AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade: Vietnam’s merchandise trade topped $1 trillion in the first 10 months of 2026, but imports grew faster than exports, leaving a $12.07 billion deficit. October alone posted a $7.3 billion surplus. Digital Economy: Vietnam’s digital economy is forecast to grow 20% this year to $49 billion, led by e-commerce, online travel and digital finance. Foreign Investment: Registered FDI reached $54.85 billion through October, the highest level since 2009, with manufacturing accounting for the largest share. Industry: Industrial production rose 12.4% in the first 10 months, its strongest growth since 2019. EU Ties: Vietnam and the EU are pursuing green-economy cooperation and new value chains; bilateral trade reached $65.48 billion in the first nine months, up nearly 20% year on year. Public Safety: Vietnam’s proposed crime-prevention programme targets an annual reduction of more than 10% in social-order crimes by 2035.
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