trade
The Trade category covers import/export trends, trade agreements, and global market movements. It explores foreign direct investment, tariff policies, logistics, and international business relations, providing insights into market access, supply chain resilience, and regulatory impacts on trade flows.
Vietnam exports to Japan fall 6.95 percent April 2026
In April, Vietnam exported US$2,450 million worth of goods to Japan, down 6.95 percent from March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong steady, June 01, 2026
On June 1, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,400, and the sell rate was VND 26,450, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,425 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam imports from France jump nearly 39 percent month-on-month in April
In April, Vietnam imported US$246.00 million worth of goods from France, up from US$177.31 million in March, a change of 38.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Germany slide in April over March 2026
In April, Vietnam imported US$370.96 million worth of goods from Germany, down from US$404.56 million in March, a change of -8.31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Malaysia jump in April over May 2026 on petroleum import surge
In April, Vietnam imported US$1,702.87 million worth of goods from Malaysia, up from US$1,185.48 million in March, a change of 43.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports from Thailand fall just over 20 percent in April month-on-month
In April, Vietnam imported US$1,172.77 million worth of goods from Thailand, down from US$1,479.35 million in March, a change of -20.72 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Taiwan up 2.38 percent April 2026 MoM
In April, Vietnam imported US$3,924.03 million worth of goods from Taiwan, up from US$3,833.00 million in March, a change of 2.38 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from South Korea surge 6.43 percent in April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$7,528.56 million worth of goods from South Korea, up from US$7,073.94 million in March, a change of 6.43 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Japan fall 4.34 percent in April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$2,328.13 million worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,433.66 million in March, a change of -4.34 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from India reach double digits in April over March, iron & steel sees biggest gains
In April, Vietnam imported US$815.70 million worth of goods from India, up from US$722.12 million in March, a change of 12.96 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from the USA climb 6.41 percent April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$1,886.06 million worth of goods from the USA, up from US$1,772.51 million in March, a change of 6.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from China grow 11 percent in April over March
In April, Vietnam imported US$20,209.68 million worth of goods from China, up from US$18,205.54 million in March, a change of 11.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Value of Vietnam exports to Germany down month-on-month in April, with big falls in phones, coffee
In April, Vietnam exported US$934 million worth of goods to Germany, down 2.61 percent over March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam seafood exports up nearly 9 percent MoM in April 2026
Vietnam exported seafood to the tune of US$1,011 million in April, up from US$927 million in March, a change of 9.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam phones exports record 18.73 percent MoM decline in April 2026
Vietnam exported phones to the tune of US$4,552 million in April, down from US$5,601 million in March, a change of -18.73 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, May 22, 2026
On May 22, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,480, and the sell rate was VND 26,520, a change of 20 and 30, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,500 (down 0.09 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam exports to USA fall 0.76 percent month-on-month in April
In April, Vietnam exported US$15,075 million worth of goods to USA, down 0.76 percent over March, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank leave central exchange rate steady, black market dong unchanged, May 21, 2026
On May 21, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,500, and the sell rate was VND 26,550, unchanged from yesterday, according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam US trade agreement: PM meets US trade rep., outcome vague
The Prime Minister of Vietnam Le Minh Hung met with United States Deputy Trade Representative Ambassador Rick Switzer Wednesday, using the opportunity to call for an early conclusion to a reciprocal Vietnam-United States trade agreement.
Vietnam cotton imports reached US$305.21 million in April 2026, up 21.12 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$305 million in April, up from US$252 million in March, a change of 21.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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