Import and export at the beginning of 2026 maintain positive growth momentum
Vietnam's total import and export turnover in the first 5 months of 2026 reached 445.12 billion USD, an increase of 25% over the same period. Exports reached 215.66 billion USD, an increase of 19.5%, while imports reached 229.46 billion USD, an increase of 30.8%. The United States continues to be the largest export market, while China is Vietnam's largest import market.
The import structure shows that 94.1% of turnover is production materials, including machinery, equipment, raw materials for production and export. The consumer goods group only accounts for 5.9%, showing that most of the imported goods are used as inputs for the economy.
Although Vietnam had a trade deficit of 13.8 billion USD in the first 5 months of the year, experts believe it is not too worrying because imports mainly serve production. However, it is necessary to monitor if the trade deficit is prolonged or the import structure shifts to non-essential consumer goods. Experts predict that total import and export turnover in 2026 will still increase but the trade surplus will be lower than in 2025. See more...
Many activities to care for workers during Workers' Month at Mong Duong Thermal Power Plant
Mong Duong Thermal Power Company has implemented the Action Month on Occupational Safety and Health and the Workers' Month 2026 with many practical activities to raise awareness and compliance with occupational safety regulations for officials, employees and workers.
In May, the company organized first aid training for 389 workers, occupational safety training, fire prevention and fighting and professional skills; and at the same time established a team to participate in the Excellent Safety and Hygiene Officer Contest at the Corporation level to improve skills and spread safety culture in enterprises.
In addition to occupational safety and health, the company promotes activities to care for workers' lives, launches production emulation movements and builds a safe and professional working environment. The company's occupational safety and health team won the Second Prize at the 2026 Corporation-level Excellent Safety and Health Officer Contest. See more...
Inspecting a facility in Hanoi, a large amount of smuggled cigarettes was discovered
Market Management Team No. 12 in coordination with Khuong Dinh Ward Police (Hanoi) inspected a business establishment in alley 29/78 Khuong Ha, discovered and temporarily seized 8,280 packs of cigarettes manufactured abroad without import stamps and unable to present invoices and documents proving legal origin.
Through verification, functional forces determined that the case showed signs of violating regulations on the crime of producing and trading prohibited goods under Article 190 of the 2015 Penal Code. All exhibits and files have been transferred to the police agency for further investigation and handling according to their authority.
Functional agencies said that the situation of smuggling cigarettes is still complicated, causing budget losses, affecting the business environment and posing potential risks to consumer health. The case is currently being further investigated and clarified. See more...
Lowest gold price in a month, stores only sell 0.5 taels and 1 tael of gold
Domestic gold prices continued to fall sharply in the session on June 3rd, with plain round gold rings and gold bars both falling an additional 500,000 VND/tael. Compared to a month ago, gold prices have decreased by about 9 million VND/tael in both buying and selling directions.
At gold shops on Cau Giay street (Hanoi), the number of customers coming to buy is quite large, many people have to queue to wait for transactions. However, the supply of gold rings is limited, many stores only sell a certain number of rings, causing many customers to adjust their buying plans or ask relatives to transact together.
According to records, people mainly buy gold rings to accumulate, while the number of customers selling is quite small. Besides gold rings, gold jewelry products also attract the attention of consumers. See more...
