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Vietnam's Trade Surplus Grows, Fuel Prices Rise

Vietnam's trade surplus expands while fuel prices increase, impacting logistics and manufacturing sectors.

Florent Kalfon · 29 October 2026 · 6 articles read

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Business conditions in Vietnam remain stable. The trade surplus offers a positive outlook for exporters, while rising fuel prices increase costs for logistics and manufacturing.

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Regulation

Finance

Vietnam plans English disclosure rules by 2028

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has proposed expanding English-language disclosure requirements for the securities sector, to be fully implemented by January 1, 2028, according to Vietnam News Economy. This move aims to enhance transparency and attract more foreign investors.

Impact Securities firms and foreign investors gain from improved transparency and accessibility in financial disclosures.

Sources: Vietnam News Economy ↗

Markets

Logistics
Manufacturing

Fuel prices rise by up to 690 dong per liter

Fuel prices in Vietnam increased today, with each liter of gasoline and diesel rising by 220 to 690 dong, according to VnExpress. This adjustment follows global market trends and is expected to affect transportation and manufacturing costs.

Impact Logistics and manufacturing sectors face higher operational costs due to increased fuel prices.

Sources: VnExpress ↗

Trade

Logistics
Manufacturing

Vietnam's trade surplus hits $6.8 billion in October

Vietnam achieved a trade surplus of approximately $6.8 billion in October, marking the second consecutive month of surplus, according to VietnamPlus. The cumulative trade deficit for the first ten months of 2026 has been reduced to around $12.7 billion. This development is part of Vietnam's ongoing efforts to boost exports and reduce the trade deficit below $10 billion by year-end.

Impact Exporters and logistics firms benefit from a growing trade surplus, reducing the cumulative trade deficit.

Sources: VietnamPlus ↗

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