Economists advise to make better use of commitments in FTAs to boost exports (06/12/2023)
According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, in the first 11 months of 2023, the trade surplus was US$25.83 billion whereas it had been only US$10.3 billion in the same period last year. Export turnover of goods was $322.5 billion, while import turnover was $296.67 billion.

Eurasia a promising market for Vietnamese exporters: Experts (06/12/2023)
The Eurasia region, comprising 28 countries stretching from Eastern Europe to Central Asia with a population of more than 400 million and a total GDP of nearly 4.5 trillion USD, is considered a potential export market of Vietnam, according to experts.

Vietnam becomes China’s second largest banana exporter (06/12/2023)
Vietnam has become the second largest exporter of banana to China, behind only the Philippines, accounting for 28.2% of the total amount of bananas imported by the market, the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced.

Vietnam’s rice exports hit record high since 1989 (06/12/2023)
Vietnam’s rice exports this year to the end of November hit a record high since 1989 with an export volume of nearly 7.8 million tonnes and turnover of 4.4 billion USD.

Eleven-month cashew exports gross US$3.31 billion (05/12/2023)
Vietnamese cashew exports during the 11-month period raked in US$3.31 billion, representing a rise of 23.1% in volume and 17.4% in value compared to the same period from last year, according to data given by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

High tech brings Vietnam’s farm produce to the world (05/12/2023)
Seeking new markets, applying high tech, developing a cooperative economy, and building value chains will all improve the competitiveness of Vietnam’s farm produce in the world market, experts have said.

The Netherlands is Vietnam’s export market in the EU (05/12/2023)
According to the latest statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, the export turnover to the Netherlands reached US$925 million in October.

Ministry ready to support partnerships between Vietnamese, Belgian firms (03/12/2023)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and relevant ministries and sectors of Vietnam are ready to work with the Belgian side to effectively support cooperation activities between the two countries’ enterprises, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien told a bilateral business forum in Brussels on December 1.

11-month import-export turnover exceeds US$600 billion mark (03/12/2023)
Vietnam’s total import-export turnover surpassed the US$600 billion mark in the Jan.-Nov. period, reaching US$619.17 billion, with a trade surplus of US$25.83 billion.

EU sees Vietnam as vivid demonstration of EVFTA success (03/12/2023)
Executive Vice President of the European Commission (EC) and EU Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis said Vietnam’s rise to become the bloc’s leading trade partner in ASEAN is a vivid demonstration of the success of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

High transport costs hinder bilateral trade: Vietnamese businesses in UAE tell PM (03/12/2023)
Overseas Vietnamese businesspeople in the United Arab Emirates want the Vietnam government to roll out incentive policies to reduce transport costs between the two countries.

Four countries eye $20 billion durian market, VN holds advantage (01/12/2023)
China is the world’s largest durian market with expected value of $20 billion by 2025. There are four major rivals in the market and Vietnam is one.

Ministry reports difficulties in next-generation FTA implementation (01/12/2023)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has submitted to the government a report about problems related to implementation of next-generation free trade agreements (FTAs).

Vietnam, China push up cross-border trade (01/12/2023)
Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lang Son provincial People’s Committee Duong Xuan Huyen held a working session with a visiting delegation from the People’s Government of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on November 30 to discuss measures to facilitate exchanges and cross-border trade.

Vietnam & Turkey target $4 billion in annual two-way trade (01/12/2023)
Prime Minister meets with Turkish Vice President during his overseas trip.

Export-import turnover of agro-forestry-aquatic products down 5.9% (30/11/2023)
Vietnam’s total export and import turnover of agro-forestry-aquatic products is estimated at 85.13 billion USD in the January-November period, down 5.9% from the same period last year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) reported.

Japan is Vietnam’s leading trading partner (30/11/2023)
For many years, Japan has been Vietnam’s leading trade partner with bilateral turnover reaching tens of billions of USD annually.

Vietnamese export goods face increasing trade defence measures in CPTPP markets (30/11/2023)
In 2021, Việt Nam’s exports to the four CPTPP countries in the Americas reached more than US$12 billion, including $5.3 billion from exports to Canada, 75 per cent higher than before having the agreement.

Vietnam’s trade surplus at 22.44 billion USD in 11 months (30/11/2023)
Vietnam enjoyed a trade surplus of 24.44 billion USD as of November 15 this year, according to data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam adapting to trade defense to go global (29/11/2023)
Vietnamese exporters are now facing various trade defense instruments from the US and EU, asking them to be well-prepared to succeed in international markets.