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The monthly statistical data presents current economic and social statistics on a variety of subjects illustrating crucial economic trends and developments, including production of agriculture, forestry and fishery, business registration situation, investment, government revenues and expenditures, trade, prices, transport and tourism and so on.

As the Lunar New Year holiday concludes, it is time to turn aspirations into reality. Embracing the vibrant energy of the new year, Phuc Vuong is officially open and ready to undertake new construction projects for 2026. In the world of construction, we understand that a blueprint is more than just concrete and steel—it represents the vision and dedication of the investor.

To reach the milestone – a significant jump from US$8.37 billion in 2025 – the city is adopting a selective high-quality approach. Priority is given to high-tech and digital transformation with semiconductor, AI, and data centers; logistics and finance with the Vietnam International Financial Center in HCMC and the Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone and smart infrastructure with transitioning existing industrial parks into eco-smart models.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector expanded at a faster pace in February, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 54.3 from 52.5 in January, marking the strongest improvement in four months, according to S&P Global. The reading remained well above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction. It also extended the sector’s current growth streak to eight consecutive months, reflecting improving business conditions.

Vietnam can gain US$1 billion in revenue from durian products exports within the first quarter of this year, provided that customs clearance at northern border gates remains favorable. This optimistic outlook was given by the Agency of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade following a good start to the year, with January figures reaching over US$117 million, up by a staggering 275% year-on-year.

Vietnam posted a trade deficit of about US$948 million in the first half of February 2026, as imports rose faster than exports, according to preliminary data from the Department of Vietnam Customs. Total trade between February 1 and 15 reached US$41.67 billion. Exports stood at US$20.36 billion, while imports totaled US$21.31 billion.

To achieve the ambitious export target for 2026, Vietnam must maintain average monthly revenue of US$45-46 billion, a feat that requires an urgent shift from volume-based growth to higher value-added strategies. This demand comes as factories nationwide rapidly reactivate production lines post-Tet to meet a steady flow of orders, even as global market uncertainties and rising costs squeeze profit margins.

France’s public investment bank Bpifrance has ranked Vietnam among the five most promising export markets for French companies in 2026, alongside Indonesia, Morocco, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates, reported the Vietnam News Agency. The assessment highlights Vietnam as a destination with strong growth potential at a time when global trade remains volatile and many exporters still focus on traditional markets such as Germany, the United States, and China.