Vietnam posts trade deficit of 16.65 billion USD in first six months

Vietnam’s total import-export turnover in June reached 104.22 billion USD, up 5.2% month-on-month and 36.3% year-on-year, according to a socio-economic report for the second quarter and first half of 2026 released on July 3 by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

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Vietnam's economy grew an estimated 8.39% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, with all major sectors posting solid gains despite persistent global uncertainties, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Vietnam auto market sees strong growth in EVs

03/07/2026 16:00
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Viettel opens real-world data to participants in Viettel AI Race 2026

03/07/2026 17:46
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Viettel leads the world at Globee Awards for Technology in 2026

03/07/2026 17:41
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Samsung pledges stronger support for Vietnamese firms in global supply chain

03/07/2026 16:01
Samsung will intensify efforts to develop a highly skilled technology workforce and provide technical consulting services, thereby expanding opportunities for technologically capable Vietnamese enterprises that meet global standards to join Samsung's supply chain while promoting technology transfer activities.

Can Tho, RoK explore cooperation in smart cities, AI, green industry

03/07/2026 09:11
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Special reports

Lao Cai border trade surges, durian exports hit record high

30/06/2026 20:29
Import-export turnover through border gates in the Northern province of Lao Cai rose by more than 60% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, driven by a sharp increase in agricultural exports, particularly durian.

Vietnam launches pilot carbon market, opening new opportunities for green growth

29/06/2026 22:05
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Vietnam posts trade deficit of 16.65 billion USD in first six months

Vietnam posts trade deficit of 16.65 billion USD in first six months

Vietnam’s total import-export turnover in June reached 104.22 billion USD, up 5.2% month-on-month and 36.3% year-on-year, according to a socio-economic report for the second quarter and first half of 2026 released on July 3 by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam's Q2 GDP rises 8.39% amidst broad-based economic growth

Vietnam's Q2 GDP rises 8.39% amidst broad-based economic growth

Vietnam auto market sees strong growth in EVs

Viettel opens real-world data to participants in Viettel AI Race 2026

Viettel opens real-world data to participants in Viettel AI Race 2026

Viettel leads the world at Globee Awards for Technology in 2026

Samsung pledges stronger support for Vietnamese firms in global supply chain

Samsung pledges stronger support for Vietnamese firms in global supply chain

Can Tho, RoK explore cooperation in smart cities, AI, green industry

Lao Cai border trade surges, durian exports hit record high

Lao Cai border trade surges, durian exports hit record high

Vietnam launches pilot carbon market, opening new opportunities for green growth

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