Vinh Long reports 1.37 billion USD trade surplus in early 2026

Vinh Long province recorded a trade surplus of approximately 1.37 billion USD during the first eight months of 2026. According to reports from the provincial Department of Finance, total exports reached 2.82 billion USD, a 17.07% increase compared to the same period last year, while imports rose to 1.44 billion USD.

Industrial production showed positive momentum, with the overall Industrial Production Index (IIP) increasing by 9.45% year-on-year. The processing and manufacturing sector served as a primary driver, growing by 9.76%. Additionally, the retail and consumer service sector saw significant growth, with total revenue reaching 134,413.6 billion VND, up 19.34%.

The tourism sector also experienced a surge, welcoming 4.33 million visitors, a 12.8% increase from the previous year, and generating over 4,001 billion VND in revenue. To sustain this growth and meet annual targets, the province is focusing on addressing bottlenecks in public investment and strategic infrastructure.