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%.

  Vietnam's black pepper imports surged in 9 months of 2026 (Thursday, October 8,2026)

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.

  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.

  VASEP proposes tax relief to support Vietnamese seafood exporters (Wednesday, October 7,2026)

Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has issued Official Dispatch No 152/CV-VASEP to the Ministry of Finance, the Vietnam Tax Authority, and the Vietnam Customs, highlighting tax policy bottlenecks facing seafood processing and exporting enterprises.

  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 exports of phones and components: breakthrough growth in new markets (Monday, October 5,2026)

In August of 2026, the export value of phones and components reached US$7.08 billion, up by 4.17% from the previous month and 23.8% year-on-year.

  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.

  Vietnamese tuna exports saw growth, challenges remained (Friday, October 2,2026)

Vietnam's tuna exports continued to grow in August of 2026, though the pace was modest at just 2%.

  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.

  Ninh Binh records export turnover of $28.13 billion in 9M (Thursday, October 1,2026)

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

  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.

  Vietnam's seafood exports nearly reached full-year target (Thursday, October 1,2026)

VITIC’s calculation based on Vietnam Customs data showed that the country's seafood export turnover reached $1.14 billion in August of 2026, a 3.71% increase compared to July.

  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.

  Vietnam posts $42 bln deficit with China in computers and electronics (Wednesday, September 30,2026)

Across all trading partners in the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam exported $101.06 billion in computers, electronic products, and components against $161.63 billion in imports, generating a sector-wide trade deficit of around $60.57 billion.

  Vietnamese exporters look beyond trade to supply chain synergy under CPTPP (Wednesday, September 30,2026)

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) serves not only as a vast consumer market for Vietnamese goods, but also as a strategic platform for domestic enterprises to diversify their supply chains amidst shifting global trade dynamics.

  Exporting to EU: Don't wait until it's too late (Tuesday, September 29,2026)

EU is tightening residue control and reviewing import tolerances. For Vietnamese enterprises, waiting for regulations to take effect before making changes may be too late.

  Gia Lai: export exceed US$2.9 billion, coffee continues to lead (Tuesday, September 29,2026)

In the first nine months of 2026, Gia Lai's export are estimated to reach nearly US$2.94 billion, a 6.8% increase compared to the same period last year; of which coffee continues to lead, reaching over US$1.16 billion.

  Halal – a 'gateway' for Vietnamese goods to expand into Malaysian market (Tuesday, September 29,2026)

Vietnam-Malaysia trade is growing strongly, but Vietnamese export remain modest. Halal market is seen as an opportunity for Vietnamese goods to increase their presence in this market.

  Draft proposal for signing Vietnam–EFTA free trade agreement completed (Tuesday, September 29,2026)

On tariffs, European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members have offered immediate liberalization of more than 90% of tariff lines, representing 99.5% of Vietnam’s exports to the bloc.

  Vietnam tilapia exports surge 43 percent in first eight months as Brazil drives growth (Tuesday, September 29,2026)

While August shipments contracted 8 percent year-on-year to $11 million, overall performance still reflects sustained demand for tilapia across key international markets.

  China - largest supplier of fruits and vegetables to Vietnam in August (Tuesday, September 29,2026)

The statistics figures from Vietnam Customs showed that, the country's fruit and vegetable import value reached US$270 million in August of 2026, a decrease of 0.3% from July of 2026 but an increase of 18.8% year-on-year.