Vietnam’s 7-month trade turnover exceeds $659 bln with a trade deficit (04/08/2026)
The United States remained Vietnam’s largest export market with a turnover of $104.7 billion, while China was its largest source of imports, reaching $138.6 billion.
The United States remained Vietnam’s largest export market with a turnover of $104.7 billion, while China was its largest source of imports, reaching $138.6 billion.
Wave of optimism among European investors (04/08/2026)
European investors posted solid performance in the second quarter of 2026 amid continued global headwinds and many are confident about the third quarter.
European investors posted solid performance in the second quarter of 2026 amid continued global headwinds and many are confident about the third quarter.
Vietnam’s seven-month trade reaches $659.58 billion as deficit widens (04/08/2026)
Vietnam’s merchandise trade surged in the first seven months of 2026, but faster import growth pushed the country into a $20.52 billion trade deficit.
Vietnam’s merchandise trade surged in the first seven months of 2026, but faster import growth pushed the country into a $20.52 billion trade deficit.
Fruits and seafood shine as Vietnam’s agro-exports hit $43 bln (04/08/2026)
Asia continues to be the largest regional market for Vietnamese agro-forestry-fishery goods, accounting for 45.2% of total trade turnover, followed by the Americas (21.4%), Europe (13.8%), Africa (2.3%), and Oceania (1.4%).
Asia continues to be the largest regional market for Vietnamese agro-forestry-fishery goods, accounting for 45.2% of total trade turnover, followed by the Americas (21.4%), Europe (13.8%), Africa (2.3%), and Oceania (1.4%).
Vietnam sees record capital inflows alongside sharp rise in business closures (04/08/2026)
Vietnam's business sector presented a striking tale of two contrasting trends during the first seven months of 2026. While newly registered capital surged by more than 63 per cent, the market also underwent an unprecedented wave of consolidation, with the number of dissolved businesses jumping nearly 119 per cent.
Vietnam's business sector presented a striking tale of two contrasting trends during the first seven months of 2026. While newly registered capital surged by more than 63 per cent, the market also underwent an unprecedented wave of consolidation, with the number of dissolved businesses jumping nearly 119 per cent.
Vietnam's registered FDI jumps 58 per cent in first seven months (04/08/2026)
Vietnam attracted $38.06 billion in registered foreign direct investment during the first seven months of 2026, up 58 per cent on-year, according to the National Statistics Office on August 3.
Vietnam attracted $38.06 billion in registered foreign direct investment during the first seven months of 2026, up 58 per cent on-year, according to the National Statistics Office on August 3.
Exporters build raw material shields amid rising global trade remedies (03/08/2026)
As full participation in free trade agreements (FTAs) opens major market opportunities, Vietnamese exporters face growing pressure from trade defense measures in foreign markets. Building a protective shield through standardized raw material zones and origin traceability has become an urgent requirement.
As full participation in free trade agreements (FTAs) opens major market opportunities, Vietnamese exporters face growing pressure from trade defense measures in foreign markets. Building a protective shield through standardized raw material zones and origin traceability has become an urgent requirement.
Nghe An approves over $4.2bln in new investment projects (03/08/2026)
The central province has attracted 25 projects with a combined registered capital of more than VND110.45 trillion (approximately $4.2 billion).
The central province has attracted 25 projects with a combined registered capital of more than VND110.45 trillion (approximately $4.2 billion).
Vietnam's registered FDI rises 58% to $38.1 bln in 7M (03/08/2026)
Vietnam licensing 2,429 new projects with combined registered capital of $21.05 billion in the first seven months of 2026.
Vietnam licensing 2,429 new projects with combined registered capital of $21.05 billion in the first seven months of 2026.
Vietnam highlighted as a rising investment destination at ASEAN Conference 2026 (03/08/2026)
As ASEAN seeks to strengthen its role amid a more fragmented global economy, Vietnam was placed in the spotlight at the ASEAN Conference 2026, with business leaders pointing to the country's transition toward higher-value investment, major infrastructure development, and financial market reforms as key drivers of its next growth phase.
As ASEAN seeks to strengthen its role amid a more fragmented global economy, Vietnam was placed in the spotlight at the ASEAN Conference 2026, with business leaders pointing to the country's transition toward higher-value investment, major infrastructure development, and financial market reforms as key drivers of its next growth phase.
Authorities urged to clear bottlenecks to push agro-forestry-fishery exports (03/08/2026)
Industry associations have called on authorities to work more closely with businesses to remove bottlenecks so agro-forestry-fishery exports can achieve its 2026 export target of US$74 billion.
Industry associations have called on authorities to work more closely with businesses to remove bottlenecks so agro-forestry-fishery exports can achieve its 2026 export target of US$74 billion.
India officially opens market to fresh Vietnamese durian (03/08/2026)
The move creating new opportunities for Vietnamese durian exporters to expand their presence in one of the world's largest consumer markets.
The move creating new opportunities for Vietnamese durian exporters to expand their presence in one of the world's largest consumer markets.
Hue city strengthens investment ties with Chinese businesses (31/07/2026)
Chinese businesses have so far implemented more than 30 projects in the central city of Vietnam.
Chinese businesses have so far implemented more than 30 projects in the central city of Vietnam.
Vietnam, New Zealand aim to raise bilateral trade to $3 billion (31/07/2026)
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urging both countries to implement practical solutions to facilitate market access for each other's key export products, and eliminate technical barriers.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urging both countries to implement practical solutions to facilitate market access for each other's key export products, and eliminate technical barriers.
Vietnam, RoK seek to achieve $150bln in bilateral trade by 2030 (31/07/2026)
The two sides are proposed to boost cooperation in infrastructure, renewable energy, shipbuilding and high-quality human resource development.
The two sides are proposed to boost cooperation in infrastructure, renewable energy, shipbuilding and high-quality human resource development.
US regards Vietnam as key partner in global and ASEAN supply chains (31/07/2026)
Mr. Mark Abdoo, Associate Commissioner for Global Policy and Strategy - the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), highlighted the fact that the first US FDA office in the ASEAN region is placed in Vietnam demonstrates the US Government’s determination to expand and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
Mr. Mark Abdoo, Associate Commissioner for Global Policy and Strategy - the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), highlighted the fact that the first US FDA office in the ASEAN region is placed in Vietnam demonstrates the US Government’s determination to expand and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
FDI sector in Ho Chi Minh City expands 41% on favorable business climate (31/07/2026)
The number of foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City grew 41% over the past five years, marking the fastest growth among all economic sectors in the southern hub.
The number of foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City grew 41% over the past five years, marking the fastest growth among all economic sectors in the southern hub.
SEMI SEA aims for closer semiconductor partnership with Vietnam (31/07/2026)
Vietnam and the Semiconductor Industry Association of Southeast Asia (SEMI SEA) are expanding ties to build up the local semiconductor ecosystem, as Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received SEMI SEA President Linda Tan and association members in Hanoi on July 30.
Vietnam and the Semiconductor Industry Association of Southeast Asia (SEMI SEA) are expanding ties to build up the local semiconductor ecosystem, as Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received SEMI SEA President Linda Tan and association members in Hanoi on July 30.
Overcoming administrative barriers to shape new FDI logistics corridor (30/07/2026)
Vietnam is shifting its foreign direct investment strategy from quantitative metrics to high-value growth under Resolution No. 10, issued by the Politburo on June 8, 2026.
Vietnam is shifting its foreign direct investment strategy from quantitative metrics to high-value growth under Resolution No. 10, issued by the Politburo on June 8, 2026.
Vietnamese goods strengthen foothold in Canada through integrated supply chain (30/07/2026)
From a small family-owned grocery store established in 1981, Lucky Supermarket and Dong Phuong Group have grown into a major Asian food distribution network in Western Canada.
From a small family-owned grocery store established in 1981, Lucky Supermarket and Dong Phuong Group have grown into a major Asian food distribution network in Western Canada.
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