Agency of Foreign Trade warns of trade disruption due to Middle East conflict (05/03/2026)
The Agency of Foreign Trade under Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a dispatch to export-import and logistics associations, warning of mounting risks to global trade and supply chains amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
The Agency of Foreign Trade under Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a dispatch to export-import and logistics associations, warning of mounting risks to global trade and supply chains amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Middle East tensions drive cost pressures for seafood exporters (05/03/2026)
Seafood companies are facing mounting cost pressures and rising cold chain risks as the Middle East conflict escalates, posing urgent questions about market restructuring.
Seafood companies are facing mounting cost pressures and rising cold chain risks as the Middle East conflict escalates, posing urgent questions about market restructuring.
Greece seeks to expand economic cooperation with Vietnam (05/03/2026)
Greece is looking to deepen its economic ties with Vietnam by boosting cooperation in key sectors such as transportation, logistics, and agricultural exports.
Greece is looking to deepen its economic ties with Vietnam by boosting cooperation in key sectors such as transportation, logistics, and agricultural exports.
Green transition in the fertilizer industry (04/03/2026)
Vietnam’s fertilizer industry is accelerating its green transition, balancing environmental demands with productivity, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability.
Vietnam’s fertilizer industry is accelerating its green transition, balancing environmental demands with productivity, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability.
Vietnam trade counsellor in Israel warns escalating Middle East conflict weighing (04/03/2026)
Escalating conflict involving Israel, the US and Iran is weighing on the trade and investment environment in Israel and across the Middle East while placing additional pressure on global supply chains, Vietnam’s Trade Counsellor in Israel Le Thai Hoa said.
Escalating conflict involving Israel, the US and Iran is weighing on the trade and investment environment in Israel and across the Middle East while placing additional pressure on global supply chains, Vietnam’s Trade Counsellor in Israel Le Thai Hoa said.
Escalating Middle East conflict threatens Vietnam’s seafood supply chain (04/03/2026)
Given that the Middle East offers relatively healthy profit margins for pangasius and certain value-added product lines, the sharp rise in logistics costs could fundamentally alter the profit structure of the entire supply chain.
Given that the Middle East offers relatively healthy profit margins for pangasius and certain value-added product lines, the sharp rise in logistics costs could fundamentally alter the profit structure of the entire supply chain.
Vietnam, Brazil push cooperation in agriculture, energy and biotechnology (03/03/2026)
A delegation from the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil led by Ambassador Bui Van Nghi paid a working visit to Maranhão state from February 25-28 to conduct field surveys, promote investment and trade cooperation, and enhance strategic linkages between Vietnam and Brazil’s Northeast region.
A delegation from the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil led by Ambassador Bui Van Nghi paid a working visit to Maranhão state from February 25-28 to conduct field surveys, promote investment and trade cooperation, and enhance strategic linkages between Vietnam and Brazil’s Northeast region.
Vietnam’s exports to Pakistan rise 19% in 2025 (03/03/2026)
In 2025, Vietnam’s exports to Pakistan totaled US$622 million, up 19% year-on-year. In December 2025 alone, export turnover exceeded US$48 million, an increase of 5.8% from the previous month.
In 2025, Vietnam’s exports to Pakistan totaled US$622 million, up 19% year-on-year. In December 2025 alone, export turnover exceeded US$48 million, an increase of 5.8% from the previous month.
Agricultural exports target US$100 billion beyond 2026 (03/03/2026)
Stepping up deep processing, enhancing value chain transparency and applying technology are key drivers for agricultural exports to move toward a long-term target of US$100 billion.
Stepping up deep processing, enhancing value chain transparency and applying technology are key drivers for agricultural exports to move toward a long-term target of US$100 billion.
Fruit and vegetable exports to Japan hit record high (02/03/2026)
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to Japan reached a record US$237.8 million in 2025, up nearly 18% from a year earlier, with chrysanthemums, bananas and sweet potatoes accounting for almost half of the total value.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to Japan reached a record US$237.8 million in 2025, up nearly 18% from a year earlier, with chrysanthemums, bananas and sweet potatoes accounting for almost half of the total value.
Textile and garment industry in face of challenges (02/03/2026)
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry continues to be impacted by a changing global trade environment that presents a host of challenges.
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry continues to be impacted by a changing global trade environment that presents a host of challenges.
Strategic directions for wood and wooden product exports (02/03/2026)
Wood and wooden product exports are rising substantially but Vietnam will need to fully address the myriad trade and other barriers in place.
Wood and wooden product exports are rising substantially but Vietnam will need to fully address the myriad trade and other barriers in place.
Vietnam’s phone, electronics exports post strong growth in January (25/02/2026)
The US, China, the EU and the South Korea are among key markets.
The US, China, the EU and the South Korea are among key markets.
Vietnam’s foreign trade exceeds $130 bln in early 2026 (25/02/2026)
The figure representing an increase of 36.93% year-on-year.
The figure representing an increase of 36.93% year-on-year.
Vietnam’s shrimp sector faces rising competition despite lower US anti-dumping tariffs (25/02/2026)
Amid intensifying competition, experts suggest that the most viable path for Vietnamese shrimp exporters is to increase the proportion of deep-processed products, reduce reliance on frozen raw shrimp, and maximize tariff preferences provided by the EVFTA.
Amid intensifying competition, experts suggest that the most viable path for Vietnamese shrimp exporters is to increase the proportion of deep-processed products, reduce reliance on frozen raw shrimp, and maximize tariff preferences provided by the EVFTA.
Strong 2025 economic performance carries further positive momentum (24/02/2026)
Vietnam’s economy emerged as one of the region’s strongest performers in 2025, as robust domestic demand and buoyant exports helped lift real GDP by 8.02 per cent. A solidified position in global supply chains supports a favourable outlook for the near-term, although the potential re-escalation of trade tensions keeps risks to the outlook skewed on the downside.
Vietnam’s economy emerged as one of the region’s strongest performers in 2025, as robust domestic demand and buoyant exports helped lift real GDP by 8.02 per cent. A solidified position in global supply chains supports a favourable outlook for the near-term, although the potential re-escalation of trade tensions keeps risks to the outlook skewed on the downside.
Vietnam, New Zealand seek level-up in ties (24/02/2026)
Rising demand for high-quality fruit is opening new trade opportunities between New Zealand and Vietnam. Scott James, New Zealand Consul General and Trade Commissioner, spoke with VIR’s Oanh Do about export strengths, market priorities, and prospects for deeper trade ties.
Rising demand for high-quality fruit is opening new trade opportunities between New Zealand and Vietnam. Scott James, New Zealand Consul General and Trade Commissioner, spoke with VIR’s Oanh Do about export strengths, market priorities, and prospects for deeper trade ties.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam hosts reception for U.S. Trade Representative (24/02/2026)
The Party chief welcomed the positive results achieved in the negotiation process of a reciprocal trade agreement and highly appreciated the role, attention and support of the US Trade Representative.
The Party chief welcomed the positive results achieved in the negotiation process of a reciprocal trade agreement and highly appreciated the role, attention and support of the US Trade Representative.
Pangasius prices hit record highs as exports surge (13/02/2026)
A strong recovery in demand from China, ASEAN, and Japan has propelled pangasius to the top of the seafood growth charts, continuing the upward momentum seen in 2025.
A strong recovery in demand from China, ASEAN, and Japan has propelled pangasius to the top of the seafood growth charts, continuing the upward momentum seen in 2025.
New criteria for evaluating the maturity level of smart urban areas (13/02/2026)
The evaluation must be responsible, honest, and based on data, records, and actual results at the time of assessment.
The evaluation must be responsible, honest, and based on data, records, and actual results at the time of assessment.
— 20 Items per Page