Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Vietnam rose 12.1% year-on-year to USD 21.07 billion in the first nine months of 2026, marking the highest level of realized FDI for the first nine months of a year in the past five years.

FDI Into Vietnam Rises 12.1% in Jan-Sept

Vietnam's trade surplus narrowed to USD 1.27 billion in September 2026, down from USD 2.97 billion in the same month a year earlier. It was the first trade surplus since November 2025, as both exports and imports surged. Exports surged 39.1% from a year earlier to USD 59.48 billion, while imports jumped 48.5% to USD 58.21 billion.

Vietnam Posts Trade Surplus for 1st Time in 10 Months

International arrivals to Vietnam grew 16.1% year-on-year to 1.77 million in September 2026, easing from an 18.4% surge in the previous month.

Vietnam Tourist Arrivals Stay Robust

Retail sales in Vietnam rose by 14.1% year-on-year in September 2026, slowing slightly from a 14.9% gain in the prior month and pointing to the mildest pace since May.

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FDI Into Vietnam Rises 12.1% in Jan-Sept

Vietnam Posts Trade Surplus for 1st Time in 10 Months

Vietnam Tourist Arrivals Stay Robust

Vietnam Retail Sales Rise the Least in 4 Months