Vietnam exports surge over 17% in Q1 despite Middle East tensions (03/04/2026)
Despite mounting global headwinds, particularly escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam’s exports remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, reaching nearly US$100 billion, up more than 17% year-on-year.

South Africa suspends tax circumvention investigation into Vietnamese tires (03/04/2026)
The termination takes effect immediately upon the publication of the notice, officially closing the inquiry.

HCM City's IPs attract $773mln in investment in Q1 (03/04/2026)
FDI accounting for $452.86 million of the total, with 19 newly licensed projects.

Vietnam–Australia chamber debuts in Western Australia to boost trade, investment (02/04/2026)
The Vietnam–Australia National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAVCCI) was launched on March 31 at the Canning City Administrative Centre in Western Australia, marking a new milestone in efforts to promote economic, trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the state.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports reach nearly $16.7 bln in Q1 2026 (02/04/2026)
In terms of market regions, Asia remained the largest destination for Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery products, accounting for 45.1% of the total market share.

Vietnam seen as a strategic market for Italy in ASEAN (02/04/2026)
In the context of constantly shifting global trade, Italy's recognition of Vietnam as a leading strategic market in ASEAN not only opens up opportunities for trade cooperation but also promotes sustainable and long-term bilateral economic relations, according to H.E. Ms. Alessandra Tognonato, Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City.

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.

Q1 fruit and vegetable exports earn $1.48 bln (01/04/2026)
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, 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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vietnam exports 1.74mln tons of rice as of March 15 (25/03/2026)
Total export revenue reaching $826.2 million.