Vietnam steel imports edge down in Jan-Apr despite higher prices (Thursday, June 11,2026)

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 petroleum market in May 2026 (Thursday, June 11,2026)

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.

  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.

  Vietnamese food products gain prominence at RoK's leading food fair (Wednesday, June 10,2026)

Vietnamese exhibitors are showcasing a wide range of products, including processed foods, tropical fruit products, functional foods, spices and beverages. Major exporters such as Vinamilk, WestFood, TSFood, Nafoods Group, Bich Chi Food and DH Foods are among the participants.

  Reference exchange rate rises slightly on June 10 (Wednesday, June 10,2026)

With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,411 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,895 VND/USD.

  New impetus for Vietnam-ASEAN trade to break through (Wednesday, June 10,2026)

From a trade volume of over US$3 billion in the early days of joining ASEAN, by 2025, Vietnam-ASEAN trade turnover has reached nearly US$91 billion, an increase of almost 30 times

  Vietnam commodity markets on June 10, 2026: Gold holds near record highs (Wednesday, June 10,2026)

Vietnam's commodity markets showed mixed but generally stable trends on June 10, with gold holds near record highs, coffee prices rebounding on stronger global futures, premium durian prices benefiting from export demand. Rice, pepper and rubber markets were largely steady, while hog prices edged lower in several southern and central provinces.

  Information on biofuel quality control provided (Wednesday, June 10,2026)

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has provided information on the quality control of biofuels at the regular Press Conference of the Government.

  Vietnam's IIP in May and first five months of 2026 (Wednesday, June 10,2026)

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 corn market remained stable in May as imports stayed strong (Wednesday, June 10,2026)

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 exports edge higher in volume in Jan-Apr, value slips on lower prices (Wednesday, June 10,2026)

Vietnam's steel exports remained broadly stable in the first four months of 2026, with shipment volumes posting a modest increase, although weaker export prices weighed on overall export earnings.

  Vietnam steel prices remained stable in May 2026 (Tuesday, June 9,2026)

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 agriculture markets mixed as durian prices diverge, coffee and hog prices ease (Tuesday, June 9,2026)

Vietnam's agricultural markets showed mixed movements on Tuesday, with durian prices diverging sharply across growing regions, while domestic coffee and live hog prices extended recent declines. Rice and pepper markets remained largely stable, and global rubber futures traded in opposite directions across major exchanges.

  List of imported goods subject to food safety inspection issued (Tuesday, June 9,2026)

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued Circular 28/2026/TT-BCT stipulating the list of imported goods subject to state inspection for food safety under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

  Morning digest on June 9 (Tuesday, June 9,2026)

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

  Murphy Oil urged to expand investment in Vietnam (Tuesday, June 9,2026)

Murphy Oil has operated in Vietnam since 2012 and currently participates in and operates many important oil and gas contracts at projects such as Lac Da Vang and Hai Su Vang, which are expected to contribute additional oil and gas supplies, strengthen energy security and support Vietnam’s economic development.

  Vietnam Airlines offers 15% online fare discount for senior passengers (Tuesday, June 9,2026)

When searching for flights on the website, eligible passengers simply need to select the passenger category “Senior Citizen (60 years and above)”, after which the system will automatically display the applicable discounted fares.

  Vietnam's first fresh lychees conquered US market (Tuesday, June 9,2026)

In early June 2026, the first two shipments of fresh Vietnamese lychees (approximately 2 tonnes) were exported from Vietnam to Houston, Texas (USA).

  Vietnam feed market faced rising costs in May 2026 as logistics disruptions pushed up prices (Tuesday, June 9,2026)

Vietnam's animal feed market recorded higher prices in May 2026 compared with April as rising raw material costs and transportation expenses increased production costs.

  EUDR expands coverage, export enterprises must fully digitize (Monday, June 8,2026)

The latest updates to the EUDR regulation expand scope of products, change the way it is enforced and put export businesses under pressure to digitize their entire supply chains.

  Tightening supply, stricter standards: Vietnam's rice industry faces a major test (Monday, June 8,2026)

'Super El Niño', tight supply and stricter import standards are causing volatility in global rice market, placing Vietnam's rice industry before the need for strong restructuring.

  9th National Congress of Vietnam Farmers’ Union opens in Hanoi (Monday, June 8,2026)

During the past tenure, with the Party’s leadership, effective State management and support from ministries, sectors and businesses, farmers nationwide overcame numerous challenges and achieved important accomplishments, VNFU President Luong Quoc Doan said.

  Vietnam seafood market remained resilient in May 2026 as shrimp and pangasius prices stayed firm (Monday, June 8,2026)

Vietnam's seafood market maintained a positive trend in May 2026, supported by recovering import demand from major markets, particularly China and several Asian countries. However, seafood processors and exporters continued to face challenges from rising production costs, raw material shortages and increasingly stringent trade regulations.

  Vietnam's seafood exports in May and first five months of 2026 (Monday, June 8,2026)

According to the data from the Vietnam Association of Seafood Processing and Export (Vasep), Vietnam's seafood exports reached US$1.02 billion in May of 2026, an increase of 0.6% compared to April of 2026, bringing the total seafood exports of Vietnam in the first five months of 2026 to US$4.67 billion, an increase of 11% compared to the same period last year.

  Vietnam’s manufacturing PMI increased in May of 2026 (Monday, June 8,2026)

The tradingeconomics.com cited the figures of S&P Global as saying that Vietnam Manufacturing PMI surged to 52.8 in May of 2026, up from 50.5 in April of 2025.

  Vietnam agricultural markets mixed on June 8 as durian prices surge in some regions, hog prices diverge across the country (Monday, June 8,2026)

Vietnam's agricultural commodity markets showed mixed movements on Monday, with durian prices surging in several key growing areas, while hog prices remained sharply divided between the northern and southern regions. Rice export prices held steady despite subdued trading activity, while coffee, pepper and rubber markets largely moved sideways amid cautious sentiment in global commodity exchanges.

  FDI inflows into Phu Tho surge 3.5-fold in first five months (Sunday, June 7,2026)

As of May 20, Phu Tho province had granted investment licences to 15 new FDI projects with total registered capital of 307.2 million USD. Investors from Japan, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan (China) and China continued to select Phu Tho as an investment destination, with China taking the lead in the number of newly licensed projects.

  Vietnam's domestic sugar prices hit three-year low in May 2026 (Sunday, June 7,2026)

While global sugar prices trended higher in May 2026, Vietnam's domestic market moved in the opposite direction. According to reports from Lam Dong Newspaper, local sugar prices have fallen to their lowest level in the past three years.

  Vietnam rice market report – May 2026 (Saturday, June 6,2026)

Vietnam's rice market strengthened during May as tightening supplies from the Winter-Spring harvest and sustained export demand supported prices across major producing regions.