Want to be in the loop?
subscribe to
our notification
Business News
VIỆT NAM POSTS TRADE SURPLUS OF $4.67 BILLION IN FIRST FIVE MONTHS
Thanks to a strong surge in exports, the trade balance for the second half of May posted a surplus of $2.94 billion, raising the total trade surplus for the first five months of this year to $4.67 billion.
Loading goods in Hải Phòng Port in the North of Việt Nam. — Photo congluan.vn
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s total import-export turnover from May 16 to 31 reached nearly US$42.5 billion, marking a 17.6 per cent increase compared to the first half of the month.
Thanks to a strong surge in exports, the trade balance for this period posted a surplus of $2.94 billion, raising the total trade surplus for the first five months of this year to $4.7 billion.
Overall, in the first five months, Việt Nam’s total import-export turnover reached $355.8 billion, an increase of 15.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.
Of this, the foreign direct investment (FDI) sector continued to dominate with $243.5 billion, up 17.3 per cent, while domestic enterprises recorded $112.3 billion, up 12.2 per cent.
Export turnover in the second half of May reached $22.7 billion, a significant increase of 34.4 per cent compared to the first half of the month.
The growth was mainly driven by product groups such as electronics, machinery, textiles and wood. Notably, steel exports more than doubled, with a sharp increase of 114.8 per cent.
By the end of May, the total export value had reached $180.23 billion, an increase of 14 per cent year-on-year. The FDI sector alone contributed over $130 billion, up 15 per cent, accounting for more than 72 per cent of the country’s total export value.
On the import side, goods imported during the second half of May amounted to $19.76 billion, a 2.9 per cent increase compared to the first half.
Significant increases were seen in product groups including machinery and equipment, electronic components, liquefied natural gas and corn. However, imports of many raw materials declined, including crude oil, fabric, chemicals and wheat.
Total import turnover for the first five months reached $175.6 billion, up 17.5 per cent. — BIZHUB/VNS
Source: VNS
Related News
VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT
VIETNAM’S AGRO-FORESTRY-FISHERY EXPORTS JUMP NEARLY 30% IN JANUARY
Vietnam’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products surged nearly 30% year-on-year in January 2026, driven by strong growth across major commodity groups and key export markets, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Export turnover for the sector in January is estimated at nearly US$6.51 billion, up 29.5% from the same period last year, the ministry said at a regular press briefing on February 5.
VIETNAM MONTHLY STATISTICAL DATA
INFOGRAPHIC SOCIAL-ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN JANUARY OF 2026
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.
MEMBER CORNER / PROMOTIONS
PHUC VUONG DISTRIBUTES "TET REUNION" GIFTS: SENDING LOVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITES
On the afternoon of February 6th, amid the busy year-end atmosphere, Phuc Vuong Company organized the "Tet Reunion – Spring Connection" gift-giving event right at the construction site. This annual activity aims to honor the "dream builders" who have dedicated themselves to the company's growth. The General Director was present to personally express his sincere gratitude and hand over meaningful Tet gifts to the workers.
HOSPITALITY / TOURISM / ENTERTAINMENT
INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS TO VIETNAM REACH NEW MONTHLY HIGH
International arrivals to Vietnam hit a new monthly record in January 2026, rising 21.4% from the previous month and 18.5% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office. Air travel continued to dominate, accounting for nearly 80% of all arrivals. Arrivals by land nearly doubled compared with the same period last year, while sea arrivals rose by about 30%, though they remained a small share.
PROPERTY / INDUSTRIAL ZONE
HCMC APPROVES 28 MORE LAND PLOTS FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
HCMC has approved 28 out of 30 proposed land plots for pilot housing developments, covering a combined area of more than 750,600 square meters, according to a newly adopted resolution. The approved sites are spread across multiple wards and communes, with a strong concentration in the city’s southern and eastern areas.
VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT
VIETNAM SEES STEADY FDI DISBURSEMENT BUT SLOWER EXPANSION IN JANUARY
Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursement in Vietnam rose in January, while newly registered capital fell sharply, pointing to stable project implementation but slower investment expansion. Data from the Ministry of Finance showed that January FDI disbursement increased 11.26% year-on-year to US$1.68 billion, reflecting continued execution and expansion of existing foreign-invested projects.
Events Sponsors
