Irish beef gains access to Vietnamese market (07/01/2026)
Irish beef and beef products have received approval to enter the Vietnamese market, according to a statement made by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine on January 5.

Electronics drive Vietnam’s trade growth as exports hit record in 2025 (07/01/2026)
Vietnam's electronics exports boomed in 2025, bringing in nearly $165 billion, with computers, electronics, and components surpassing the $100 billion mark for the first time to become the main driver of trade growth.

Vietnam’s seafood exports surpass $11 billion in 2025 (07/01/2026)
A broad-based rebound in global demand helped seafood exports post a robust performance in 2025, comfortably surpassing targets set at the start of the year.

Textile apparel firms deliver robust earnings despite global tariff pressures (05/01/2026)
The textile and garment industry is posting robust profits, with total exports for the sector this year expected to reach $46 billion, exceeding earlier expectations despite mounting tariff pressures, as companies across the industry report strong earnings.

Voluntary Sustainability Standards pave way for Vietnam’s agricultural exports (05/01/2026)
A single rejected shipment can take years for an exporter to rebuild trust with international partners, and may even tarnish the reputation of an entire sector. By contrast, exporters that consistently meet required standards can benefit from “green lane” clearance, enjoying faster inspections and lower logistics costs.

FPT exports first chip shipment to Japan (05/01/2026)
Tech major FPT Corporation has delivered its first commercial shipment of power chips to a Japanese electronics corporation through Restar Corporation, a Japanese trading company for semiconductors and electronic components.

Exports of computers, electronic products and components top $97 bln in 11M (24/12/2025)
The US remaining the largest export market, with shipments valued at $37.9 billion, up 80.7% year-on-year.

Vinatex maintains its growth (24/12/2025)
The textile and garment sector's export turnover is estimated to reach $46 billion this year, marking a 5% increase compared to 2024.

China to allow import of Vietnamese fresh jackfruits from June 1, 2026 (23/12/2025)
China will officially allow the import of fresh jackfruits from Vietnam from June 1, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

Machinery exports rise to Vietnam’s second-largest export group (23/12/2025)
Exports of machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts continued to post solid growth in 2025, officially overtaking mobile phones to become Vietnam’s second-largest export group, behind computers, electronics and components.

“Vietnam Wood” certification mark launched as symbol of validation (23/12/2025)
The Vietnam Administration of Forest launched the “Vietnam Wood” certification mark at a conference held in Hanoi on December 22, marking a major step in building a unified identity and strengthening the credibility of Vietnam’s wood industry in domestic and international markets.

Towards a circular agriculture (22/12/2025)
While much discussion has centered around Vietnam developing a circular economy, practices in the agriculture sector remain a touch disjointed.

Barriers to footwear exports (22/12/2025)
Vietnam footwear exports have increasingly had to deal with trade remedies in importing markets over recent times.

Thanh Hoa’s exports accelerate at year-end (22/12/2025)
Alongside traditional markets such as the United States, Japan, and South Korea, many local enterprises have actively expanded into Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa.

Dairy imports surge 23% during first 11 months of 2025 (18/12/2025)
Vietnam spent US$1.27 billion on importing milk and dairy products over the past 11 months, marking a year-on-year increase of 23%, reported Vietnam Customs.

Trade poised for new record but sustainability concern persists: Conference (18/12/2025)
Vietnam’s trade is poised to hit a new record this year, underscoring the country’s growing role in global market but also exposing persistent structural weaknesses that could weigh on long-term sustainability, experts said at a conference on December 16.

Garment exports set to bring back US$46 bln, maintain global top 3 position (18/12/2025)
Vietnam’s textile and garment exports are estimated to reach US$46 billion in 2025, up 5.6% year on year, helping the country maintain its position among the world’s top three textile and garment exporters, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

Ample room remains for trade, investment cooperation with Japan, RoK (17/12/2025)
Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are among Vietnam’s most important economic partners, with considerable room for further cooperation, but Vietnamese enterprises must adopt clearer strategies and continuously upgrade technological capacity to attract more investment and expand trade, experts said.

Pangasius exports exceed US$2 billion in 11 months (17/12/2025)
Vietnam’s pangasius exports surpassed US$2 billion in the first 11 months of the year, marking an increase of 9% year on year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Canada finds no dumping in Vietnam’s steel strapping (17/12/2025)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded that the only Vietnamese company currently exporting steel strapping to Canada did not engage in dumping.