Trade standing strong
Solid export performance and record imports of production machinery and materials underscore Vietnam’s expanding role in global supply chains despite again posting a trade deficit.
Approaching limits towards inflation
Vietnam kept inflation broadly under control in the first half of 2026, but narrowing policy headroom is expected to make price management increasingly challenging in the months ahead.
Vietnam records 6.3 million active economic establishments nationwide
The FDI sector recorded the highest growth rate, reaching nearly 30,000 enterprises, an 11% increase over 2024 and a 34% jump from 2020.
Industrial production surges 10.8%, highest growth since 2019
For the first six months of 2026, the IIP is estimated to have increased by 10.8% over the same period last year, significantly outpacing the 8.7% growth recorded in the first half of 2025 and marking the highest growth rate since 2019.
Vietnam records 1H trade turnover of nearly $550 billion
The United States maintained its position as Vietnam’s largest export market with a turnover of $86.5 billion, while China remained the largest source of imports, with a total value of $115.2 billion.
Continued confidence from foreign investors
Impressive FDI figures for the opening quarter of 2026 confirm the belief investors hold in Vietnam’s future.
Vietnam’s CPI rises slightly in August
Higher house rental costs and dining-out expenses were the main drivers of the increase.
Retail sales, services revenue hit $170bln in 8M
The figure represents a year-on-year rise of 9.4%.