National Spring Fair 2026 to boost trade, strengthen value chains (15/01/2026)
Scheduled from February 2 to 8 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi, the National Spring Fair 2026 is expected to create vibrant trading momentum from the beginning of the year.
Scheduled from February 2 to 8 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi, the National Spring Fair 2026 is expected to create vibrant trading momentum from the beginning of the year.
Vietnam’s exports to US jump 28.1% in 2025 on electronics surge (15/01/2026)
Vietnam’s exports to the United States rose 28.1% year on year in 2025 to more than US$153.1 billion, driven by strong demand for electronics, machinery and garments, data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade showed.
Vietnam’s exports to the United States rose 28.1% year on year in 2025 to more than US$153.1 billion, driven by strong demand for electronics, machinery and garments, data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade showed.
Philippines set to sign 2.5 million-tonne rice deal with Vietnam (15/01/2026)
The Philippines plans to sign an agreement to import an initial 2.5 million tonnes of rice from Vietnam as part of its 2026 procurement strategy.
The Philippines plans to sign an agreement to import an initial 2.5 million tonnes of rice from Vietnam as part of its 2026 procurement strategy.
European business confidence reaches highest in seven years (14/01/2026)
EuroCham released the Q4 2025 edition of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) on January 13, recording its highest level in seven years and marking a decisive shift in European business sentiment.
EuroCham released the Q4 2025 edition of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) on January 13, recording its highest level in seven years and marking a decisive shift in European business sentiment.
Textile and garment industry shifts toward high-value orders (14/01/2026)
In 2026, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is set to undergo a significant strategic change, shifting its focus from large-scale outsourcing to smaller, higher-value orders that require advanced technical standards, targeting key markets such as the United States and Japan.
In 2026, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is set to undergo a significant strategic change, shifting its focus from large-scale outsourcing to smaller, higher-value orders that require advanced technical standards, targeting key markets such as the United States and Japan.
Agriculture to be modernized (14/01/2026)
All involved in Vietnam’s agricultural sector must work towards accessing the latest in technology and farming practices.
All involved in Vietnam’s agricultural sector must work towards accessing the latest in technology and farming practices.
AMC Robotics establishes Vietnam subsidiary to support robotics manufacturing (13/01/2026)
AMC Robotics Corporation, an AI-driven robotics solutions company, has announced the establishment of a Vietnamese subsidiary in Ho Chi Minh City.to support the manufacturing and production scale-up of its robotic dog, Kyro.
AMC Robotics Corporation, an AI-driven robotics solutions company, has announced the establishment of a Vietnamese subsidiary in Ho Chi Minh City.to support the manufacturing and production scale-up of its robotic dog, Kyro.
Vietnam to adapt to global green supply chains (13/01/2026)
With global supply chains undergoing a period of restructuring, Vietnam must take advantage of its strengths and address its weaknesses.
With global supply chains undergoing a period of restructuring, Vietnam must take advantage of its strengths and address its weaknesses.
Wood industry weathers global headwinds, crosses US$17 billion mark (13/01/2026)
Amid global market volatility and climate challenges, Vietnam’s wood industry registered a historic threshold in 2025, with exports of timber and wood products exceeding US$17 billion for the first time, underscoring its role as a major export pillar of the national economy.
Amid global market volatility and climate challenges, Vietnam’s wood industry registered a historic threshold in 2025, with exports of timber and wood products exceeding US$17 billion for the first time, underscoring its role as a major export pillar of the national economy.
Exports cement role as central pillar (12/01/2026)
Vietnam’s export prospects for 2026 remain positive on the back of recovering major markets, with attention increasingly shifting to value-added content and economic self-reliance.
Vietnam’s export prospects for 2026 remain positive on the back of recovering major markets, with attention increasingly shifting to value-added content and economic self-reliance.
Vietnam leads ASEAN in EV market growth (12/01/2026)
Vietnam is emerging as a regional frontrunner in the transition to electric mobility, driven by rapid market growth and rising electrification.
Vietnam is emerging as a regional frontrunner in the transition to electric mobility, driven by rapid market growth and rising electrification.
Vietnam's cashews enter the “$5 bln club” with record turnover (12/01/2026)
For the first time in history, China overtook the United States to become the largest consumer of Vietnamese cashews...
For the first time in history, China overtook the United States to become the largest consumer of Vietnamese cashews...
Market scale to be intensified through expansion of RCEP (08/01/2026)
After four years of a major regional free trade agreement, expansion of investment and trade ties is set to be furthered thanks to the deal’s favourable rule of origin and membership expansion.
After four years of a major regional free trade agreement, expansion of investment and trade ties is set to be furthered thanks to the deal’s favourable rule of origin and membership expansion.
ONE and MTI launch AI-focused shipping venture (08/01/2026)
A new joint venture has been formed to accelerate the use of digital technologies in the container shipping industry, reflecting growing efforts to modernise logistics operations.
A new joint venture has been formed to accelerate the use of digital technologies in the container shipping industry, reflecting growing efforts to modernise logistics operations.
VIFTA implementation plan approved (08/01/2026)
The Vietnam–Israel Free Trade Agreement took effect on November 17, 2024, becoming Israel's first FTA with a Southeast Asian country and Vietnam's first trade pact with a partner in the Middle East.
The Vietnam–Israel Free Trade Agreement took effect on November 17, 2024, becoming Israel's first FTA with a Southeast Asian country and Vietnam's first trade pact with a partner in the Middle East.
Irish beef gains access to Vietnamese market (07/01/2026)
Irish beef and beef products have received approval to enter the Vietnamese market, according to a statement made by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine on January 5.
Irish beef and beef products have received approval to enter the Vietnamese market, according to a statement made by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine on January 5.
Electronics drive Vietnam’s trade growth as exports hit record in 2025 (07/01/2026)
Vietnam's electronics exports boomed in 2025, bringing in nearly $165 billion, with computers, electronics, and components surpassing the $100 billion mark for the first time to become the main driver of trade growth.
Vietnam's electronics exports boomed in 2025, bringing in nearly $165 billion, with computers, electronics, and components surpassing the $100 billion mark for the first time to become the main driver of trade growth.
Vietnam’s seafood exports surpass $11 billion in 2025 (07/01/2026)
A broad-based rebound in global demand helped seafood exports post a robust performance in 2025, comfortably surpassing targets set at the start of the year.
A broad-based rebound in global demand helped seafood exports post a robust performance in 2025, comfortably surpassing targets set at the start of the year.
Textile apparel firms deliver robust earnings despite global tariff pressures (05/01/2026)
The textile and garment industry is posting robust profits, with total exports for the sector this year expected to reach $46 billion, exceeding earlier expectations despite mounting tariff pressures, as companies across the industry report strong earnings.
The textile and garment industry is posting robust profits, with total exports for the sector this year expected to reach $46 billion, exceeding earlier expectations despite mounting tariff pressures, as companies across the industry report strong earnings.
Voluntary Sustainability Standards pave way for Vietnam’s agricultural exports (05/01/2026)
A single rejected shipment can take years for an exporter to rebuild trust with international partners, and may even tarnish the reputation of an entire sector. By contrast, exporters that consistently meet required standards can benefit from “green lane” clearance, enjoying faster inspections and lower logistics costs.
A single rejected shipment can take years for an exporter to rebuild trust with international partners, and may even tarnish the reputation of an entire sector. By contrast, exporters that consistently meet required standards can benefit from “green lane” clearance, enjoying faster inspections and lower logistics costs.
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