Tag: "trade deficit"
Ministry explains Vietnam's $19.42bn 9-month trade deficit before September's $1.27bn surplus
Economy 21:04 06/10/2026Vietnam recorded a US$19.42 billion trade deficit in the first nine months of 2026 as imports grew significantly faster than exports amid rising production demand, even as the country returned to a $1.27 billion trade surplus in September, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Should Vietnam be worried about its $20bn trade deficit?
In-Depth 14:41 18/08/2026For an economy that has grown accustomed to celebrating trade surpluses, Vietnam’s figures so far this year make uncomfortable reading.
Vietnam’s trade deficit raises structural concerns: opinion
Economy 18:09 21/06/2026Vietnam’s growing trade deficit is not being driven by weakening exports but by surging imports tied to investment and production, highlighting long-standing structural challenges as the country pursues ambitious double-digit growth targets.
