Middle East war weighs heavily on accountant confidence (04/05/2026)
The Middle East conflict is rapidly evolving into a global shock to both costs and confidence, placing export-dependent Vietnam under dual pressure from rising inflation, currency volatility, and eroding competitiveness.
The Middle East conflict is rapidly evolving into a global shock to both costs and confidence, placing export-dependent Vietnam under dual pressure from rising inflation, currency volatility, and eroding competitiveness.
Vietnamese, Japanese Prime Ministers hold talks in Hanoi (04/05/2026)
During their talks on May 2, the two PMs agreed on measures to raise Japanese investment in Vietnam to $5 billion per year and bring the bilateral trade turnover to $60 billion by 2030.
During their talks on May 2, the two PMs agreed on measures to raise Japanese investment in Vietnam to $5 billion per year and bring the bilateral trade turnover to $60 billion by 2030.
Global buyers double down on Vietnam as supply chains shift (04/05/2026)
As global supply chains reconfigure, Vietnam is attracting rising interest from major international buyers, reinforcing its position as a competitive, scalable and strategic manufacturing and export hub.
As global supply chains reconfigure, Vietnam is attracting rising interest from major international buyers, reinforcing its position as a competitive, scalable and strategic manufacturing and export hub.
Machinery imports surge on production expansion demand (29/04/2026)
Vietnam’s imports of machinery and equipment rose sharply in early 2026, signalling robust investment activity and expanding production capacity.
Vietnam’s imports of machinery and equipment rose sharply in early 2026, signalling robust investment activity and expanding production capacity.
Textile industry builds resilience as orders shrink, costs rise (29/04/2026)
Facing shrinking orders and rising costs, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is accelerating restructuring, diversifying markets and investing in technology to sustain production.
Facing shrinking orders and rising costs, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is accelerating restructuring, diversifying markets and investing in technology to sustain production.
Vietnam-Singpore trade hit $10.6bln in Q1 (29/04/2026)
Vietnam remaining Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner.
Vietnam remaining Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner.
Vietnam-Singpore trade hit $10.6bln in Q1 (28/04/2026)
Vietnam remaining Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner.
Vietnam remaining Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner.
Thanh Nam Group moves into coffee export market (28/04/2026)
Thanh Nam Group announced the completion of a $9 million deal to acquire a controlling stake in Vietnam Coffee Export JSC (VIA COFFEE) at its AGM on April 24.
Thanh Nam Group announced the completion of a $9 million deal to acquire a controlling stake in Vietnam Coffee Export JSC (VIA COFFEE) at its AGM on April 24.
Brazil seen as alternative export market as global shipping in turmoil (24/04/2026)
Experts have called for restructuring and diversifying Vietnam's export markets amid mounting geopolitical volatility and disruptions to global shipping routes.
Experts have called for restructuring and diversifying Vietnam's export markets amid mounting geopolitical volatility and disruptions to global shipping routes.
Taiwan pavilion features food exporters at Singapore FHA (24/04/2026)
The island organized a national exhibition at the trade show presenting agricultural and beverage producers to Southeast Asian buyers.
The island organized a national exhibition at the trade show presenting agricultural and beverage producers to Southeast Asian buyers.
South Korea and Vietnam deepen strategic agricultural partnership (24/04/2026)
South Korea and Vietnam explore strategic measures to bolster bilateral agricultural cooperation and trade partnership.
South Korea and Vietnam explore strategic measures to bolster bilateral agricultural cooperation and trade partnership.
Vietnamese green-skin pomelo hits the shelves in Australia (23/04/2026)
The first shipment of Vietnam’s fresh green-skin pomelo went on sale in Sydney, Australia, on April 23, following customs clearance by local authorities a day earlier.
The first shipment of Vietnam’s fresh green-skin pomelo went on sale in Sydney, Australia, on April 23, following customs clearance by local authorities a day earlier.
Green transition key for Vietnamese firms to meet ESG standards in Malaysia market (23/04/2026)
Vietnamese firms are encouraged to adopt green production to meet Halal and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standards to expand access to the Malaysian and global markets, experts said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23.
Vietnamese firms are encouraged to adopt green production to meet Halal and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standards to expand access to the Malaysian and global markets, experts said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23.
Exports of computers, electronic products and components hit $30.72bln in Q1 (23/04/2026)
Key markets including the US, China, EU, and the Republic of Korea.
Key markets including the US, China, EU, and the Republic of Korea.
Vietnam ranks among world's leading exporting economies in 2025: WTO (22/04/2026)
With export revenue of $473 billion in 2025, Vietnam ranking 18th out of the world's 30 largest exporting economies.
With export revenue of $473 billion in 2025, Vietnam ranking 18th out of the world's 30 largest exporting economies.
Vietnam records $4.25 bln trade deficit in first half of April (22/04/2026)
According to Vietnam Customs, this development reflects a surge in demand for production inputs while also contributing to pressure on the overall balance of payments.
According to Vietnam Customs, this development reflects a surge in demand for production inputs while also contributing to pressure on the overall balance of payments.
EVFTA opens door for Vietnam’s textiles in Hungary amid tighter standards (22/04/2026)
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) opens tariff preferences but also sets high requirements on origin and standards, requiring Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises to adjust in order to expand their market share in Hungary.
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) opens tariff preferences but also sets high requirements on origin and standards, requiring Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises to adjust in order to expand their market share in Hungary.
Billion-dollar durian exports face challenge of balancing markets (21/04/2026)
More than 90% of Vietnam’s durian exports are concentrated in China. As the market continues to tighten technical requirements, exporters face two parallel challenges, including maintaining billion-dollar export turnover and gradually reducing structural dependence.
More than 90% of Vietnam’s durian exports are concentrated in China. As the market continues to tighten technical requirements, exporters face two parallel challenges, including maintaining billion-dollar export turnover and gradually reducing structural dependence.
VCCI refutes US concerns over overcapacity and forced labour in Vietnam (21/04/2026)
Vietnam does not have systemic overcapacity or forced labour in its export sectors, according to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Vietnam does not have systemic overcapacity or forced labour in its export sectors, according to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
XTransfer PMI shows emerging markets driving export growth (21/04/2026)
The cross-border payment platform's purchasing managers index indicated developing economies and premium product segments leading trade expansion.
The cross-border payment platform's purchasing managers index indicated developing economies and premium product segments leading trade expansion.
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