Fruit and vegetable exports to Japan hit record high (02/03/2026)
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to Japan reached a record US$237.8 million in 2025, up nearly 18% from a year earlier, with chrysanthemums, bananas and sweet potatoes accounting for almost half of the total value.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to Japan reached a record US$237.8 million in 2025, up nearly 18% from a year earlier, with chrysanthemums, bananas and sweet potatoes accounting for almost half of the total value.
Textile and garment industry in face of challenges (02/03/2026)
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry continues to be impacted by a changing global trade environment that presents a host of challenges.
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry continues to be impacted by a changing global trade environment that presents a host of challenges.
Strategic directions for wood and wooden product exports (02/03/2026)
Wood and wooden product exports are rising substantially but Vietnam will need to fully address the myriad trade and other barriers in place.
Wood and wooden product exports are rising substantially but Vietnam will need to fully address the myriad trade and other barriers in place.
Vietnam’s phone, electronics exports post strong growth in January (25/02/2026)
The US, China, the EU and the South Korea are among key markets.
The US, China, the EU and the South Korea are among key markets.
Vietnam’s foreign trade exceeds $130 bln in early 2026 (25/02/2026)
The figure representing an increase of 36.93% year-on-year.
The figure representing an increase of 36.93% year-on-year.
Vietnam’s shrimp sector faces rising competition despite lower US anti-dumping tariffs (25/02/2026)
Amid intensifying competition, experts suggest that the most viable path for Vietnamese shrimp exporters is to increase the proportion of deep-processed products, reduce reliance on frozen raw shrimp, and maximize tariff preferences provided by the EVFTA.
Amid intensifying competition, experts suggest that the most viable path for Vietnamese shrimp exporters is to increase the proportion of deep-processed products, reduce reliance on frozen raw shrimp, and maximize tariff preferences provided by the EVFTA.
Strong 2025 economic performance carries further positive momentum (24/02/2026)
Vietnam’s economy emerged as one of the region’s strongest performers in 2025, as robust domestic demand and buoyant exports helped lift real GDP by 8.02 per cent. A solidified position in global supply chains supports a favourable outlook for the near-term, although the potential re-escalation of trade tensions keeps risks to the outlook skewed on the downside.
Vietnam’s economy emerged as one of the region’s strongest performers in 2025, as robust domestic demand and buoyant exports helped lift real GDP by 8.02 per cent. A solidified position in global supply chains supports a favourable outlook for the near-term, although the potential re-escalation of trade tensions keeps risks to the outlook skewed on the downside.
Vietnam, New Zealand seek level-up in ties (24/02/2026)
Rising demand for high-quality fruit is opening new trade opportunities between New Zealand and Vietnam. Scott James, New Zealand Consul General and Trade Commissioner, spoke with VIR’s Oanh Do about export strengths, market priorities, and prospects for deeper trade ties.
Rising demand for high-quality fruit is opening new trade opportunities between New Zealand and Vietnam. Scott James, New Zealand Consul General and Trade Commissioner, spoke with VIR’s Oanh Do about export strengths, market priorities, and prospects for deeper trade ties.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam hosts reception for U.S. Trade Representative (24/02/2026)
The Party chief welcomed the positive results achieved in the negotiation process of a reciprocal trade agreement and highly appreciated the role, attention and support of the US Trade Representative.
The Party chief welcomed the positive results achieved in the negotiation process of a reciprocal trade agreement and highly appreciated the role, attention and support of the US Trade Representative.
Pangasius prices hit record highs as exports surge (13/02/2026)
A strong recovery in demand from China, ASEAN, and Japan has propelled pangasius to the top of the seafood growth charts, continuing the upward momentum seen in 2025.
A strong recovery in demand from China, ASEAN, and Japan has propelled pangasius to the top of the seafood growth charts, continuing the upward momentum seen in 2025.
New criteria for evaluating the maturity level of smart urban areas (13/02/2026)
The evaluation must be responsible, honest, and based on data, records, and actual results at the time of assessment.
The evaluation must be responsible, honest, and based on data, records, and actual results at the time of assessment.
Leading Singapore Asset Manager commits $10bln investment to IFC in HCM City (12/02/2026)
Vantage Point Asset Management (VPAM), a leading asset management company based in Singapore, has pledged to mobilize $10 billion from global institutional investors and strategic partners within five years into Vietnam’s International Finance Centre.
Vantage Point Asset Management (VPAM), a leading asset management company based in Singapore, has pledged to mobilize $10 billion from global institutional investors and strategic partners within five years into Vietnam’s International Finance Centre.
PM suggests to increase Vietnam-Singapore IPs to 30 in 2026 (12/02/2026)
PM Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong hold phone talks to discuss ways to further promote bilateral ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong hold phone talks to discuss ways to further promote bilateral ties.
Google reveals Tet 2026 trends: Vietnamese consumers leverage AI for smarter celebrations (12/02/2026)
Beyond material preparations, search data also shows that Vietnamese users, particularly the younger generation, are proactively seeking a deeper understanding of traditional cultural values.
Beyond material preparations, search data also shows that Vietnamese users, particularly the younger generation, are proactively seeking a deeper understanding of traditional cultural values.
Redefining the State’s role: Who leads the national economy’s pillars? (11/02/2026)
As Vietnam seeks to renew its growth model and strengthen competitiveness, the role of the state economic sector is being repositioned toward a narrower scope in areas where the market performs well, while concentrating resources on the national economy’s pillars.
As Vietnam seeks to renew its growth model and strengthen competitiveness, the role of the state economic sector is being repositioned toward a narrower scope in areas where the market performs well, while concentrating resources on the national economy’s pillars.
Vietnam’s e-commerce set for safer, more sustainable growth under new law (11/02/2026)
With the Law on E-Commerce set to take effect in July 2026, consumers can expect a safer online shopping environment, while compliant businesses will gain a solid foundation for sustainable growth of the e-commerce market.
With the Law on E-Commerce set to take effect in July 2026, consumers can expect a safer online shopping environment, while compliant businesses will gain a solid foundation for sustainable growth of the e-commerce market.
Vietnam and Singapore agree to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership (11/02/2026)
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 10 held phone talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to further promote the Vietnam–Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 10 held phone talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to further promote the Vietnam–Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Five key focus areas outlined for High-Tech Law implementation (10/02/2026)
This is intended to ensure the law is implemented in a timely, unified, and efficient manner while avoiding the waste of resources.
This is intended to ensure the law is implemented in a timely, unified, and efficient manner while avoiding the waste of resources.
"Vietnamese Goods Day" in Germany paves the way for ST25 Rice and produce exports (10/02/2026)
While German consumers are already familiar with Vietnamese staples such as coffee, seafood, tea, and spices, many other products, particularly fresh tropical fruits, have yet to achieve widespread popularity.
While German consumers are already familiar with Vietnamese staples such as coffee, seafood, tea, and spices, many other products, particularly fresh tropical fruits, have yet to achieve widespread popularity.
Vietnam fast-tracks 2026 economic census for new development goals (10/02/2026)
The goal is to complete and announce the census results by June 30, 2026, at the latest—seven months ahead of the initial plan.
The goal is to complete and announce the census results by June 30, 2026, at the latest—seven months ahead of the initial plan.
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