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.

  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.