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Vietnam recorded robust trade growth in May, with both exports and imports posting double-digit gains, according to government data released Friday. Exports jumped 17% year-on-year to $39.6 billion, while imports climbed 14.1% to $39.04 billion, yielding a trade surplus of $560 million for the month, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported.
This surge comes as Vietnam faces potential "reciprocal" tariffs of up to 46% from the United States, its largest export market. President Trump has warned the levies could be imposed if the two countries fail to reach a trade agreement before the temporary suspension expires in July. Such tariffs could pose significant risks to Vietnam’s export-driven economic model.
The NSO’s revised export figure surpasses the 14% growth estimate released earlier in the week, reflecting stronger-than-expected trade activity despite external risks. Vietnam’s economy, a key hub for global manufacturing, has remained resilient amid shifting trade dynamics in Asia.
In addition to trade growth, Vietnam saw consumer prices rise 3.24% year-over-year in May. Industrial production expanded 9.4%, while retail sales increased by 10.2%, signaling continued domestic demand.
Foreign investment also gained momentum. Inflows in the January-May period rose 7.9% from a year earlier to $8.9 billion. More notably, foreign investment pledges soared 51.2% to $18.4 billion, underscoring investor confidence in Vietnam’s economic outlook despite geopolitical uncertainties.
As the July tariff deadline approaches, analysts are closely monitoring negotiations between Hanoi and Washington. The outcome could significantly influence Vietnam’s trade trajectory and broader economic performance in the second half of 2025.
