Vietnam's petroleum market in May 2026 (Saturday, June 20,2026)

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.

  FDI in 5 months of 2026 showed breakthrough from new growth poles (Friday, June 19,2026)

According to Vneconomy.vn, Vietnam's foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in the first 5 months of 2026 witnessed a spectacular repositioning of capital flows, with total registered capital nationwide reaching US$24.81 billion, marking a strong shift from traditional capital cities to emerging localities with rich potential.

  Vietnam steel prices remained stable in May 2026 (Friday, June 19,2026)

Vietnam's steel market remained largely stable in May 2026 as construction demand showed no significant improvement, while supply from domestic steelmakers remained abundant. In addition, global steelmaking raw material prices fluctuated only slightly, resulting in relatively stable production costs.

  Vietnam's trade deficit reached USD 5.21 billion in May of 2026 (Friday, June 19,2026)

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-ASEAN trade exchange in first 5 months of 2025 (Friday, June 19,2026)

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%.

  Rural industrial products fair and exhibition 2026 attracts more than 300 booths (Thursday, June 18,2026)

The Rural Industrial Products Fair and Exhibition 2026 has attracted more than 300 booths from provinces and cities across the country, helping promote outstanding rural industrial products, strengthen business connections, and expand consumer markets.

  Most vehicles in Vietnam compatible with E10, supporting biofuel growth (Thursday, June 18,2026)

Most gasoline vehicles currently manufactured, assembled and distributed in Vietnam have been confirmed as compatible with E5 and E10 biofuels.

  Vietnam's coffee exports totaled US$4.23 billion (Thursday, June 18,2026)

In the first five months of 2026, Vietnam's coffee exports reached 927,300 tonnes, valued at US$4.23 billion, an increase of 7.8% in volume but a decrease of 13.5% in value compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Vietnam Customs Department.

  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.