Market scale to be intensified through expansion of RCEP (08/01/2026)
After four years of a major regional free trade agreement, expansion of investment and trade ties is set to be furthered thanks to the deal’s favourable rule of origin and membership expansion.
After four years of a major regional free trade agreement, expansion of investment and trade ties is set to be furthered thanks to the deal’s favourable rule of origin and membership expansion.
ONE and MTI launch AI-focused shipping venture (08/01/2026)
A new joint venture has been formed to accelerate the use of digital technologies in the container shipping industry, reflecting growing efforts to modernise logistics operations.
A new joint venture has been formed to accelerate the use of digital technologies in the container shipping industry, reflecting growing efforts to modernise logistics operations.
VIFTA implementation plan approved (08/01/2026)
The Vietnam–Israel Free Trade Agreement took effect on November 17, 2024, becoming Israel's first FTA with a Southeast Asian country and Vietnam's first trade pact with a partner in the Middle East.
The Vietnam–Israel Free Trade Agreement took effect on November 17, 2024, becoming Israel's first FTA with a Southeast Asian country and Vietnam's first trade pact with a partner in the Middle East.
Irish beef gains access to Vietnamese market (07/01/2026)
Irish beef and beef products have received approval to enter the Vietnamese market, according to a statement made by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine on January 5.
Irish beef and beef products have received approval to enter the Vietnamese market, according to a statement made by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine on January 5.
Electronics drive Vietnam’s trade growth as exports hit record in 2025 (07/01/2026)
Vietnam's electronics exports boomed in 2025, bringing in nearly $165 billion, with computers, electronics, and components surpassing the $100 billion mark for the first time to become the main driver of trade growth.
Vietnam's electronics exports boomed in 2025, bringing in nearly $165 billion, with computers, electronics, and components surpassing the $100 billion mark for the first time to become the main driver of trade growth.
Vietnam’s seafood exports surpass $11 billion in 2025 (07/01/2026)
A broad-based rebound in global demand helped seafood exports post a robust performance in 2025, comfortably surpassing targets set at the start of the year.
A broad-based rebound in global demand helped seafood exports post a robust performance in 2025, comfortably surpassing targets set at the start of the year.
Textile apparel firms deliver robust earnings despite global tariff pressures (05/01/2026)
The textile and garment industry is posting robust profits, with total exports for the sector this year expected to reach $46 billion, exceeding earlier expectations despite mounting tariff pressures, as companies across the industry report strong earnings.
The textile and garment industry is posting robust profits, with total exports for the sector this year expected to reach $46 billion, exceeding earlier expectations despite mounting tariff pressures, as companies across the industry report strong earnings.
Voluntary Sustainability Standards pave way for Vietnam’s agricultural exports (05/01/2026)
A single rejected shipment can take years for an exporter to rebuild trust with international partners, and may even tarnish the reputation of an entire sector. By contrast, exporters that consistently meet required standards can benefit from “green lane” clearance, enjoying faster inspections and lower logistics costs.
A single rejected shipment can take years for an exporter to rebuild trust with international partners, and may even tarnish the reputation of an entire sector. By contrast, exporters that consistently meet required standards can benefit from “green lane” clearance, enjoying faster inspections and lower logistics costs.
FPT exports first chip shipment to Japan (05/01/2026)
Tech major FPT Corporation has delivered its first commercial shipment of power chips to a Japanese electronics corporation through Restar Corporation, a Japanese trading company for semiconductors and electronic components.
Tech major FPT Corporation has delivered its first commercial shipment of power chips to a Japanese electronics corporation through Restar Corporation, a Japanese trading company for semiconductors and electronic components.
Exports of computers, electronic products and components top $97 bln in 11M (24/12/2025)
The US remaining the largest export market, with shipments valued at $37.9 billion, up 80.7% year-on-year.
The US remaining the largest export market, with shipments valued at $37.9 billion, up 80.7% year-on-year.
Vinatex maintains its growth (24/12/2025)
The textile and garment sector's export turnover is estimated to reach $46 billion this year, marking a 5% increase compared to 2024.
The textile and garment sector's export turnover is estimated to reach $46 billion this year, marking a 5% increase compared to 2024.
China to allow import of Vietnamese fresh jackfruits from June 1, 2026 (23/12/2025)
China will officially allow the import of fresh jackfruits from Vietnam from June 1, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).
China will officially allow the import of fresh jackfruits from Vietnam from June 1, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).
Machinery exports rise to Vietnam’s second-largest export group (23/12/2025)
Exports of machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts continued to post solid growth in 2025, officially overtaking mobile phones to become Vietnam’s second-largest export group, behind computers, electronics and components.
Exports of machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts continued to post solid growth in 2025, officially overtaking mobile phones to become Vietnam’s second-largest export group, behind computers, electronics and components.
“Vietnam Wood” certification mark launched as symbol of validation (23/12/2025)
The Vietnam Administration of Forest launched the “Vietnam Wood” certification mark at a conference held in Hanoi on December 22, marking a major step in building a unified identity and strengthening the credibility of Vietnam’s wood industry in domestic and international markets.
The Vietnam Administration of Forest launched the “Vietnam Wood” certification mark at a conference held in Hanoi on December 22, marking a major step in building a unified identity and strengthening the credibility of Vietnam’s wood industry in domestic and international markets.
Towards a circular agriculture (22/12/2025)
While much discussion has centered around Vietnam developing a circular economy, practices in the agriculture sector remain a touch disjointed.
While much discussion has centered around Vietnam developing a circular economy, practices in the agriculture sector remain a touch disjointed.
Barriers to footwear exports (22/12/2025)
Vietnam footwear exports have increasingly had to deal with trade remedies in importing markets over recent times.
Vietnam footwear exports have increasingly had to deal with trade remedies in importing markets over recent times.
Thanh Hoa’s exports accelerate at year-end (22/12/2025)
Alongside traditional markets such as the United States, Japan, and South Korea, many local enterprises have actively expanded into Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa.
Alongside traditional markets such as the United States, Japan, and South Korea, many local enterprises have actively expanded into Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa.
Dairy imports surge 23% during first 11 months of 2025 (18/12/2025)
Vietnam spent US$1.27 billion on importing milk and dairy products over the past 11 months, marking a year-on-year increase of 23%, reported Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam spent US$1.27 billion on importing milk and dairy products over the past 11 months, marking a year-on-year increase of 23%, reported Vietnam Customs.
Trade poised for new record but sustainability concern persists: Conference (18/12/2025)
Vietnam’s trade is poised to hit a new record this year, underscoring the country’s growing role in global market but also exposing persistent structural weaknesses that could weigh on long-term sustainability, experts said at a conference on December 16.
Vietnam’s trade is poised to hit a new record this year, underscoring the country’s growing role in global market but also exposing persistent structural weaknesses that could weigh on long-term sustainability, experts said at a conference on December 16.
Garment exports set to bring back US$46 bln, maintain global top 3 position (18/12/2025)
Vietnam’s textile and garment exports are estimated to reach US$46 billion in 2025, up 5.6% year on year, helping the country maintain its position among the world’s top three textile and garment exporters, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).
Vietnam’s textile and garment exports are estimated to reach US$46 billion in 2025, up 5.6% year on year, helping the country maintain its position among the world’s top three textile and garment exporters, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).
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