Trade

With e-commerce valued at USD 31 billion in 2025, officials called for closer government-university-business ties to enhance efficiency, skills and innovation.

Trade between Viet Nam and Singapore rose 46.8% to SGD 42.8 billion in the first nine months of 2026, surpassing the full-year figure for 2025.

Digital skills, AI adoption and online exports are expected to help young entrepreneurs transform their businesses and expand into international markets.

Norwegian Ambassador Stein Iversen said Viet Nam's economy could be twice the size of Norway's in 12 - 13 years if its current growth momentum continues.

Viet Nam - Malaysia trade hit USD 17.4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, exceeding the 2025 full-year total and signaling a stronger-than-expected year.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Luong Hoang Thai emphasized that building the national brand is a driving force for improving Viet Nam’s competitiveness and international standing.

The official visit to Laos by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is expected to inject fresh momentum into bilateral relations, with economic, trade and investment cooperation continuing to serve as a core pillar.

At VCSF 2026, businesses highlighted how operational efficiency, resource optimisation and stronger supply chains can boost competitiveness and drive sustainable growth.

On September 30, the Ministry of Industry and Trade convened the first session of the Steering Committee for the GoGlobal Program for the 2026 - 2030 period.

On September 29, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) held a meeting to introduce and provide information on the ceremony announcing products achieving Viet Nam Value recognition for the 10th edition in 2026. Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Luong Hoang Thai chaired the event.

Trade promotion not only expands markets, but also connects Vietnamese technology businesses with buyers, partners and supply chains, helping increase the value of their products.

Trade promotion activities are increasingly demonstrating their effectiveness, providing an important impetus for exports to maintain double-digit growth.

Viet Nam showcased designed handicrafts and farm products at the Osaka International Gift Show, highlighting products tailored to the local Japanese market's needs.

Viet Nam - Laos Product Week in Ha Noi is expected to help businesses from both countries promote goods, expand market access and advance the bilateral trade target.

The Halal market is expanding, while increasingly stringent standardization requirements are creating both opportunities and challenges for Vietnamese businesses.

In the first eight months of 2026, two-way trade between Viet Nam and Singapore reached SGD 37.6 billion, up 44.9% year on year, enabling Viet Nam to maintain its position as Singapore’s 10th-largest trading partner.

On September 22 in Ha Noi, the Ministry of Industry and Trade held a conference to discuss solutions to reduce logistics costs and boost exports.

MoIT is advancing the Energy Efficiency Promotion Fund to mobilize financial resources and support greater investment in energy efficiency in Viet Nam.

Viet Nam and Poland are exploring complementary strengths in furniture manufacturing, machinery, raw materials and technology to develop regional supply chains.

On September 18, the Trade Remedies Authority of Viet Nam (TRAV) held the 2026 Trade Remedies Forum under the theme “Enhancing national production capacity - Creating new drivers of growth.”

Viet Nam - Russia business networking conference in Moscow created opportunities for businesses from the two countries to connect, seek partners and promote business cooperation.

Vietnamese businesses are stepping up trade connections and seeking partners in Türkiye and Spain, opening up new opportunities to boost exports and gain access to European markets.

E-commerce is opening new pathways for Vietnamese products to reach global consumers, with technology helping businesses build brands and expand beyond traditional export channels.

More than 100 Cao Bang specialties will be showcased at the 13th “Viet Nam Goods Vitality” programme in Hanoi from September 11 to 13.

From the perspective of Ta Manh Cuong, economic relations between Viet Nam and Japan are facing significant opportunities to increase bilateral trade turnover, supported by new-generation free trade agreements.

With thousands of B2B meetings connecting Vietnamese businesses with international buyers, Viet Nam International Sourcing 2026 has once again demonstrated the effectiveness of a trade promotion program focused on substantive business engagement, creating more opportunities for Vietnamese goods to enter global distribution systems and markets.

The iDEA and TikTok Shop launched the “Beyond Vietnam” initiative to help Vietnamese businesses build digital export capabilities and expand global market access.

Tourism Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to the Vietnamese market at ITE HCMC 2026, promoting the extended Visit Malaysia 2026 - 2027 campaign and expanding tourism cooperation.

Viet Nam Trade Office in Argentina is boosting business links to expand cooperation in timber, minerals and investment, opening new opportunities for firms in both countries.

Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Thailand highlighted the growing presence of Vietnamese health and nutrition products, opening new opportunities for global market expansion.