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Vietnam's trade surplus grows to $7.31 billion in October
Vietnam's trade surplus reached $7.31 billion in October, continuing a positive trend for exporters and logistics firms.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 3 November 2026.
The story so far as of 3 November 2026
On October 29, 2026, Vietnam achieved a trade surplus of approximately $6.8 billion, marking the second consecutive month of surplus. By November 3, the trade surplus was reported at $7.31 billion, with total import-export turnover reaching an estimated $122.03 billion. This growth was attributed to increased export orders and market diversification, reducing the cumulative trade deficit for the first ten months of 2026 to around $12.7 billion.
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Vietnam posts $7.31 billion trade surplus in October
Impact Exporters benefit from increased trade surplus, enhancing competitiveness and market reach.
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Vietnam's trade surplus hits $6.8 billion in October
Impact Exporters and logistics firms benefit from a growing trade surplus, reducing the cumulative trade deficit.
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