Import-export

Foreign-invested enterprises export $295.6 billion in January-October

December 06, 2025 | 11:43

The export turnover of foreign-invested enterprises in the first 10 months of 2025 reached $295 billion, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Import-export taxes a lever for integration

January 08, 2025 | 17:05

With the increasing integration into the global economy in the new era, taxes in the import-export sector are essential in driving the country’s economic development. As an important financial tool, such taxes not only generate government revenue but also regulate international trade activities and support strategic economic goals.

High goals set for import-export

January 05, 2025 | 08:00

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has set a target of 12 per cent export growth in 2025 as Vietnam achieved impressive economic results in 2024, with imports and exports being the main driver of economic growth.

Import-export recovery prompts maritime growth

September 21, 2024 | 21:38

Marine transport companies delivered strong performances in the first six months of 2024, driven by a rebound in global trade.

Surplus comes on back of import-export advances

August 09, 2024 | 09:44

The domestic state budget has witnessed a surplus so far this year, reflecting a rise in revenue from export and import activities, but not from crude oil.

First 7 months: Total import-export turnover tops 439 bln USD

August 07, 2024 | 14:59

Vietnam’s total trade turnover of goods reached 439.88 billion USD in the first seven months of this year, marking a 17.1 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Import-export heads in right direction

July 24, 2024 | 17:32

Vietnam’s export-import landscape is regain momentum on the back of recovering demands from many foreign markets, with a large trade surplus recorded.

Hanoi reports import-export turnover of $28.6 billion

July 01, 2024 | 18:35

Hanoi reported $28.6 billion in import-export turnover in the first half of this year.

Direct impact of exchange rates on business operations

June 17, 2024 | 09:00

Duong Bui, FX Trading Associate director for Markets & Securities Services at HSBC Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Nhue Man how upcoming exchange rate fluctuations may affect import-export businesses.

Trade surplus at 20.19 billion USD in first eight months

September 08, 2023 | 15:56

Vietnam’s total import-export turnover of goods hit 435.23 billion USD in the first eight months of this year, with the country posting a trade surplus of 20.19 billion USD.

Trade and investment scenarios for Vietnam

January 18, 2023 | 10:00

Vietnam’s import-export turnover reached $732 billion in 2022, up 10 per cent from 2021, and making it the first year to surpass $700 billion. This is attributed to the signing of new-generation free trade agreements and the more favourable policies on foreign investment, among others.

Vietnam's global import-export ranking can be improved

December 23, 2022 | 11:42

According to the General Department of Customs, Vietnam's import and export turnover reached 700 billion USD (As of mid-December 2022). It is notable that Vietnam surpassed developed countries in the region to rank second in ASEAN.