Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery exports earn $11.3bln in 2M (09/03/2026)
Asia remaining the largest buyer, making up 45.5% of total export value.
Asia remaining the largest buyer, making up 45.5% of total export value.
Food businesses must complete product declarations by April 16 (09/03/2026)
The Ministry of Health has requested associations to notify their member enterprises, organizations, and individuals to prepare and fully meet the necessary conditions to implement Decree 46 and Resolution 66.13, effective from April 16.
The Ministry of Health has requested associations to notify their member enterprises, organizations, and individuals to prepare and fully meet the necessary conditions to implement Decree 46 and Resolution 66.13, effective from April 16.
Vietnam wood industry shifts to quality and certification as exports grow (09/03/2026)
Vietnam's wood and furniture industry is entering a new phase of competition shaped by tightening global standards on quality, sustainability, and supply chain transparency.
Vietnam's wood and furniture industry is entering a new phase of competition shaped by tightening global standards on quality, sustainability, and supply chain transparency.
EU standing ready to boost trade, investing (09/03/2026)
Trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the EU have been significantly improved by a bilateral trade deal. Julien Guerrier, Ambassador of the EU to Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the cooperation prospects to build on such ties.
Trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the EU have been significantly improved by a bilateral trade deal. Julien Guerrier, Ambassador of the EU to Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the cooperation prospects to build on such ties.
FDI disbursement in first two months highest in five years (09/03/2026)
Foreign direct investment disbursed in Vietnam during the first two months of the year was estimated at $3.21 billion, up 8.8 per cent on year, according to the Statistics Office. This is the highest level of disbursed FDI for the first two months over the past five years.
Foreign direct investment disbursed in Vietnam during the first two months of the year was estimated at $3.21 billion, up 8.8 per cent on year, according to the Statistics Office. This is the highest level of disbursed FDI for the first two months over the past five years.
Dutch semiconductor giant to build $1 billion production facility in Vietnam (09/03/2026)
Dutch chipmaking equipment supplier BE Semiconductor Industries NV (Besi) has revealed its plan to construct a new production facility in Vietnam.
Dutch chipmaking equipment supplier BE Semiconductor Industries NV (Besi) has revealed its plan to construct a new production facility in Vietnam.
Global engagement (05/03/2026)
Former Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam, H.E. Andrew Goledzinowski, shares his thoughts with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Linh Tong on Vietnam’s growing international profile.
Former Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam, H.E. Andrew Goledzinowski, shares his thoughts with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Linh Tong on Vietnam’s growing international profile.
Samsung's four factories in Vietnam generate $3.53bln in profit (05/03/2026)
These factories alone contributed 25.4% of Sam Sung's total revenue globally.
These factories alone contributed 25.4% of Sam Sung's total revenue globally.
Japan’s Fujiya strengthens production base in Vietnam (05/03/2026)
Japanese confectionery maker Fujiya is developing its production base in Vietnam to serve both domestic and export markets.
Japanese confectionery maker Fujiya is developing its production base in Vietnam to serve both domestic and export markets.
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.
Hanoi attracts US$335.6 million in FDI in first two months (04/03/2026)
Hanoi attracted US$335.6 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital city.
Hanoi attracted US$335.6 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital city.
US easing curbs opens new chapter for Vietnam’s chip industry (04/03/2026)
Washington’s move to ease export controls could transform Vietnam from a chip assembly hub into a manufacturing partner and a strategic alternative to China, Rest of World reported.
Washington’s move to ease export controls could transform Vietnam from a chip assembly hub into a manufacturing partner and a strategic alternative to China, Rest of World reported.
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.
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.
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.
HCMC pledges to facilitate investors, support sustainable growth (04/03/2026)
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong reaffirmed Ho Chi Minh City’s commitment to facilitating investors during visits to Vingroup and HEINEKEN Vietnam.
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong reaffirmed Ho Chi Minh City’s commitment to facilitating investors during visits to Vingroup and HEINEKEN Vietnam.
VinFast invests nearly $500 million in its EV plant (03/03/2026)
VinFast plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Ha Tinh province with a design capacity of two million vehicles per year.
VinFast plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Ha Tinh province with a design capacity of two million vehicles per year.
Law on Investment takes effect (03/03/2026)
The amended Law on Investment takes effect from March 1, aimed at reducing conditional business lines, shifting towards post-audit management, and enhancing business autonomy.
The amended Law on Investment takes effect from March 1, aimed at reducing conditional business lines, shifting towards post-audit management, and enhancing business autonomy.
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