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).
Ample room remains for trade, investment cooperation with Japan, RoK (17/12/2025)
Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are among Vietnam’s most important economic partners, with considerable room for further cooperation, but Vietnamese enterprises must adopt clearer strategies and continuously upgrade technological capacity to attract more investment and expand trade, experts said.
Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are among Vietnam’s most important economic partners, with considerable room for further cooperation, but Vietnamese enterprises must adopt clearer strategies and continuously upgrade technological capacity to attract more investment and expand trade, experts said.
Pangasius exports exceed US$2 billion in 11 months (17/12/2025)
Vietnam’s pangasius exports surpassed US$2 billion in the first 11 months of the year, marking an increase of 9% year on year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Vietnam’s pangasius exports surpassed US$2 billion in the first 11 months of the year, marking an increase of 9% year on year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Canada finds no dumping in Vietnam’s steel strapping (17/12/2025)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded that the only Vietnamese company currently exporting steel strapping to Canada did not engage in dumping.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded that the only Vietnamese company currently exporting steel strapping to Canada did not engage in dumping.
Vietnamese aquatic products reach new markets (15/12/2025)
Exporters in Vietnam are expanding into new markets with new aquatic product categories, helping the sector overcome global market volatility and achieve unprecedented growth in 2025.
Exporters in Vietnam are expanding into new markets with new aquatic product categories, helping the sector overcome global market volatility and achieve unprecedented growth in 2025.
Hai Phong Port's container throughput surpasses 2mln TEUs (15/12/2025)
The achievement represents a historic milestone in the port’s over-150-year development.
The achievement represents a historic milestone in the port’s over-150-year development.
Vietnam’s 2025 rubber export revenue estimated at $11 bln (15/12/2025)
Processed rubber products continue to drive growth, with an estimated export value of $5.3 billion.
Processed rubber products continue to drive growth, with an estimated export value of $5.3 billion.
Gov't removes business barriers across 11 trade & industry sectors (12/12/2025)
In addition, the Prime Minister approved the reduction and simplification of internal administrative procedures in three sectors: Petroleum; border trade; and consumer rights protection.
In addition, the Prime Minister approved the reduction and simplification of internal administrative procedures in three sectors: Petroleum; border trade; and consumer rights protection.
HCMC, Kazakhstan bolster air connectivity and commercial partnership (18/12/2025)
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kanat Tumysh, suggested the urgent need for a direct flight connecting HCM City with Kazakhstan’s major economic hubs, such as Astana or Almaty.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kanat Tumysh, suggested the urgent need for a direct flight connecting HCM City with Kazakhstan’s major economic hubs, such as Astana or Almaty.
Korean firm plans to expand rare earth metal business in Vietnam (18/12/2025)
LS Eco Energy's new investment is estimated at approximately 28.5 billion KRW ($19.2 million).
LS Eco Energy's new investment is estimated at approximately 28.5 billion KRW ($19.2 million).
Vietnam shifts FDI strategy from volume to quality (18/12/2025)
A series of large-scale foreign direct investment (FDI) projects were granted investment registration certificates in November, contributing to Vietnam’s strong FDI performance in the first 11 months of the year.
A series of large-scale foreign direct investment (FDI) projects were granted investment registration certificates in November, contributing to Vietnam’s strong FDI performance in the first 11 months of the year.
Vietnam’s low-altitude alliance teams up with JUIDA for drone development (17/12/2025)
This partnership opens a new direction for the field of next-generation transportation, specifically regarding Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), drones, and their related ecosystems.
This partnership opens a new direction for the field of next-generation transportation, specifically regarding Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), drones, and their related ecosystems.
Kolon signs $48 million airbag supply deal with Autoliv (17/12/2025)
Kolon Industries strengthens ties with Autoliv through a long-term supply agreement, boosting airbag material production for global markets.
Kolon Industries strengthens ties with Autoliv through a long-term supply agreement, boosting airbag material production for global markets.
A new decree regulates the re-lending of ODA loans and foreign concessional loans (15/12/2025)
Under Decree No. 317/2025/ND-CP, that amends and supplements certain provisions of Decree No. 97/2018/ND-CP, the re-lending of ODA loans and foreign concessional loans are regulated for public scientific and technological organizations, as well as financially autonomous public universities.
Under Decree No. 317/2025/ND-CP, that amends and supplements certain provisions of Decree No. 97/2018/ND-CP, the re-lending of ODA loans and foreign concessional loans are regulated for public scientific and technological organizations, as well as financially autonomous public universities.
Stress laid on high-quality FDI inflows (15/12/2025)
Offering a selective and performance-based investment incentive framework, attached with a commitment to technology transfer and localisation ratio, is considered an effective solution to attract high-quality foreign direct investment inflow.
Offering a selective and performance-based investment incentive framework, attached with a commitment to technology transfer and localisation ratio, is considered an effective solution to attract high-quality foreign direct investment inflow.
Kolon signs $48 million airbag supply deal with Autoliv (15/12/2025)
Kolon Industries strengthens ties with Autoliv through a long-term supply agreement, boosting airbag material production for global markets.
Kolon Industries strengthens ties with Autoliv through a long-term supply agreement, boosting airbag material production for global markets.
HCM City, Canva sign strategic cooperation deal (12/12/2025)
The cooperation program will include intensive training courses, mentoring activities, creative workshops, and professional-community development initiatives, aimed at advancing design skills in business, education, and digital content production.
The cooperation program will include intensive training courses, mentoring activities, creative workshops, and professional-community development initiatives, aimed at advancing design skills in business, education, and digital content production.