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Việt Nam steps up exports, targets trade deficit below US10 billion

Việt Nam steps up exports, targets trade deficit below US$10 billion

To improve the trade balance, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is implementing measures focusing on mechanisms and policies, market development, and support for businesses.
Việt Nam returns to trade surplus in September but nine-month deficit persists

Việt Nam returns to trade surplus in September but nine-month deficit persists

Việt Nam mposted a trade surplus of $1.27 billion in September, with total trade of goods reaching $117.69 billion, up 7.3 per cent from August and 42.4 per cent from the same month last year.
Deputy PM calls for stronger exports to narrow trade deficit

Deputy PM calls for stronger exports to narrow trade deficit

It is critical to clarify why imports have increased sharply while export growth among domestic companies is slowing down and how effectively imported materials, machinery and equipment are being converted into goods for production and export.
MoIT explains first-half trade deficit

MoIT explains first-half trade deficit

To support exports in the second half of the year, the ministry will continue promoting the effective use of free trade agreements (FTAs), strengthen trade promotion activities and leverage Việt Nam''s overseas trade offices to help domestic businesses access international...
Việt Nam posts trade deficit of 16.65 billion USD in first six months

Việt Nam posts trade deficit of 16.65 billion USD in first six months

Overall, total trade turnover in the first six months of 2026 stood at $549.7 billion, up 27.1 per cent compared with the same period last year, of which exports rose 21 per cent and imports increased 33.4 per cent.
Currency holds steady despite mounting pressures

Currency holds steady despite mounting pressures

Exchange-rate stability has emerged as one of Việt Nam’s macroeconomic bright spots this year, despite mounting pressure from a record trade deficit and an uncertain global outlook.
Unexpected trade deficit highlights recovery, but also supply chain weakness

Unexpected trade deficit highlights recovery, but also supply chain weakness

Việt Nam''s unexpected trade deficit of US$13.8 billion in the first five months of 2026 reflects both a recovery in manufacturing and persistent weaknesses in domestic supply chains, experts said at a forum on May 11.
Trade balance swings to 13.8 billion deficit in Jan–May

Trade balance swings to $13.8 billion deficit in Jan–May

Total trade turnover reached more than $445 billion in January-May, up 25 per cent year-on-year.
Exports jump 18.3% in two months, trade deficit nears 3 billion

Exports jump 18.3% in two months, trade deficit nears $3 billion

In February alone, exports were estimated at $33.06 billion, down 23.7 per cent from January because of the nine-day Tết holiday, but still 5.7 per cent higher year-on-year.
Việt Nam sees trade deficit in May due to higher materials and equipment production imports

Việt Nam sees trade deficit in May due to higher materials and equipment production imports

Việt Nam''s total trade value was $305.5 billion in the first five months of 2024, an increase of 16.6 per cent over the same period of last year.
Viet Nam records 3.91b trade deficit in first half of February

Viet Nam records $3.91b trade deficit in first half of February

In the first months of the year, enterprises ramped up their imports of input materials and spare parts to meet their production and export demands for later months 
Industrial production for August drops 4.2 per cent

Industrial production for August drops 4.2 per cent

Index of Industrial Production for August has ped by 4.2 per cent from July, and a 7.4 per cent decrease year-on-year. However, IIP for the year so far has increased by 5.6 per cent year-on-year. 
Viet Nam records nearly 1.47b trade deficit H1

Viet Nam records nearly $1.47b trade deficit H1

Viet Nam''s trade turnover hit US$316.7 billion in the first half of this year, surging 32.2 per cent year-on-year.
Viet Nam records 1.35b trade deficit in first half of June

Viet Nam records $1.35b trade deficit in first half of June

According to trade experts, the above-mentioned trade deficit was not a worrisome figure as enterprises ramped up their imports of input materials to meet their production demands.
RCEP will not worsen trade deficit: ministry

RCEP will not worsen trade deficit: ministry

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would not worsen trade deficit Viet Nam was running with signatory markets, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.