Vehicle and auto parts imports up more than US$1 billion in four months (27/05/2026)
Vietnam's import value of completely built-up (CBU) vehicles and auto parts reached US$4.22 billion during the four- month period of 2026, up 36% year-on-year, or US$1.12 billion from a year earlier, according to Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam's import value of completely built-up (CBU) vehicles and auto parts reached US$4.22 billion during the four- month period of 2026, up 36% year-on-year, or US$1.12 billion from a year earlier, according to Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam accelerates digital traceability system for agricultural exports (27/05/2026)
The move aiming improve supply chain transparency, and meet increasingly stringent international market requirements.
The move aiming improve supply chain transparency, and meet increasingly stringent international market requirements.
Vietnam enters the world's top 10 steel-producing nations for the first time (27/05/2026)
Vietnam has entered the top 10 crude steel producers for the first time, according to rankings from the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) released on May 22.
Vietnam has entered the top 10 crude steel producers for the first time, according to rankings from the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) released on May 22.
Rubber sector gains momentum from commodity rally and land windfall (26/05/2026)
Surging natural rubber prices, improving export demand and lucrative industrial land conversion plans are combining to fuel renewed investor appetite for rubber stocks.
Surging natural rubber prices, improving export demand and lucrative industrial land conversion plans are combining to fuel renewed investor appetite for rubber stocks.
Electronics and machinery drive Vietnam’s export growth in Q1 (26/05/2026)
Vietnam’s exports surged 19.1 per cent on-year in the first quarter, driven by machinery, equipment and electronic products.
Vietnam’s exports surged 19.1 per cent on-year in the first quarter, driven by machinery, equipment and electronic products.
Vietnam's food delivery and ride-hailing market gains momentum (26/05/2026)
Vietnam’s on-demand services market is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing and most competitive digital sectors, driven by rapid technology adoption, a young population, and changing consumer behaviour.
Vietnam’s on-demand services market is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing and most competitive digital sectors, driven by rapid technology adoption, a young population, and changing consumer behaviour.
PM proposes to soon complete VN-US reciprocal trade agreement (25/05/2026)
While receiving Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade Representative, in Hanoi on May 20, PM Le Minh Hung affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will continue to work closely with the US side to soon finalise the agreement, thereby further deepening economic, trade, and investment cooperation as the main driving force for bilateral relations.
While receiving Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade Representative, in Hanoi on May 20, PM Le Minh Hung affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will continue to work closely with the US side to soon finalise the agreement, thereby further deepening economic, trade, and investment cooperation as the main driving force for bilateral relations.
Vietnam’s trade turnover tops $394bln by mid-May (25/05/2026)
FDI sector dominating both import and export value.
FDI sector dominating both import and export value.
Fruit and vegetable exports top US$2.67 billion in January-May (25/05/2026)
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$2.67 billion during the past five months of 2026, up 16% year-on-year, according to preliminary data from Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$2.67 billion during the past five months of 2026, up 16% year-on-year, according to preliminary data from Vietnam Customs.
Vietnamese businesses step up efforts to enter demanding UK market (20/05/2026)
The UK is a fastidious market with high standards, intense competition and substantial compliance costs, but Vietnamese businesses are continuing to invest in and expand into the market because of its large import demand, strong purchasing power, well-developed distribution networks and ability to enhance the reputation of Vietnamese brands.
The UK is a fastidious market with high standards, intense competition and substantial compliance costs, but Vietnamese businesses are continuing to invest in and expand into the market because of its large import demand, strong purchasing power, well-developed distribution networks and ability to enhance the reputation of Vietnamese brands.
Vietnam posts strong trade surplus with Singapore in first four months (20/05/2026)
Trade between Vietnam and Singapore continued to show positive signs in the first four months of 2026, with Vietnam recording a trade surplus of nearly SG$5.4 billion (about US$4.5 billion) in goods of Vietnamese origin, highlighting growing export opportunities in the Singaporean market.
Trade between Vietnam and Singapore continued to show positive signs in the first four months of 2026, with Vietnam recording a trade surplus of nearly SG$5.4 billion (about US$4.5 billion) in goods of Vietnamese origin, highlighting growing export opportunities in the Singaporean market.
Vietnam eyes balanced, sustainable trade ties with US (20/05/2026)
The Vietnamese Government maintains the consistent policy of promoting a balanced and sustainable economic and trade relationship with the US, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan stated at a meeting with US trade officials in Hanoi on May 19.
The Vietnamese Government maintains the consistent policy of promoting a balanced and sustainable economic and trade relationship with the US, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan stated at a meeting with US trade officials in Hanoi on May 19.
HCM City plans to expand high-tech safe vegetable production (19/05/2026)
High-tech vegetables expected to account for 60–70% of the sector’s total value by 2030.
High-tech vegetables expected to account for 60–70% of the sector’s total value by 2030.
HalalViet centre launched to help Vietnamese firms tap global market (18/05/2026)
The launch of the HalalViet Promotion and Experience Centre in Hanoi on May 15 marks a broader effort to build a long-term approach for Vietnamese businesses to penetrate the growing global Halal economy.
The launch of the HalalViet Promotion and Experience Centre in Hanoi on May 15 marks a broader effort to build a long-term approach for Vietnamese businesses to penetrate the growing global Halal economy.
Tax circular amendments aim to ease import-export procedures (18/05/2026)
The Ministry of Finance is accelerating reforms to modernise import-export tax administration, expand digitalisation, and create a more transparent regulatory framework.
The Ministry of Finance is accelerating reforms to modernise import-export tax administration, expand digitalisation, and create a more transparent regulatory framework.
Rice prices recover, exports target premium markets (18/05/2026)
Vietnam’s agriculture sector is showing fresh signs of recovery as domestic rice prices and export prices gradually rebound, while high-quality and low-emission rice products are opening new opportunities in premium international markets.
Vietnam’s agriculture sector is showing fresh signs of recovery as domestic rice prices and export prices gradually rebound, while high-quality and low-emission rice products are opening new opportunities in premium international markets.
Vietnam's raw cashew imports hit record $943 million in April (13/05/2026)
Vietnam spent nearly $943 million importing raw cashew nuts in April alone, despite being the world's largest exporter of cashew kernels.
Vietnam spent nearly $943 million importing raw cashew nuts in April alone, despite being the world's largest exporter of cashew kernels.
More export opportunities from the UK for Vietnamese firms, despite high compliance barriers (13/05/2026)
Vietnam-UK bilateral trade reaching approximately $9.3 billion in 2025, up 10% year-on-year.
Vietnam-UK bilateral trade reaching approximately $9.3 billion in 2025, up 10% year-on-year.
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