EU launches safeguard probe into selected steel products (01/04/2026)
The European Commission (EC) has launched a safeguard investigation into certain imported steel products amid a sharp rise in shipments, a move that could increase pressure on exporters, including Vietnam.
The European Commission (EC) has launched a safeguard investigation into certain imported steel products amid a sharp rise in shipments, a move that could increase pressure on exporters, including Vietnam.
Q1 fruit and vegetable exports earn $1.48 bln (01/04/2026)
Key markets including China, the US, South Korea and Japan.
Key markets including China, the US, South Korea and Japan.
Vietnam remains among fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia-6 (01/04/2026)
Vietnam continues to rank among the fastest-growing economies in the Southeast Asia-6 group, alongside Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with strong growth expected to continue into 2026.
Vietnam continues to rank among the fastest-growing economies in the Southeast Asia-6 group, alongside Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with strong growth expected to continue into 2026.
Vietnam, US work to step up agricultural cooperation (30/03/2026)
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has had a meeting in Hanoi with Luke Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), where both sides agreed that agriculture is a key pillar of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has had a meeting in Hanoi with Luke Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), where both sides agreed that agriculture is a key pillar of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Squid, octopus exports pick up early in 2026 (30/03/2026)
Vietnam’s exports of squid and octopus reached more than US$111 million in the first two months of 2026, up 23% year on year, reflecting a positive start for the sector and early signs of recovering demand across several markets.
Vietnam’s exports of squid and octopus reached more than US$111 million in the first two months of 2026, up 23% year on year, reflecting a positive start for the sector and early signs of recovering demand across several markets.
More than 350 enterprises to take part in HCMC FOODEX 2026 (30/03/2026)
HCMC FOODEX 2026, the 5th Ho Chi Minh City International Food and Foodstuff Exhibition, will take place from April 15 to 18 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) under the theme “Global Flavours -Vietnamese Values”.
HCMC FOODEX 2026, the 5th Ho Chi Minh City International Food and Foodstuff Exhibition, will take place from April 15 to 18 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) under the theme “Global Flavours -Vietnamese Values”.
Vietnamese coffee to enter Net Zero era (27/03/2026)
The Global Coffee Alliance 2026 Declaration sets a long-term goal of building a "Net Zero" global coffee ecosystem, with carbon neutrality standards serving as the core guiding principle.
The Global Coffee Alliance 2026 Declaration sets a long-term goal of building a "Net Zero" global coffee ecosystem, with carbon neutrality standards serving as the core guiding principle.
APM Terminals takes 49 per cent stake in Hateco terminal (27/03/2026)
APM Terminals has become a minority shareholder and operating partner at the Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal, joining Hateco Group after three years of development partnership.
APM Terminals has become a minority shareholder and operating partner at the Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal, joining Hateco Group after three years of development partnership.
Preferential interest rates offered to help businesses leverage FTAs (26/03/2026)
Notably, the MoIT proposes an interest rate support mechanism applicable in each period for businesses, cooperatives, and household businesses participating in the ecosystem to utilise FTAs.
Notably, the MoIT proposes an interest rate support mechanism applicable in each period for businesses, cooperatives, and household businesses participating in the ecosystem to utilise FTAs.
Kim Long Motor exports first buses to Thailand in regional push (26/03/2026)
Kim Long Motor has exported its first batch of locally manufactured buses to Thailand, marking a significant step in the company's international expansion strategy.
Kim Long Motor has exported its first batch of locally manufactured buses to Thailand, marking a significant step in the company's international expansion strategy.
US launches trade mission to Vietnam for agricultural exports (26/03/2026)
The US Department of Agriculture has launched a trade mission to Vietnam aimed at expanding market access and strengthening export opportunities for American agricultural producers.
The US Department of Agriculture has launched a trade mission to Vietnam aimed at expanding market access and strengthening export opportunities for American agricultural producers.
Vietnam in face of global trade changes (25/03/2026)
A new HSBC report takes a closer look at the changing global trade picture over recent years and Vietnam's place within it.
A new HSBC report takes a closer look at the changing global trade picture over recent years and Vietnam's place within it.
Vietnam-China logistics: optimizing supply chains for businesses (25/03/2026)
As the scale of trade grows, cross-border logistics has become a cornerstone of corporate supply chains.
As the scale of trade grows, cross-border logistics has become a cornerstone of corporate supply chains.
Vietnam exports 1.74mln tons of rice as of March 15 (25/03/2026)
Total export revenue reaching $826.2 million.
Total export revenue reaching $826.2 million.
Vietnam launches project to boost RCEP utilisation (24/03/2026)
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, in partnership with the Regional Trade for Development initiative, on March 23 launched a project to boost utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, in partnership with the Regional Trade for Development initiative, on March 23 launched a project to boost utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Decisive shift in export performance (20/03/2026)
Long an exporting country, Vietnam would benefit greatly from meeting the stringent requirements being set by its trading partners.
Long an exporting country, Vietnam would benefit greatly from meeting the stringent requirements being set by its trading partners.
Vietnam maintains constructive cooperation with EU in combating IUU fishing: PM (20/03/2026)
During a reception in Hanoi on March 19 for an inspection delegation from the European Commission (EC), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s continued close cooperation in combating IUU fishing, while expressing his hope and confidence that the EC will consider lifting the “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood, thereby further strengthening effective and substantive cooperation between Vietnam, the EU and its member states.
During a reception in Hanoi on March 19 for an inspection delegation from the European Commission (EC), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s continued close cooperation in combating IUU fishing, while expressing his hope and confidence that the EC will consider lifting the “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood, thereby further strengthening effective and substantive cooperation between Vietnam, the EU and its member states.
Vietnam's trade hits $197bln year-to-date, up over 20% (20/03/2026)
Export revenue totaling nearly $96.8 billion, rising 17.1% year-on-year.
Export revenue totaling nearly $96.8 billion, rising 17.1% year-on-year.
Exports face new wave of technical barriers in major markets (19/03/2026)
The Vietnam SPS Office said WTO members on March 17 issued 104 notifications related to sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, including 65 draft measures and 39 in force, focusing on tightening import standards for agricultural and food products.
The Vietnam SPS Office said WTO members on March 17 issued 104 notifications related to sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, including 65 draft measures and 39 in force, focusing on tightening import standards for agricultural and food products.
Vietnam sets roadmap to boost logistics sector through 2035 (19/03/2026)
The plan aiming to strengthen Vietnam’s position in global value chains and enhance linkages between production, trade and modern distribution systems.
The plan aiming to strengthen Vietnam’s position in global value chains and enhance linkages between production, trade and modern distribution systems.
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