Vietnam ranks among world's leading exporting economies in 2025: WTO (22/04/2026)
With export revenue of $473 billion in 2025, Vietnam ranking 18th out of the world's 30 largest exporting economies.
With export revenue of $473 billion in 2025, Vietnam ranking 18th out of the world's 30 largest exporting economies.
Vietnam records $4.25 bln trade deficit in first half of April (22/04/2026)
According to Vietnam Customs, this development reflects a surge in demand for production inputs while also contributing to pressure on the overall balance of payments.
According to Vietnam Customs, this development reflects a surge in demand for production inputs while also contributing to pressure on the overall balance of payments.
EVFTA opens door for Vietnam’s textiles in Hungary amid tighter standards (22/04/2026)
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) opens tariff preferences but also sets high requirements on origin and standards, requiring Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises to adjust in order to expand their market share in Hungary.
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) opens tariff preferences but also sets high requirements on origin and standards, requiring Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises to adjust in order to expand their market share in Hungary.
Ho Chi Minh City announces 2026-2030 investment projects (22/04/2026)
Investment opportunities are now opening wider for investors as Ho Chi Minh City has announced the list of projects in 2026-2030.
Investment opportunities are now opening wider for investors as Ho Chi Minh City has announced the list of projects in 2026-2030.
China's ZJK Industrial advances factory operations in Vietnam (22/04/2026)
ZJK Industrial, a China-based high-tech precision parts and hardware manufacturer, on April 21 announced that it is advancing a localised operational model for its Vietnamese subsidiary as part of its ongoing global operations.
ZJK Industrial, a China-based high-tech precision parts and hardware manufacturer, on April 21 announced that it is advancing a localised operational model for its Vietnamese subsidiary as part of its ongoing global operations.
South Korea advances in investment rankings (22/04/2026)
Vietnam’s continued large trade deficit with South Korea has mirrored a climb in South Korean investment in the other direction.
Vietnam’s continued large trade deficit with South Korea has mirrored a climb in South Korean investment in the other direction.
Billion-dollar durian exports face challenge of balancing markets (21/04/2026)
More than 90% of Vietnam’s durian exports are concentrated in China. As the market continues to tighten technical requirements, exporters face two parallel challenges, including maintaining billion-dollar export turnover and gradually reducing structural dependence.
More than 90% of Vietnam’s durian exports are concentrated in China. As the market continues to tighten technical requirements, exporters face two parallel challenges, including maintaining billion-dollar export turnover and gradually reducing structural dependence.
VCCI refutes US concerns over overcapacity and forced labour in Vietnam (21/04/2026)
Vietnam does not have systemic overcapacity or forced labour in its export sectors, according to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Vietnam does not have systemic overcapacity or forced labour in its export sectors, according to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
XTransfer PMI shows emerging markets driving export growth (21/04/2026)
The cross-border payment platform's purchasing managers index indicated developing economies and premium product segments leading trade expansion.
The cross-border payment platform's purchasing managers index indicated developing economies and premium product segments leading trade expansion.
US businesses urge legal reforms for AI, data, and cloud computing (21/04/2026)
US businesses have called for a favourable legal environment for new technologies, including facilitating data flow and developing AI and cloud computing.
US businesses have called for a favourable legal environment for new technologies, including facilitating data flow and developing AI and cloud computing.
VinaCapital to co-lead Ho Chi Minh City's new $19.2 million venture fund (21/04/2026)
VinaCapital has been selected to co-lead the establishment of Ho Chi Minh City's new venture capital fund, a public-private initiative aimed at strengthening the city's startup and innovation ecosystem.
VinaCapital has been selected to co-lead the establishment of Ho Chi Minh City's new venture capital fund, a public-private initiative aimed at strengthening the city's startup and innovation ecosystem.
VIFC in Ho Chi Minh City attracts $19 billion in commitments (21/04/2026)
More than $19 billion in committed capital is awaiting regulatory approval to be disbursed into Ho Chi Minh City's International Financial Centre.
More than $19 billion in committed capital is awaiting regulatory approval to be disbursed into Ho Chi Minh City's International Financial Centre.
Venture Capital Fund launched in Ho Chi Minh City (20/04/2026)
The newly launched venture capital fund in Ho Chi Minh City is targeting a scale of at least VND5 trillion, with a strong emphasis on mobilising private investment, positioning it as a key catalyst for the city’s innovation startup ecosystem.
The newly launched venture capital fund in Ho Chi Minh City is targeting a scale of at least VND5 trillion, with a strong emphasis on mobilising private investment, positioning it as a key catalyst for the city’s innovation startup ecosystem.
Int'l conference on geotechnics, civil engineering and structures opens in HCM City (20/04/2026)
The eight edition aims to address global challenges in creating resilient and sustainable infrastructure through innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The eight edition aims to address global challenges in creating resilient and sustainable infrastructure through innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
HCMC remittances drop 15.6% to $2 bln in Q1 2026 (20/04/2026)
This downward shift not only highlights the current challenges facing the Vietnamese economy but also presents new opportunities for strategic adjustments and sustainable development.
This downward shift not only highlights the current challenges facing the Vietnamese economy but also presents new opportunities for strategic adjustments and sustainable development.
Vietnam imports over 56,000 automobiles in Q1 2026 (20/04/2026)
Notably, this growth was primarily driven by the truck segment, reflecting a recovery in logistics, production, and business activities.
Notably, this growth was primarily driven by the truck segment, reflecting a recovery in logistics, production, and business activities.
Vietnam, Singapore strengthen ties in green growth and sustainable commerce (20/04/2026)
The Vietnam-Singapore business matching program "Sustainable Business Connection and Social Investment 2026" aims not only to facilitate direct networking between businesses and investors from both nation.
The Vietnam-Singapore business matching program "Sustainable Business Connection and Social Investment 2026" aims not only to facilitate direct networking between businesses and investors from both nation.
Vietnam ranks among top five performers under Expanded Human Capital Index (20/04/2026)
Vietnam's HCI+ results in 2026 are not only related to education and healthcare but also tied to public financial management, showing the country's ability to transform public budget investments in education and healthcare into tangible economic outcomes.
Vietnam's HCI+ results in 2026 are not only related to education and healthcare but also tied to public financial management, showing the country's ability to transform public budget investments in education and healthcare into tangible economic outcomes.
Export strategy moves from quantity to quality in 2026 (14/04/2026)
A shift from quantity to quality in Vietnam’s export strategy, along with deeper participation in global value chains, is seen as the appropriate path to keep import-export activities a solid pillar of the economy
A shift from quantity to quality in Vietnam’s export strategy, along with deeper participation in global value chains, is seen as the appropriate path to keep import-export activities a solid pillar of the economy
Australia launches anti-dumping probe into Vietnam, RoK galvanized steel (14/04/2026)
The Australian Government announced that the Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) has received a request to initiate an investigation into galvanized steel imports from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, according to the ADC and the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia.
The Australian Government announced that the Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) has received a request to initiate an investigation into galvanized steel imports from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, according to the ADC and the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia.
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