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.

  Vietnam's manufacturing PMI eases to 51.9 in September amid export headwinds (Friday, October 2,2026)

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector maintained its 15-month expansion streak in September as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit 51.9 points, supported by steady domestic production and record high business optimism despite rising energy costs and softer global demand.

  Mexico emerges as a promising market for Vietnamese businesses (Friday, October 2,2026)

In the first eight months of 2026, bilateral trade between Vietnam and Mexico reaching $7.2 billion.

  Vietnam’s tilapia targets new market segments (Friday, October 2,2026)

Vietnamese tilapia exports maintained positive growth during the first eight months of 2026, with total turnover reaching $90 million, a 43% increase year-on-year.

  Ninh Binh records export turnover of $28.13 billion in 9M (Friday, October 2,2026)

The northern province maintaining strong growth across all major sectors in the first nine months of 2026.

  Ho Chi Minh City eyes $19 billion in 2026 FDI (Thursday, October 1,2026)

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City is projected to reach approximately $19 billion for the full year of 2026, driven by multi-billion-dollar projects in seaports, artificial intelligence, logistics, and urban infrastructure after total registered capital far exceeded the annual plan in the first nine months.

  India led Vietnam's seafood import market share in 8 months of 2026 (Thursday, October 1,2026)

VITIC’s calculations based on data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs showed that Vietnam's seafood import value in August of 2026 stood at US$275.36 million, a 5.3% decrease compared to July of 2026.

  Bringing Vietnamese agricultural products deeper into UAE thanks to CEPA advantages (Wednesday, September 30,2026)

Leveraging CEPA and enhancing processing capacity will help Vietnamese agricultural products increase their value, competitiveness, and access to the UAE market.

  New decree standardizes Vietnamese recruitment rules for foreign entities (Wednesday, September 30,2026)

The new Government decree that regulates the recruitment and management of local staff working for foreign entities in Vietnam will take effect on November 15, 2026.