Vietnam among the world’s top 15 trading nations (29/01/2026)
Goods import-export activity over 2021-2025 has emerged as a major bright spot, with total trade turnover for the entire period reaching nearly $3.8 trillion, the highest level ever recorded.
Goods import-export activity over 2021-2025 has emerged as a major bright spot, with total trade turnover for the entire period reaching nearly $3.8 trillion, the highest level ever recorded.
Vietnam to lead trade growth in ASEAN (29/01/2026)
Despite tariff headwinds, Vietnam remains among ASEAN’s top export growth performers, supporting expectations of robust gains in employment and wages.
Despite tariff headwinds, Vietnam remains among ASEAN’s top export growth performers, supporting expectations of robust gains in employment and wages.
Germany's Schwalbe expands its export distribution centre in Vietnam (29/01/2026)
German tyre brand Schwalbe is expanding its export distribution centre in Vietnam in collaboration with its long-standing logistics partner, Kuehne+Nagel.
German tyre brand Schwalbe is expanding its export distribution centre in Vietnam in collaboration with its long-standing logistics partner, Kuehne+Nagel.
Livestock exports top $628 mln in 2025 (28/01/2026)
This figure exceeding the annual target of $550 million.
This figure exceeding the annual target of $550 million.
Vietnam becomes South Korea’s key export market in ASEAN (28/01/2026)
South Korea’s exports to Vietnam rose 7.6% in 2025 from a year earlier to $62.8 billion, while its imports from Vietnam climbed 11.7% to $31.8 billion, according to data released by the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
South Korea’s exports to Vietnam rose 7.6% in 2025 from a year earlier to $62.8 billion, while its imports from Vietnam climbed 11.7% to $31.8 billion, according to data released by the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
Vietnam sets sights on 8% export growth in 2026 (28/01/2026)
Vietnam aims to boost exports by about 8% in 2026 to roughly US$513 billion, with key industries and businesses stepping up efforts to expand markets and move up the value chain, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnam aims to boost exports by about 8% in 2026 to roughly US$513 billion, with key industries and businesses stepping up efforts to expand markets and move up the value chain, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
14th National Party Congress: Chinese expert praises Vietnam’s growth targets (27/01/2026)
Amid a global economic slowdown, Vietnam’s target of achieving average annual GDP growth of around 10% during the 2026–2030 period poses no small challenge.
Amid a global economic slowdown, Vietnam’s target of achieving average annual GDP growth of around 10% during the 2026–2030 period poses no small challenge.
Data-driven risk management signals major shift in customs administration (27/01/2026)
The Ministry of Finance has introduced a new circular transforming customs management through digital data-based risk assessment, easing border procedures while strengthening compliance and post-clearance oversight for import-export businesses.
The Ministry of Finance has introduced a new circular transforming customs management through digital data-based risk assessment, easing border procedures while strengthening compliance and post-clearance oversight for import-export businesses.
GEVA a launchpad for Vietnam’s agricultural exports (27/01/2026)
Green Export Acceleration through Voluntary Sustainability Standards (GEVA) is expected to become a pioneering model that empowers agricultural enterprises to integrate sustainability standards into their business strategies and drive green transformation.
Green Export Acceleration through Voluntary Sustainability Standards (GEVA) is expected to become a pioneering model that empowers agricultural enterprises to integrate sustainability standards into their business strategies and drive green transformation.
Vietnam emerges as RoK’s key export market in ASEAN (26/01/2026)
Vietnam has become the Republic of Korea’s (RoK)’s key export market within ASEAN, as bilateral trade continued to expand in 2025.
Vietnam has become the Republic of Korea’s (RoK)’s key export market within ASEAN, as bilateral trade continued to expand in 2025.
Fruit and vegetable exports jump nearly 60% in early January (26/01/2026)
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have made a strong start to the year 2026, achieving over US$598 million from early January to date, up 59.8% year on year, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VinaFruit).
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have made a strong start to the year 2026, achieving over US$598 million from early January to date, up 59.8% year on year, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VinaFruit).
Vietnam reaches record 500,000 tons in national food reserves (26/01/2026)
This total includes the standard annual plan of 220,000 tons and a supplementary 280,000 tons aimed at regulating domestic rice prices.
This total includes the standard annual plan of 220,000 tons and a supplementary 280,000 tons aimed at regulating domestic rice prices.
MoIT designated as focal point for three major FTAs (23/01/2026)
The government has detailed specific responsibilities for various ministries across the different chapters of each agreement.
The government has detailed specific responsibilities for various ministries across the different chapters of each agreement.
Vietnam forecasts rice exports of 7.73 million tonnes in 2026 (23/01/2026)
Vietnam is expected to export around 7.73 million tonnes of rice in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).
Vietnam is expected to export around 7.73 million tonnes of rice in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).
Vietnam’s wood exports surpass $17 billion (23/01/2026)
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wood products recorded positive results in 2025, exceeding $17.2 billion, despite falling short of the $18 billion target. The US remained the sector’s largest market, accounting for nearly 55 per cent of total export turnover.
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wood products recorded positive results in 2025, exceeding $17.2 billion, despite falling short of the $18 billion target. The US remained the sector’s largest market, accounting for nearly 55 per cent of total export turnover.
US-Vietnam partnership targets tilapia development and soy-based aquafeed trade (22/01/2026)
The US is set to invest $15.2 million in a five-year project aimed at improving Vietnam's tilapia value chain while expanding trade in soy-based aquaculture feed and tilapia products.
The US is set to invest $15.2 million in a five-year project aimed at improving Vietnam's tilapia value chain while expanding trade in soy-based aquaculture feed and tilapia products.
Fruit and vegetable exports surge ahead of Lunar New Year (22/01/2026)
Vietnam’s export activity showed positive momentum in the first half of January, with fruit and vegetables emerging as a standout performer, indicating that global trade has picked up earlier than in the same period last year.
Vietnam’s export activity showed positive momentum in the first half of January, with fruit and vegetables emerging as a standout performer, indicating that global trade has picked up earlier than in the same period last year.
Three key dynamics supporting Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2026 (22/01/2026)
The three key dynamics to drive 2026 GDP growth include a modest consumption recovery, the infrastructure-real estate growth nexus, and resilient exports to the US, according to a report by VinaCapital published on January 19.
The three key dynamics to drive 2026 GDP growth include a modest consumption recovery, the infrastructure-real estate growth nexus, and resilient exports to the US, according to a report by VinaCapital published on January 19.
Computer and electronics exports surpass $10 bln per month for the first time (21/01/2026)
This lifted the total export value of the category for the whole of 2025 to $107.75 billion.
This lifted the total export value of the category for the whole of 2025 to $107.75 billion.
Vietnam-Laos trade turnover reaching $2.98 bln in 2025 (21/01/2026)
Vietnam is currently Laos’ third-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade continuing to set new records.
Vietnam is currently Laos’ third-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade continuing to set new records.
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