Vietnam’s pepper exports rise 14.2% in 8M (15/09/2026)
The country exporting over 190,000 tons in the first eight months of 2026.

Government calls for measures to strengthen domestic electronics and semiconductor supply chains (15/09/2026)
These measures aim to increase domestic value-added, competitiveness and Vietnam’s participation in global supply chains.

New opportunities for Vietnam’s seafood exports (15/09/2026)
The conclusion of negotiations on the Vietnam-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Free Trade Agreement after 14 years of talks has opened new opportunities for Vietnam’s seafood export sector to access some of Europe’s most developed markets, which boast strong purchasing power and high standards.

Unlocking logistics growth through practical policy reforms (14/09/2026)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is currently reviewing relevant legal documents while researching the formulation of a draft Law on Logistics and proposing the establishment of a national logistics office and a national logistics database to enhance coordination, data management, and support business operations.

Vietnam, India set $25 bln trade target, deepen economic connectivity (14/09/2026)
During his talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on September 12, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said Vietnam welcomed investment by major Indian corporations, particularly in technology, infrastructure, energy and pharmaceuticals.

Vietnam proposes lowering import tax exemption threshold to $4 (14/09/2026)
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed lowering the tax exemption threshold for low-value imports and exports to $4 per shipment, from the current thresholds of $2-$40.




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.