Trade

Vietnam - Japan trade topped USD 50 billion in 2025, confirming Japan as a key and stable market for Vietnamese goods.

Vietnam’s farm, forestry and fishery exports surpassed USD 70 billion in 2025, setting the stage for sustainable growth and market expansion in 2026.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha called for evidence-based reporting and urged seafood exporters to the EU to conduct self-review and corrections.

Receiving Canada’s Minister of International Development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for deeper, more substantive cooperation across trade.

Activities led by the Department of Foreign Market Development and Ministry of Industry and Trade play a pivotal role in driving Vietnam’s 8.02% economic growth.

Vietnam’s total merchandise trade reached USD 930.05 billion in 2025, with exports up 17% and the trade balance posting a surplus of USD 20.03 billion.

2025 saw major milestones in competition and consumer protection through stronger policies and enforcement.

As 2026 approaches, the silver market shows a positive outlook amid a prolonged supply deficit, falling global inventories and steady ETF inflows.

On January 3, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Philippine Ambassador Meynardo Los Banos Montealegre on a farewell visit at the end of his tenure in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s trade turnover is hitting record highs, with flexible and consistent policy support emerging as a key driver of growth for 2026 - 2030.

A vibrant trade atmosphere at major border gates right from the first days of 2026 signals a positive start to the new year for Vietnam's import-export activities.

Global monetary easing, supply chain restructuring and stable energy prices are opening new opportunities for Vietnam’s industry and trade in 2026.

Record export results in 2025 reflect a shift in mindset, higher quality standards and growing global recognition of Vietnamese agricultural products.

As Tet approaches, farmers in Duc Bac flower village are racing against time to perfect flowers and ornamental plants for the 2026 Lunar New Year market.

The USD 920 billion trade record in 2025 underpins 2026, as Vietnam boosts logistics, reforms institutions and strengthens supporting industries.

After months stranded at Karachi Port, nearly 500 containers of Vietnamese tea have been cleared for re-export, easing a major bottleneck for tea exporters.

At the 2025 Vietnam Trade Counselors’ Conference, trade offices shared practical experience to boost market access, attract quality investment.

Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries exports are nearing USD 70 billion in 2025, with coffee, wood, seafood and fruit all hitting record highs.

Trade promotion results in 2025 have created a strong foundation for growth while reinforcing Vietnam’s national brand, Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan said.

Nearly 500 tea containers stranded in Pakistan are causing heavy losses, prompting urgent the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) intervention.

Australia has officially ruled out the imposition of anti-dumping duties on hot-rolled deformed steel reinforcing bars originating from Vietnam.

The National Assembly’s new resolution on energy development for 2026-2030 introduces breakthrough mechanisms to address bottlenecks and strengthen energy security.

Vietnam’s FTA implementation is boosting exports, diversifying markets and strengthening economic resilience, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.

Strong growth in retail sales and consumer services during 11 months of 2025 highlights domestic consumption as a key driver of GDP growth and year-end momentum.

Vietnam and RoK’s tax authorities met to exchange views on global minimum tax policy, sharing experience in tax reform and challenges from the digital economy.

Vietnam’s textile sector faces growing pressure as sustainability becomes mandatory, with climate, labor and traceability rules reshaping global supply chains.

At the Vietnam Economic Forum 2025, business leaders called for a growth model driven by technology, innovation, digital transformation and green transition.

At the Vietnam Economic Forum 2025, leaders stressed institutional reform as a key driver for fast, sustainable growth, green transition, and digital transformation.

Vietnam imported more Brazilian pepper than any other market in the first 11 months of 2025, accounting for over a quarter of Brazil’s total exports.

Vietnam’s seafood exports to US have surged from USD 39 million in the 1990s to nearly USD 2 billion today, marking three decades of remarkable growth.