Exports to India hit five-year high in first quarter (08/05/2026)
Vietnam’s trade with India rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with several export items recording strong growth, particularly coffee, footwear and steel.
Vietnam’s trade with India rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with several export items recording strong growth, particularly coffee, footwear and steel.
VASEP orders emergency compliance after US puts Vietnam on top IP watch list (08/05/2026)
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has issued recommendations to member companies after the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) placed Vietnam on its highest-level watch list for intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement.
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has issued recommendations to member companies after the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) placed Vietnam on its highest-level watch list for intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement.
Transport sector maintains strong growth momentum in April (08/05/2026)
Both passenger and cargo transport recording solid increases.
Both passenger and cargo transport recording solid increases.
China’s largest convenience store chain makes foray in Vietnam (08/05/2026)
China’s convenience store giant Meiyijia has opened its first outlets in the Vietnamese market in a push to expand its presence in Southeast Asia.
China’s convenience store giant Meiyijia has opened its first outlets in the Vietnamese market in a push to expand its presence in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam and India sign 13 cooperation agreements (08/05/2026)
As part of the state visit to India, on May 6, General Secretary and President To Lam and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the exchange of cooperation agreements between ministries, agencies, and institutions of the two countries.
As part of the state visit to India, on May 6, General Secretary and President To Lam and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the exchange of cooperation agreements between ministries, agencies, and institutions of the two countries.
Vietnam, India seek deeper cooperation in finance, technology and infrastructure (08/05/2026)
On May 6, in New Delhi, as part of the state visit to India by General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan held bilateral talks with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
On May 6, in New Delhi, as part of the state visit to India by General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan held bilateral talks with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Agro-forestry-fishery exports exceed $23 billion in first four months (07/05/2026)
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports reached more than $23 billion in the first four months of 2026, up 5.4 per cent on-year, with Asia remaining the largest export market.
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports reached more than $23 billion in the first four months of 2026, up 5.4 per cent on-year, with Asia remaining the largest export market.
Foreign-invested sector export turnover soars (07/05/2026)
Foreign-invested enterprises generated $134.88 billion in exports in the first four months of this year, up 25.8 per cent on-year, and accounted for 80 per cent of Vietnam’s total export turnover.
Foreign-invested enterprises generated $134.88 billion in exports in the first four months of this year, up 25.8 per cent on-year, and accounted for 80 per cent of Vietnam’s total export turnover.
Full inspections mandated as Vietnam moves to control rare earth exports (07/05/2026)
The Department of Vietnam Customs has mandated 100 per cent inspection of rare earth export shipments from May 6, tightening oversight to combat fraud and reinforce control over strategically vital mineral resources.
The Department of Vietnam Customs has mandated 100 per cent inspection of rare earth export shipments from May 6, tightening oversight to combat fraud and reinforce control over strategically vital mineral resources.
Vietnam steps up IP enforcement as US raises concerns (07/05/2026)
The United States decision to place Vietnam on its highest intellectual property watch category is not merely a legal or trade matter. It is emerging as a new test of compliance, governance, and transparency for export-oriented businesses.
The United States decision to place Vietnam on its highest intellectual property watch category is not merely a legal or trade matter. It is emerging as a new test of compliance, governance, and transparency for export-oriented businesses.
Italian and Vietnamese stakeholders discuss digital and green transition in manufacturing (07/05/2026)
On May 4, the workshop “Digital and Green Transition in Manufacturing: Italian Technologies for Vietnam’s Transition” took place in Hanoi, gathering more than 30 representatives from Italian and Vietnamese institutions.
On May 4, the workshop “Digital and Green Transition in Manufacturing: Italian Technologies for Vietnam’s Transition” took place in Hanoi, gathering more than 30 representatives from Italian and Vietnamese institutions.
Intel relocates key assembly and testing lines to Ho Chi Minh City (07/05/2026)
Global tech giant Intel will relocate part of its Costa Rica assembly and testing operations to Ho Chi Minh City, reinforcing Vietnam’s role in the global supply chain for advanced data centre chips.
Global tech giant Intel will relocate part of its Costa Rica assembly and testing operations to Ho Chi Minh City, reinforcing Vietnam’s role in the global supply chain for advanced data centre chips.
Four decades of FDI attraction and opportunities in new era (05/05/2026)
After nearly four decades of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), Vietnam continues to have opportunities to attract multi-billion-dollar inflows from global corporations, contributing to growth in a new development period.
After nearly four decades of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), Vietnam continues to have opportunities to attract multi-billion-dollar inflows from global corporations, contributing to growth in a new development period.
Vietnam's total trade hits over $344 billion in 4M (05/05/2026)
Exports valued at $168.53 billion, up 19.7% year-on-year.
Exports valued at $168.53 billion, up 19.7% year-on-year.
Nghe An province posts export turnover of $1.9bln in 4M (05/05/2026)
The export value surging 57.4% year-on-year.
The export value surging 57.4% year-on-year.
Close engagement between businesses of Vietnam and Bangladesh (05/05/2026)
H.E. Md Lutfor Rahman, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Vietnam, tells Anh Hoang from Vietnam Economic Times how stronger connectivity and sectoral cooperation can drive bilateral growth.
H.E. Md Lutfor Rahman, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Vietnam, tells Anh Hoang from Vietnam Economic Times how stronger connectivity and sectoral cooperation can drive bilateral growth.
FDI into Vietnam surpasses $18 bln in first four months (05/05/2026)
Among the 53 countries and territories with newly licensed investment projects in Vietnam during this period, Singapore was the largest investor with $6.05 billion, accounting for 49.8% of the total new registered capital.
Among the 53 countries and territories with newly licensed investment projects in Vietnam during this period, Singapore was the largest investor with $6.05 billion, accounting for 49.8% of the total new registered capital.
From incentives to stability: What keeps investors in Vietnam (05/05/2026)
As global supply chains undergo rapid restructuring, Vietnam continues to attract strong foreign investment not merely through incentives, but increasingly through a stable policy environment, streamlined procedures, and growing investor confidence in long-term prospects.
As global supply chains undergo rapid restructuring, Vietnam continues to attract strong foreign investment not merely through incentives, but increasingly through a stable policy environment, streamlined procedures, and growing investor confidence in long-term prospects.
Six cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Japan signed (04/05/2026)
The agreements have been signed as part of the official visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae from May 1-3.
The agreements have been signed as part of the official visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae from May 1-3.
Vietnamese, Japanese Prime Ministers hold talks in Hanoi (04/05/2026)
During their talks on May 2, the two PMs agreed on measures to raise Japanese investment in Vietnam to $5 billion per year and bring the bilateral trade turnover to $60 billion by 2030.
During their talks on May 2, the two PMs agreed on measures to raise Japanese investment in Vietnam to $5 billion per year and bring the bilateral trade turnover to $60 billion by 2030.
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