Vietnam reports record trade turnover and manufacturing growth

Vietnam's economic indicators show significant growth in the first eight months of 2026. Total import and export turnover reached a record 770.14 billion USD, representing a 28.7% year-on-year increase. Exports rose by 22.4%, while imports grew by 35.3%. Additionally, the number of newly established enterprises in the country increased by 7.7% during this period.

In Quang Ninh province, the manufacturing and processing industry grew by 31.77%, contributing to a total provincial industrial production index increase of 16.24%. While products such as speakers, headphones, and cement saw strong growth, certain sectors including solar panels, televisions, and automobiles are currently performing below their projected targets for the nine-month period.

Trade between Vietnam and France also saw substantial activity, with total goods trade exceeding 5 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026. Vietnam maintained a trade surplus of approximately 1.1 billion USD, with exports to France reaching 3.1 billion USD (up 17.6%) and imports totaling 1.9 billion USD (up 34.9%). Key Vietnamese exports to France included telephones, footwear, and computers, while imports from France were led by transport vehicles and electronic components.