About 80% of Vietnam’s Exports Come from Foreign Invested Firms, Raising Concerns About Domestic Competitiveness
BIDV Chief Economist Cấn Văn Lực said Vietnam’s imports grew faster than exports in the first 10 months of 2026, but the size of the trade deficit is not his chief concern. Foreign direct investment firms account for about 80% of exports and 73% of imports, while domestic firms need to strengthen their role in import and export supply chains.
