Total import-export value reached over $659 billion in the first seven months, with the trade balance tipping toward a deficit.

Vietnam's merchandise import-export activities in the first seven months of 2026 continued to show significant shifts in trade volume, reflecting the economy's positive growth momentum; however, this also presented challenges regarding the trade balance, as a trade deficit of US$20.52 billion was recorded... Vietnam's import-export activities in the first seven...