MIHAS Knowledge Hub expands operations to support Malaysian halal exports (10/09/2026)
Trade organisation MIHAS Knowledge Hub expanded its trade intelligence platform on 8 September 2026 to accelerate global market competitiveness for Malaysian halal product exporters.

Vietnam wood exports near $11.7 billion in eight months (10/09/2026)
Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports reached an estimated $11.69 billion in the first eight months, up 5 per cent on-year, with the US remaining the largest market despite growing trade pressures.

Thousands of connections expected at SECC furniture, sourcing events (10/09/2026)
Taking place at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) on September 2-5, two major furniture and sourcing events will connect Vietnamese businesses with global buyers, expanding trade opportunities and export prospects.

Vietnam joins the world's top 50 startup ecosystems (03/09/2026)
Vietnam’s startup ecosystem recorded a growth rate of 67.9%, significantly outperforming the global average of 17.5%. Regionally, Vietnam now ranks 5th in Southeast Asia and 10th in Asia.

Tourism is expected to contribute 10-12 percent of GDP by 2030 (03/09/2026)
Under a new resolution of the Politburo, Vietnam targets 45-50 million international visitors and 160 million domestic tourists by 2030.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports up 21.8% to nearly $5.9 bln (03/09/2026)
Driven by durian and other key fruit exports, the sector is closing in on its full-year target of $9.5-10 billion.

Vietnam exports first processed chicken products to South Korea (28/08/2026)
The first shipment to South Korea by C.P. Vietnam’s production and processing capabilities but also represents a new step forward for Vietnam’s livestock industry.

China Eximbank prioritises financing for Lao Cai-Haiphong railway (28/08/2026)
On August 27, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi held talks with a delegation from the Export-Import Bank of China (China Eximbank) on financing options for the Lao Cai-Haiphong railway and opportunities to expand financial cooperation between the two sides.

Vietnam, Chile boost agricultural cooperation towards trade balance (28/08/2026)
Currently, Vietnam allows the import of various agricultural products from Chile, such as grapes, apples, cherries, cotton, soybeans, lily bulbs, seeds, and wood products. Vietnam is also considering opening its market to Chilean kiwis, blueberries, lemons, and some vegetable seeds.



Vietnam, Chile boost agricultural cooperation towards trade balance (27/08/2026)
Currently, Vietnam allows the import of various agricultural products from Chile, such as grapes, apples, cherries, cotton, soybeans, lily bulbs, seeds, and wood products. Vietnam is also considering opening its market to Chilean kiwis, blueberries, lemons, and some vegetable seeds.

Agricultural cooperation plays key role in Vietnam-India bilateral trade (26/08/2026)
The two countries targeting $25 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.

US section 301 tariffs create new competitive pressures for Vietnamese seafood (26/08/2026)
These tariffs apply to goods from 60 trading partners of the United States, with standard rates set at 10% or 12.5%. Vietnam has been placed in the group subject to the higher 12.5% rate.

Seminar promotes Argentina-Vietnam trade and investment links (26/08/2026)
The Argentina - Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Group, in collaboration with the Argentina - Vietnam Chamber of Commerce (AVCC), organized a seminar on strengthening trade and investment in Buenos Aires on August 25.

Malaysia highlights potential for Vietnam-Malaysia Halal supply chain cooperation (25/08/2026)
Malaysia highly appreciates Vietnam’s potential to integrate into the global Halal supply chain and pledges to enhance trade cooperation and technical support to help Vietnamese businesses meet strict international standards.

Vietnamese tuna exports return to growth in July (25/08/2026)
Vietnam’s tuna exports returned to growth in July following a slight decline in the first half of 2026, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).