Free trade zones hoped to give boost to economic growth (Thursday, July 31,2025)

In addition to traditional growth drivers such as investment, consumption, and exports, new growth drivers are also emphasised. Among them, new models like international financial centres and free trade zones will be prioritised and actively promoted.

  EVFTA – a launchpad for Vietnam-Italy trade to soar (Wednesday, July 30,2025)

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is a powerful catalyst for growth, helping both countries navigate global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and inflation.

  EVFTA after 5 years: Trade Counselor highlights gains, challenges, strategic path forward (Wednesday, July 30,2025)

Since the EVFTA kicked in, trade between Vietnam and the EU jumped 46.5% to 64.6 billion USD through 2024, up from 44.1 billion USD in the prior five years, Vietnam Customs data showed.

  Vietnam, Tanzania explore local cooperation opportunities (Tuesday, July 29,2025)

Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania Vu Thanh Huyen paid a working visit to Tanga region from July 23-25, during which she had a meeting with Regional Commissioner Batilda Salha Burian to explore cooperation opportunities between Vietnamese and Tanzanian localities.

  Swiss-Viet Economic Forum places strong expectations on top Vietnamese legislator’s trip (Monday, July 28,2025)

The upcoming seminar on building and operating international financial centres will be an important opportunity for Vietnam to demonstrate its commitment to developing a modern and transparent financial ecosystem, while also deepening its connections with Switzerland's leading financial centres such as Geneva and Zurich.

  Germany pushes ratification of EU - Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (Friday, July 25,2025)

This legal document has been jointly advocated by the Vietnamese Government, the German business community, and partners within the frameworks of Vietnam – EU and Vietnam – Germany relations.

  Mega Us Expo 2025 to boost Vietnam–RoK trade, innovation cooperation (Thursday, July 24,2025)

Focusing on four trending sectors, namely food, cosmetics, technology, content creation, and lifestyle products, the event is expected to foster robust business connections between the two nations, organisers said at a press conference on July 23.

  Vietnamese lychees on shelves of US retail giant Costco (Wednesday, July 23,2025)

The success of selling Vietnamese lychees at retail chains such as Safeway and Costco highlights the potential of Vietnam’s high-quality farm produce exports.

  US promotes agricultural products to Vietnamese consumers (Tuesday, July 22,2025)

The “US Agricultural Discovery” programme, co-hosted by the US Department of Agriculture and the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, kicked off in the southern hub on July 19 as part of activities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (1995–2025).

  Vietnam highlighted as next growth engine in ASEAN at Hong Kong seminar (Monday, July 21,2025)

Its shift towards a modern economic structure, with a growing services sector and a favourable demographic profile has made Vietnam an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investors. Vietnam is now regarded as a key growth driver within ASEAN.

  Vietnam fosters comprehensive cooperation with France's Normandy region (Friday, July 18,2025)

This diverse cooperation, spanning from sports to nuclear energy and high-tech, reflects the immense potential of the Vietnam-France comprehensive strategic partnership. Normandy's strengths align well with Vietnam's goal of becoming a modern industrial nation by 2045, solidifying its role as a strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region.

  Hai Phong exhibition at ABAC 3 highlights local economy, specialties (Thursday, July 17,2025)

The exhibition features seven modern booths in a 375 sqm space, designed to showcase the locality’s dynamic and friendly image, as well as its strong socio-economic growth and potential for investment and tourism.

  Conference seeks ways to promote Vietnam – Cambodia trade (Wednesday, July 16,2025)

The value of trade between Vietnam and Cambodia reached 6.2 billion USD in the first six months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 16.8%. Vietnam's exports to Cambodia totaled 2.7 billion USD, up 4.6% from the same period last year.

  Czech businesses ramp up pursuit of opportunities in Vietnam (Tuesday, July 15,2025)

The Vietnam – Czech Republic business networking seminar, held in Hanoi on July 11, opened up numerous prospects for cooperation between the two countries in key areas such as high technology, energy, mining, and the defence industry.

  Private sector's engagement advances normalisation of Vietnam - US ties: Ambassador (Monday, July 14,2025)

Even before the normalisation of ties in 1995, when embargoes against Vietnam were still in place, a number of American companies and investors had the foresight to explore opportunities in Vietnam.

  Vietnamese products make mark at Europe’s largest fashion, textile fair (Friday, July 11,2025)

Le Dinh Ba, Trade Counsellor at the Vietnam Trade Office, said the national pavilion enabled small- and medium-sized enterprises to participate by sending products and catalogues. The exhibition offered a valuable platform for Vietnamese businesses to showcase their capabilities, connect with buyers, and build long-term trade relationships.

  Vietnam – US economic ties thrive as bilateral relations enter new chapter (Thursday, July 10,2025)

Vietnam is playing a growing role in the US’s global supply chains while American businesses have contributed significantly to Vietnam’s economic transformation and development, according to Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

  Vietnam-Japan business dialogue boosts cooperation prospects (Wednesday, July 9,2025)

The dialogue offered Japanese businesses an opportunity to gain the most updated insights into Vietnam’s socio-economic landscape as well as its new policies, and to exchange views on potential future collaboration in various sectors.

  PM meets Brazilian corporations in Rio de Janeiro (Tuesday, July 8,2025)

At these meetings, the PM highlighted Vietnam’s current landscape, key development priorities, and its favourable investment and business environment. He also underscored the strong friendship between Vietnam and Brazil, particularly following the upgrade of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership in November 2024.

  PM vows favourable conditions for Brazilian firms to successfully invest in Vietnam (Monday, July 7,2025)

Delegates said that room for economic cooperation between the two countries is still very large and not commensurate with the potential as well as the political and diplomatic relations, especially after the two countries upgraded their relationship to a Strategic Partnership in November 2024.

  Vietnam – US trade negotiations see positive outcome (Friday, July 4,2025)

Vietnam was among the earliest countries to engage in trade negotiations with the US, and the third large trading partner of the latter to reach a preliminary agreement on tariffs.

  US President announces trade deal with Vietnam (Thursday, July 3,2025)

At 10:25 a.m. on July 2 (local time), US President Donald Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social that he had just reached a trade deal with Vietnam.

  Vietnam praises Norway’s open trade policies at WTO review (Wednesday, July 2,2025)

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Head of the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva, spotlighted Norway’s open trade policies, especially its mandatory electronic data exchange through the value-added tax system for e-commerce, which reduces trade costs and streamlines cross-border commerce.

  Newly-established association hoped to boost Vietnam-UK financial ties (Tuesday, July 1,2025)

Comprising members who work and conduct research at investment banks, asset management funds, fintech companies, and strategic financial consulting firms, Vietnam Finance and Investment Association in the United Kingdom is well-positioned to stay abreast of global trends, international standards, and effective operational models of the modern financial industry.

  Non-tariff barriers still hinder Vietnamese goods from entering ASEAN (Monday, June 30,2025)

Although non-tariff and technical trade barriers aim to protect health, the environment and consumers, if they lack transparency or are not consistent, they can become invisible barriers that increase costs, prolong customs clearance times and create risks for businesses.

  Vietnam, India promote trade ties via international trade fairs (Friday, June 27,2025)

An online seminar on strengthening trade relations through international trade fairs, held by the Vietnam Trade Office in India on June 25, saw the participation of nearly 50 Vietnamese seafood companies and 50 Indian enterprises in sectors of processed food, agricultural products, fruits, and spices.

  Seminar discusses expanding Vietnamese exports to Japan (Thursday, June 26,2025)

Despite Japan’s strong import demand, Vietnam accounts for just 3.3% of its total trade volume, indicating substantial room for growth.

  US maintains zero anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese pangasius (Wednesday, June 25,2025)

The pangasius industry is one of the country’s key foreign currency earners, with an annual export value of around 2 billion USD, accounting for 20% of Vietnam’s total seafood exports. The US remains one of the largest and most strategic markets for Vietnamese pangasius.

  Seven tra fish exporters exempt from US duties (Tuesday, June 24,2025)

In the previous review, only one company was excluded from anti-dumping duties.

  Nearly 100 Vietnamese plywood exporters face US trade probe (Monday, June 23,2025)

The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.