First-half economy sees positive growth and stability from fiscal-monetary synergy (14/07/2025)
Vietnam’s GDP expanded 7.56% in the first half of 2025, with Q2 growth reaching 7.67% despite numerous difficulties and challenges, showing targeted fiscal policy, controlled inflation and a continued trade surplus.

Vietnam emerges as largest supplier of cassava starch to China (14/07/2025)
Vietnam supplied 1.14 million tonnes of cassava starch to China in the first five months of this year, accounting for 48.84% of China’s total imports and marking a year-on-year increase of 99%, thus positioning Vietnam as its largest supplier of cassava.

Vietnam boosts to expand global markets for key exports (14/07/2025)
These efforts are intended to maintain the momentum of economic recovery and ensure sustainable development throughout 2025.

Vietnam’s rice exports suffer sharp price drop (11/07/2025)
Vietnam's rice exports witnessed a notable drop in average prices in the first half of 2025, despite a rise in export volume, leading to a contraction in the sector's total export value.

All business support tools explored for upped trade (11/07/2025)
While Vietnam’s exports showed strong momentum in the first half of 2025, uncertainties remain in the global environment. Tran Thanh Hai, deputy director-general of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade, spoke with VIR’s Nguyen Thu about government measures to ensure trade stability for the remainder of the year.

So far, so good for 2025’s export figures (11/07/2025)
Vietnam’s export sector delivered an upbeat performance in the first half of 2025, but the path to achieving full-year targets is proving increasingly challenging.

New decree offers preferential import tariff policies for auto firms (10/07/2025)
The new decree aims to support domestic vehicle manufacturers and assemblers, particularly those producing environmentally friendly models.

Semiconductor industry in Vietnam can now go global (10/07/2025)
Vietnam’s semiconductor and electronics sector is gaining momentum, fuelled by rising global demand and government support. Do Thi Thuy Huong, an executive board member of the Vietnam Electronic Industries Association, spoke with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about key strategies to develop a globally competitive ecosystem.

Vietnamese garment firms eye UK market at Source Fashion London (10/07/2025)
Vietnamese textile and garment products attracted significant attention from both British and international retailers at Source Fashion London, Europe’s largest textile and fashion trade fair, held in London from July 8 to 10.

Vietnam sets official criteria for green investment projects (09/07/2025)
According to this regulation, an investment project must meet two criteria to be certified as part of the green taxonomy.

South Africa excludes Vietnam from provisional steel tariffs (09/07/2025)
According to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam, this preliminary result helps support Vietnamese businesses in continuing to export corrosion-resistant steel products to the SACU bloc.

Fruit and vegetable exports bounce back (09/07/2025)
The export turnover reaching $807 mln in June, up 31% month-on-month after dropping for five consecutive months.

Navigating the hurdles of non-tariff barriers (09/07/2025)
While many are perfectly reasonable, non-tariff barriers continue to pose issues for investors and exporters of all nationalities

Vietnam's seafood exports hit $5.2 billion in H1 (08/07/2025)
China, the US, and Japan remain the three largest importers.

Vietnam and Brazil deepen agricultural partnership with first Beef and fish shipments (08/07/2025)
PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam and Brazil hold significant potential for agricultural cooperation, citing their large domestic markets, and complementary strengths.

Vietnam, Indonesia agree to accelerate rice trade negotiations (08/07/2025)
Leaders of the two countries reached the agreement during their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Brazil.

July 16 webinar to unlock US market potential for Vietnamese businesses (04/07/2025)
The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) will organise an online seminar on July 16 to help Vietnamese businesses boost export and conquer the highly competitive US market.

Goods for science and technology development exempt from import duties (04/07/2025)
The Decree took effect on July 1, 2025.

Seafood firms push export promotions (04/07/2025)
Vietnam’s seafood exports achieved positive results so far this ye thanks to efforts to reinforce the key markets.

President Trump announces US trade deal with Vietnam (03/07/2025)
About a week before the 90-day tariff suspension is set to expire, President Donald Trump of the United States announced on July 2 that a trade agreement has been reached with Vietnam.