VIỆT NAM SPENDS OVER $4 BILLION ON MEAT, FISHERY IMPORTS IN EIGHT MONTHS
Việt Nam spent more than US$4 billion importing meat, meat products and fishery products in the first eight months of 2026, with meat imports rising 26.3 per cent year on year, according to the Customs Department. Imports of meat and meat products reached more than $1.91 billion during the January-August period, up 26.3 per cent from the same period last year, while fishery imports stood at $2.13 billion, down slightly by 1 per cent.
HIRING OUTLOOK STRENGTHENS IN Q4 AS SKILLS SHORTAGES PERSIST
Hiring intentions among employers in Việt Nam strengthened in the fourth quarter, with 52 per cent of surveyed companies planning to increase headcount between October and December, according to a ManpowerGroup survey released this week. Việt Nam's hiring outlook was stronger than the Asia Pacific and Middle East (APME) regional average of 33 per cent and the global average of 29 per cent, ranking third in the region and 11th globally among 42 markets surveyed.
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OKTOBERFEST VIETNAM RETURNS!
Windsor Plaza Hotel officially announces Oktoberfest Vietnam 2026, taking place from 23–26 September 2026 at Level 7 of the hotel. Beginning at 6:00 PM each evening, the four-night celebration will bring together German feast, live entertainment and the vibrant atmosphere of Oktoberfest. 10% discount for Prestige Members. For bookings of 30+ tickets, please contact our hotline at 090 952 6966 for exclusive offers.
FOREIGN CAPITAL SEEKS STRONGER FOOTHOLD IN VIỆT NAM THROUGH M&A
Foreign investors carried out 1,815 capital contribution and share purchase transactions in Việt Nam in the first seven months of 2026, with total capital exceeding $6.5 billion. While the number of transactions fell 8.4 per cent year-on-year, their value rose 61.6 per cent. Rather than investing from scratch to build new production facilities, many foreign investors are choosing to acquire stakes in existing Vietnamese companies as a faster way to establish a foothold in the market.
AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY AND FISHERY EXPORTS REACH NEARLY $49.3 BILLION AFTER EIGHT MONTHS
Asia remained Việt Nam’s largest export market, accounting for 45.5 per cent of total market share, with exports to the region increasing 11.3 per cent year on year. Việt Nam’s agricultural, forestry and fishery exports totaled nearly US$49.3 billion in the first eight months of this year, up 7 per cent year on year, maintaining growth momentum despite divergent trends among major product groups.
VIỆT NAM SEAFOOD EXPORTS MAINTAIN GROWTH IN AUGUST
Việt Nam's seafood exports rose by 6 per cent in August compared to last year, supported by strong demand from mainland China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, which helped offset weaker shipments to the US. Seafood exports reached over US$1.1 billion in August, taking total exports in the first eight months of this year to $8 billion, up 11.8 per cent from a year earlier, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
BANK DEPOSITS OVERTAKE CREDIT GROWTH IN LATE AUGUST
Vietnamese đồng deposits at banks grew faster than credit by late August, reversing a trend seen earlier this year and easing some short-term liquidity pressure, although banks continue to face high funding costs amid strong demand for loans. Speaking at the Government’s regular meeting, Trần Quốc Phương, deputy minister of finance, said that as of August 22, Vietnamese đồng deposits at credit institutions had increased 8.77 per cent from the beginning of the year, slightly exceeding the 8.38 per cent growth in Vietnamese đồng lending.
