Livestock exports top $628 mln in 2025 (28/01/2026)
This figure exceeding the annual target of $550 million.
This figure exceeding the annual target of $550 million.
Vietnam becomes South Korea’s key export market in ASEAN (28/01/2026)
South Korea’s exports to Vietnam rose 7.6% in 2025 from a year earlier to $62.8 billion, while its imports from Vietnam climbed 11.7% to $31.8 billion, according to data released by the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
South Korea’s exports to Vietnam rose 7.6% in 2025 from a year earlier to $62.8 billion, while its imports from Vietnam climbed 11.7% to $31.8 billion, according to data released by the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
Vietnam sets sights on 8% export growth in 2026 (28/01/2026)
Vietnam aims to boost exports by about 8% in 2026 to roughly US$513 billion, with key industries and businesses stepping up efforts to expand markets and move up the value chain, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnam aims to boost exports by about 8% in 2026 to roughly US$513 billion, with key industries and businesses stepping up efforts to expand markets and move up the value chain, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
14th National Party Congress: Chinese expert praises Vietnam’s growth targets (27/01/2026)
Amid a global economic slowdown, Vietnam’s target of achieving average annual GDP growth of around 10% during the 2026–2030 period poses no small challenge.
Amid a global economic slowdown, Vietnam’s target of achieving average annual GDP growth of around 10% during the 2026–2030 period poses no small challenge.
Data-driven risk management signals major shift in customs administration (27/01/2026)
The Ministry of Finance has introduced a new circular transforming customs management through digital data-based risk assessment, easing border procedures while strengthening compliance and post-clearance oversight for import-export businesses.
The Ministry of Finance has introduced a new circular transforming customs management through digital data-based risk assessment, easing border procedures while strengthening compliance and post-clearance oversight for import-export businesses.
GEVA a launchpad for Vietnam’s agricultural exports (27/01/2026)
Green Export Acceleration through Voluntary Sustainability Standards (GEVA) is expected to become a pioneering model that empowers agricultural enterprises to integrate sustainability standards into their business strategies and drive green transformation.
Green Export Acceleration through Voluntary Sustainability Standards (GEVA) is expected to become a pioneering model that empowers agricultural enterprises to integrate sustainability standards into their business strategies and drive green transformation.
Vietnam emerges as RoK’s key export market in ASEAN (26/01/2026)
Vietnam has become the Republic of Korea’s (RoK)’s key export market within ASEAN, as bilateral trade continued to expand in 2025.
Vietnam has become the Republic of Korea’s (RoK)’s key export market within ASEAN, as bilateral trade continued to expand in 2025.
Fruit and vegetable exports jump nearly 60% in early January (26/01/2026)
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have made a strong start to the year 2026, achieving over US$598 million from early January to date, up 59.8% year on year, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VinaFruit).
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have made a strong start to the year 2026, achieving over US$598 million from early January to date, up 59.8% year on year, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VinaFruit).
Vietnam reaches record 500,000 tons in national food reserves (26/01/2026)
This total includes the standard annual plan of 220,000 tons and a supplementary 280,000 tons aimed at regulating domestic rice prices.
This total includes the standard annual plan of 220,000 tons and a supplementary 280,000 tons aimed at regulating domestic rice prices.
MoIT designated as focal point for three major FTAs (23/01/2026)
The government has detailed specific responsibilities for various ministries across the different chapters of each agreement.
The government has detailed specific responsibilities for various ministries across the different chapters of each agreement.
Century Synthetic Fibre inaugurates Unitex factory in Tay Ninh (28/01/2026)
Century Synthetic Fibre Corporation has marked a new milestone with the inauguration of its Unitex Factory in Tay Ninh province, reinforcing its long-term manufacturing strategy in Vietnam.
Century Synthetic Fibre Corporation has marked a new milestone with the inauguration of its Unitex Factory in Tay Ninh province, reinforcing its long-term manufacturing strategy in Vietnam.
Kim Long Motor and BYD Battery start electric vehicle battery plant in Hue (28/01/2026)
On January 27, Kim Long Motor, in collaboration with BYD Battery, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the BYD battery manufacturing plant at Kim Long's manufacturing and assembly industrial park, with a total investment of $130 million.
On January 27, Kim Long Motor, in collaboration with BYD Battery, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the BYD battery manufacturing plant at Kim Long's manufacturing and assembly industrial park, with a total investment of $130 million.
Japanese business outlook in Vietnam turns more optimistic (28/01/2026)
Japanese businesses in Vietnam remain cautiously optimistic, with profitability expectations reaching their highest level in more than a decade, despite ongoing structural challenges.
Japanese businesses in Vietnam remain cautiously optimistic, with profitability expectations reaching their highest level in more than a decade, despite ongoing structural challenges.
Vietnamese, Korean firms seek to enhance connectivity in new context (27/01/2026)
The Business Association of Vietnamese in Korea (BAVIK) has hosted a networking event to connect members and expand its activities, bringing together representatives of ministries and BAVIK members, as well as banks, associations, businesses, and entrepreneurs of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
The Business Association of Vietnamese in Korea (BAVIK) has hosted a networking event to connect members and expand its activities, bringing together representatives of ministries and BAVIK members, as well as banks, associations, businesses, and entrepreneurs of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Vietnam – Australia innovation ties to be further strengthened (27/01/2026)
Vietnam and Australia are deepening their cooperation in innovation to accelerate the journey from research to market, driven by two-way engagement with the Australian alumni community.
Vietnam and Australia are deepening their cooperation in innovation to accelerate the journey from research to market, driven by two-way engagement with the Australian alumni community.
Foreign affairs, international integration a key and constant task: Party leader (27/01/2026)
The Party chief made the statement during a working session on January 25 with Vietnamese ambassadors and heads of overseas representative missions attending the 14th National Party Congress.
The Party chief made the statement during a working session on January 25 with Vietnamese ambassadors and heads of overseas representative missions attending the 14th National Party Congress.
Century Synthetic Fibre inaugurates Unitex factory (26/01/2026)
Century Synthetic Fibre Corporation has marked a new milestone with the inauguration of its Unitex Factory in Tay Ninh province, reinforcing its long-term manufacturing strategy in Vietnam.
Century Synthetic Fibre Corporation has marked a new milestone with the inauguration of its Unitex Factory in Tay Ninh province, reinforcing its long-term manufacturing strategy in Vietnam.
UK–Vietnam partnership advances BIM centre for railway development (26/01/2026)
Cooperation with the UK is set to advance the use of digital construction technologies in Vietnam’s rail sector, with a new initiative focused on Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Cooperation with the UK is set to advance the use of digital construction technologies in Vietnam’s rail sector, with a new initiative focused on Building Information Modelling (BIM).
SLP supporting Vietnam in closing FDI-related gaps (26/01/2026)
SLP is supporting market entry for firms by translating technical requirements into ready, compliant facilities delivered to agreed timelines.
SLP is supporting market entry for firms by translating technical requirements into ready, compliant facilities delivered to agreed timelines.
Science and technology, innovation, digital transformation redefined as drivers for double-digit growth (23/01/2026)
Addressing the ongoing 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung said Vietnam needs science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation to transform itself from a middle-income to a high-income country.
Addressing the ongoing 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung said Vietnam needs science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation to transform itself from a middle-income to a high-income country.