Vietnam’s frozen durian exports to China: Challenges and unfulfilled expectations (10/03/2025)
Though China began opening its door for Vietnam’s frozen durians in August 2024, the expected surge in export value has not come to fruition.

Expanding exports to EU via official channels (10/03/2025)
Though simpler and less costly, exporting goods via unofficial channels poses risks for businesses, such as violating import laws or facing high dispute rates. In contrast, formal exports are more complex and high cost but bring about greater benefits for businesses, including state support and easier market access. For a large and demanding market like the European Union (EU), the later practice is a sustainable path for businesses.

Farmers concerned over declining durian prices as peak harvest nears (10/03/2025)
Vietnamese durian farmers are bracing for a potential price drop as the main harvest season approaches, amid stricter import regulations from China, the largest market for the fruit.

Vietnamese companies look to adapt to potential US tariff changes (07/03/2025)
Vietnamese trade associations have quickly eyed strategic shifts amid potential changes in U.S. tariff policies under President Donald Trump.




2M seafood export revenue hits $1.42 bln (06/03/2025)
China, Japan and the US remaining the largest importers of Vietnamese seafood.

Establishing free trade zones: Concerns to overcome (06/03/2025)
There is much for Vietnam to do to bring plans of establishing free trade zones around the country into being.



Steel industry navigating global challenges (04/03/2025)
Vietnam's steel industry is seeking opportunities to strengthen its manufacturing and exports while facing intense competition from low-cost imported steel and global trade protection measures.

CPTPP member countries rank second in Vietnamese tra fish import (03/03/2025)
China remains the largest importer of the product.

Vietnam and New Zealand elevate bilateral relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (03/03/2025)
A joint statement on the elevation of the relations was issued on the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon from February 25-28.

Shrinking demand mutes manufacturing growth (03/03/2025)
Vietnam's manufacturing activity continued to slow down in February, with weak demand leading to further reductions in new orders and production, according to a report released by S&P Global.

CPTPP member countries rank second in Vietnamese tra fish import (28/02/2025)
China remains the largest importer of the product.

Sugar firms eye sweet season ahead (28/02/2025)
Sugar firms are accelerating efforts to avail market opportunities as sugar prices continue to rise amid concerns of a sharp global supply shortage.

Cross-border e-commerce surge propels coffee exports (28/02/2025)
As Vietnam advances its digital trade revolution, cross-border e-commerce is playing an increasingly vital role in economic expansion, especially for major export sectors like coffee.

Golden opportunity for Vietnamese tuna in South Korean market (26/02/2025)
A meeting between officials from Tuy Hoa City, the capital of Phu Yen Province in south-central Vietnam, and Seongdong District in Seoul, South Korea has reinforced bilateral ties while paving the way for new export opportunities.

CPTPP member countries rank second in Vietnamese tra fish import (26/02/2025)
China remains the largest importer of the product.