statistics figures from the Customs Department showed that, Vietnam’s chemical import turnover reached $1.53 billion in August of 2026, a decrease of 6.27% from the previous month but a 17.03% increase compared to the same period of 2025.