Energy should become key pillar of ASEAN-Russia relations: Prime Minister (18/06/2026)
At the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum, held in Kazan, Russia, on June 17, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung highlighted that given the rapid and complex transformations around the world, it is imperative for ASEAN and Russia to foster trusted partnerships, stable markets, and resilient supply chains.
At the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum, held in Kazan, Russia, on June 17, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung highlighted that given the rapid and complex transformations around the world, it is imperative for ASEAN and Russia to foster trusted partnerships, stable markets, and resilient supply chains.
Vietnam-UK bilateral trade on the rise (18/06/2026)
Bilateral trade between Vietnam and the UK has been rising handily in recent years on the back of new agreements and a stronger partnership.
Bilateral trade between Vietnam and the UK has been rising handily in recent years on the back of new agreements and a stronger partnership.
Wood exports maintain growth, but industry still faces dual pressure (18/06/2026)
The US remains the largest consumer of Vietnamese wood products, accounting for 49.2% of the total export turnover. China and Japan follow as the second and third largest markets.
The US remains the largest consumer of Vietnamese wood products, accounting for 49.2% of the total export turnover. China and Japan follow as the second and third largest markets.
Ho Chi Minh City's five-month exports approach US$40 billion (16/06/2026)
Despite the impact of geopolitical tensions and rising logistics costs, Ho Chi Minh City maintained positive export growth, with export turnover nearing US$40 billion in January-May 2026.
Despite the impact of geopolitical tensions and rising logistics costs, Ho Chi Minh City maintained positive export growth, with export turnover nearing US$40 billion in January-May 2026.
Local authorities to directly issue fragrant rice export certificates from July 2026 (16/06/2026)
Previously, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held the sole authority for issuing these export certificates. Under the new regulations, agencies designated by chairpersons of provincial-level People’s Committees will directly receive and process applications.
Previously, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held the sole authority for issuing these export certificates. Under the new regulations, agencies designated by chairpersons of provincial-level People’s Committees will directly receive and process applications.
Vietnam, Tunisia target coffee, olive oil as trade ties deepen (16/06/2026)
The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria and Tunisia recently joined the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) to host a hybrid business-matching conference, part of its working trip to Tunis from June 7 to 12.
The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria and Tunisia recently joined the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) to host a hybrid business-matching conference, part of its working trip to Tunis from June 7 to 12.
Vietnam's rice export revenue hits $2.09 bln in 5M (15/06/2026)
The country exporting 4.5 million tons of rice in the first five months of 2026.
The country exporting 4.5 million tons of rice in the first five months of 2026.
Agro-forestry-fishery imports top $22 bln in first five months, up 12.6% (15/06/2026)
The United States, China, and Cambodia were Vietnam’s three largest suppliers, with market shares of 10%, 9.6%, and 9.4%, respectively.
The United States, China, and Cambodia were Vietnam’s three largest suppliers, with market shares of 10%, 9.6%, and 9.4%, respectively.
Two Vietnamese ports rank among the world’s Top 20 (15/06/2026)
They include Họ Chi Minh City’s Cai Mep Port Cluster and Hai Phong Port.
They include Họ Chi Minh City’s Cai Mep Port Cluster and Hai Phong Port.
Product traceability system launched to boost market transparency, digital trade (12/06/2026)
Vietnam will introduce a nationwide product traceability system from July 1, 2026, marking a significant step toward greater market transparency, consumer protection, and the digital transformation of trade and supply chains.
Vietnam will introduce a nationwide product traceability system from July 1, 2026, marking a significant step toward greater market transparency, consumer protection, and the digital transformation of trade and supply chains.
Vietnam identifies 6 priority areas for cooperation with Canada (12/06/2026)
These areas include agricultural and food processing, energy, aerospace technology, advanced technology, socio-economic infrastructure, and the dual-use defense industry.
These areas include agricultural and food processing, energy, aerospace technology, advanced technology, socio-economic infrastructure, and the dual-use defense industry.
Vietnam, US seek to deepen economic, trade, energy cooperation (12/06/2026)
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has held a working session with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to discuss economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has held a working session with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to discuss economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
South Korea opens first K-SUUL Pavilion at Vinexpo Asia in Hong Kong to drive exports (11/06/2026)
South Korea's National Tax Service has opened the inaugural K-SUUL Pavilion at Vinexpo Asia, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, marking the country's first dedicated push to globalize Korean liquor on Asia's largest wine and spirits stage.
South Korea's National Tax Service has opened the inaugural K-SUUL Pavilion at Vinexpo Asia, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, marking the country's first dedicated push to globalize Korean liquor on Asia's largest wine and spirits stage.
Textile exporters navigate growth amid tariff uncertainty (11/06/2026)
Vietnam’s garments and textiles exports maintained growth during the first five months, but rising costs, thinner margins and uncertain US trade policies are emerging as key risks.
Vietnam’s garments and textiles exports maintained growth during the first five months, but rising costs, thinner margins and uncertain US trade policies are emerging as key risks.
IGEV chief on turning forestry waste into high-value exports (11/06/2026)
Idemitsu Green Energy Vietnam's black pellet manufacturing plant has reached a major milestone with its first commercial shipment to Japan. Hiroto Ono, the firm's general director, discusses the project's development and the company's strategy to tap into rising demand for black pellets with VIR's Thanh Van.
Idemitsu Green Energy Vietnam's black pellet manufacturing plant has reached a major milestone with its first commercial shipment to Japan. Hiroto Ono, the firm's general director, discusses the project's development and the company's strategy to tap into rising demand for black pellets with VIR's Thanh Van.
Hue festival trade fair 2026 to showcase regional products and boost business connectivity (10/06/2026)
The fair will provide a platform for promoting regional products, services and brands to consumers, investors and visitors.
The fair will provide a platform for promoting regional products, services and brands to consumers, investors and visitors.
Vietnam, Thailand target bilateral trade of $50bln (10/06/2026)
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul holding talks in Hanoi on June 8.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul holding talks in Hanoi on June 8.
Vietnam, Timor-Leste agree to expand multifaceted cooperation (10/06/2026)
During their talks in Hanoi on June 9, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Timor-Leste counterpart Rala Xanana Gusmao shared the view that the two countries boast considerable potential and advantages to further expand cooperation for the benefit of their peoples, as well as for stable, self-reliant, and sustainable development in the region.
During their talks in Hanoi on June 9, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Timor-Leste counterpart Rala Xanana Gusmao shared the view that the two countries boast considerable potential and advantages to further expand cooperation for the benefit of their peoples, as well as for stable, self-reliant, and sustainable development in the region.
Vietnam’s hi-tech exports surpass 50% as startup ranking hits record (04/06/2026)
Hi-tech products accounted for 50.76% of Vietnam’s total exports in the first quarter, reported the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Hi-tech products accounted for 50.76% of Vietnam’s total exports in the first quarter, reported the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Vietnam’s trade turnover hits $445bln in 5M (04/06/2026)
The figure representing a year-on-year rise of 25%.
The figure representing a year-on-year rise of 25%.
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