Vietnam Economy Records Strong Growth in the First Eight Months of the Year
Significant increases in exports, public investments, and foreign direct investments ensured the security of Vietnam's macroeconomic stability and fundamental balances.
The Vietnamese economy gained a high growth momentum in the first eight months of 2026, driven by strong surges in exports, public investments, and foreign direct investments.
Rise in Foreign Trade Volume
Reports released at the end of August revealed that the country's macroeconomic stability and fundamental balances were largely secured. In the first eight months, the total export and import volume reached 770.14 billion US dollars.
Export and Import Figures
Of the total foreign trade volume realized, 374.84 billion US dollars were recorded as exports, while 395.3 billion US dollars constituted imports. The monthly trade deficit in August stood at 120 million US dollars.
Foreign Direct Investments
Foreign direct investments flowing into the country reached 40.63 billion US dollars in total registered capital, marking a significant increase of 55.4 percent compared to the previous year.
Public Investments and Tourism
As of the end of August, public investments reached approximately 510,000 billion VND. During the same period, the tourism sector attracted approximately 16 million international visitors to the country.