Vietnam reports rising trade turnover and market enforcement

Vietnam reported significant economic activity and regulatory enforcement during the first nine months of 2026. National customs revenue reached nearly 400 trillion VND, achieving 88.6% of its budget estimate. Total import-export turnover for the period rose by 30.4% year-on-year to 888.03 billion USD, with exports totaling 434.32 billion USD and imports reaching 453.71 billion USD. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) enterprises remained a primary driver, accounting for 685.1 billion USD in trade value.

In the Phu Tho province, authorities identified and processed 2,302 market violations, a significant increase compared to the same period in 2025. These violations included 151 cases of illegal smuggling and 135 cases involving counterfeit goods or intellectual property infringements. Trade and tax fraud constituted the largest portion of these incidents, with 2,016 cases recorded. Law enforcement also initiated criminal proceedings in 84 cases involving 158 defendants.