US hikes fruits, vegetables imports from Vietnam (15/04/2025)
The U.S. imported $111 million worth of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables in the first quarter, up 66% year-on-year.
The U.S. imported $111 million worth of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables in the first quarter, up 66% year-on-year.
Vietnam’s rice to remain Philippines' main import source (15/04/2025)
Compared to other rice-exporting countries such as India, Pakistan, Thailand, and Japan, Vietnam retains a competitive edge in the Philippines' rice market.
Compared to other rice-exporting countries such as India, Pakistan, Thailand, and Japan, Vietnam retains a competitive edge in the Philippines' rice market.
Vietnam, South Korea aim for $150 bln bilateral trade by 2030 (15/04/2025)
Bilateral trade turnover between the two countries reached approximately $81.5 billion in 2024, reflecting a 7.3% increase compared to 2023.
Bilateral trade turnover between the two countries reached approximately $81.5 billion in 2024, reflecting a 7.3% increase compared to 2023.
Vietnam's pepper export revenue tops $326.6 mln in Q1 (14/04/2025)
The US, India and Germany are the three biggest importers.
The US, India and Germany are the three biggest importers.
Gov't sets up team for US trade negotiations. (14/04/2025)
The focus is on safeguarding national interests, ensuring balanced benefits, and sharing risks.
The focus is on safeguarding national interests, ensuring balanced benefits, and sharing risks.
Import tax rates to be reduced for improvement of trade environment (14/04/2025)
Most Favored Nation import tax rates are to be reduced under a proposal from the Ministry of Finance as Vietnam seeks to enhance its trading environment.
Most Favored Nation import tax rates are to be reduced under a proposal from the Ministry of Finance as Vietnam seeks to enhance its trading environment.
US Secretary of the Treasury appointed head negotiator for trade talks with Vietnam (11/04/2025)
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, Special Envoy of General Secretary To Lam, met with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on April 10 as part of the former's working visit to the US.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, Special Envoy of General Secretary To Lam, met with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on April 10 as part of the former's working visit to the US.
Vietnam welcomes US President's pause on reciprocal tariffs (11/04/2025)
The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on March 10 highlighted the move announced by President Donald Trump as a positive step.
The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on March 10 highlighted the move announced by President Donald Trump as a positive step.
HCMC exporters halt hiring over fears of US tariff impact (11/04/2025)
Many HCMC businesses that focus on exports to the U.S. have stopped hiring over concerns that the new tariffs will affect orders, according to the HCMC Business Association.
Many HCMC businesses that focus on exports to the U.S. have stopped hiring over concerns that the new tariffs will affect orders, according to the HCMC Business Association.
Durian loses top export status to dragon fruit, banana on tough import requirements (10/04/2025)
Durian is no longer Vietnam’s top fruit export, having fallen below that of dragon fruit and banana in the first two months of 2025 due to strict import requirements.
Durian is no longer Vietnam’s top fruit export, having fallen below that of dragon fruit and banana in the first two months of 2025 due to strict import requirements.
Strong tailwinds lift Vietnam’s aviation sector (15/04/2025)
Vietnam's aviation sector has shown strong growth since the start of the year, driven by robust business performances and new, well-funded investors.
Vietnam's aviation sector has shown strong growth since the start of the year, driven by robust business performances and new, well-funded investors.
FECON and PowerChina to develop key infrastructure (15/04/2025)
Vietnam is accelerating strategic infrastructure development – including transport, urban, and energy systems – to drive economic growth while advancing its 2050 net-zero target.
Vietnam is accelerating strategic infrastructure development – including transport, urban, and energy systems – to drive economic growth while advancing its 2050 net-zero target.
Prime Minister urges COMAC to support Vietnam in developing aviation industry (15/04/2025)
The PM said that the Party and State of Vietnam always encourage major enterprises, representing high levels of science and technology of China, to participate in new investment projects and expand investments in the fields of road, railway and aviation infrastructure in Vietnam.
The PM said that the Party and State of Vietnam always encourage major enterprises, representing high levels of science and technology of China, to participate in new investment projects and expand investments in the fields of road, railway and aviation infrastructure in Vietnam.
First carbon neutral factory inaugurated in Binh Duong (14/04/2025)
With total investment capital of over $1 billion, this is LEGO's sixth factory worldwide and second in Asia.
With total investment capital of over $1 billion, this is LEGO's sixth factory worldwide and second in Asia.
Meiko Electronics prepares to expand PCB manufacturing plant (14/04/2025)
Meiko Electronics, an Apple supplier, is preparing procedures for its expanded printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing facility in the northern province of Hoa Binh.
Meiko Electronics, an Apple supplier, is preparing procedures for its expanded printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing facility in the northern province of Hoa Binh.
Vietnam, Brazil promote cooperation potential (14/04/2025)
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi has paid a working visit to Sao Paulo amid increasingly dynamic developments in the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Brazil.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi has paid a working visit to Sao Paulo amid increasingly dynamic developments in the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Brazil.
Czech media sees bright outlook for economic ties with Vietnam (11/04/2025)
The Czech daily Nasepravda has praised the recent elevation of relations between the Czech Republic and Vietnam, believing in more opportunities for Czech businesses to invest in one of the Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing economies.
The Czech daily Nasepravda has praised the recent elevation of relations between the Czech Republic and Vietnam, believing in more opportunities for Czech businesses to invest in one of the Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing economies.
Ample room remains for Spain-Vietnam trade, investment collaboration: Spanish PM (11/04/2025)
Spain and Vietnam see ample room for comprehensive cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, tourism, science and technology, and cultural exchanges, and both need to take actions to transform this potential into effective collaborations, contributing to strengthening bilateral ties and fostering prosperity between the EU and ASEAN regions, according to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Spain and Vietnam see ample room for comprehensive cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, tourism, science and technology, and cultural exchanges, and both need to take actions to transform this potential into effective collaborations, contributing to strengthening bilateral ties and fostering prosperity between the EU and ASEAN regions, according to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Vietnam, Spain head toward comprehensive strategic partnership (11/04/2025)
Two-way trade turnover hitting record high of $4.72 billion in 2024.
Two-way trade turnover hitting record high of $4.72 billion in 2024.
Toymaker LEGO opens $1.3B green factory in Vietnam (10/04/2025)
Danish toymaker LEGO Group inaugurated its first factory in Vietnam, an over-US$1.3 billion green investment, at the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park III in the southern province of Binh Duong.
Danish toymaker LEGO Group inaugurated its first factory in Vietnam, an over-US$1.3 billion green investment, at the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park III in the southern province of Binh Duong.