Agricultural, forestry and fishery exports are forecast to reach 70 billion USD in 2025 (Thursday, October 9,2025)

With export turnover of agriculture, forestry and fishery products in the first 9 months reaching 52.31 billion USD and a surplus of 15.93 billion USD, the whole year of 2025 could reach 67-70 billion USD if current rate is maintained.

  Industrial production index saw double-digit growth in third quarter of 2025 (Thursday, October 9,2025)

According to data released by the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance), the industrial production index (IIP) in the third quarter of 2025 was estimated to increase by 10% over the same period last year.

  Import-export achieved many positive results in third quarter (Thursday, October 9,2025)

Despite global economic fluctuations, Vietnam's import-export activities in the first 9 months and the third quarter continued to grow strongly, contributing significantly to the country's GDP growth of 7.85%, affirming the resilience and increasing integration capacity of the economy.

  In the first 9 months of 2025, livestock industry have a trade deficit of more than 2.8 billion USD (Wednesday, October 8,2025)

In the first 9 months of 2025, Vietnamese livestock industry imported about 3.3 billion USD, while exports reached 447 million USD. The entire industry will have a trade deficit of more than 2.8 billion USD.

  FTAs elevate Vietnamese agricultural products: Green and sustainable steps into the market (Wednesday, October 8,2025)

Over the past 5 years, thanks to 17 FTAs and hundreds of ODA projects, Vietnamese agricultural products have not only expanded their markets, but also improved their quality, developed sustainably and moved towards Net Zero.

  PMI in September reached 50.4 points, industrial production remained stable (Wednesday, October 8,2025)

Vietnam’s PMI in September reached 50.4 points, supporting and textile enterprises maintained stable production, focusing on meeting domestic demand and expanding exports.

  Enterprises adapt quickly, seafood exports reach over 8 billion USD (Wednesday, October 8,2025)

The ability of enterprises to adapt quickly in the context of the world market with many potential barriers, seafood export turnover has reached 8.33 billion USD, up by 15.5% compared to 2024.

  Vietnam's goods exports to the EU increased by 8.2% in the first seven months of 2025 (Tuesday, October 7,2025)

According to the latest statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, in July 2025, Vietnam’s export turnover to the European Union (EU) reached USD4.25 billion, a slight decrease compared to the previous month but still up 1.1% year-on-year compared to July 2024.

  Vietnam and Sweden trade grow strongly thanks to EVFTA (Tuesday, October 7,2025)

Over more than 50 years of diplomatic relations, Vietnam and Sweden have developed a comprehensive partnership spanning politics, diplomacy, trade, investment, culture, and education. In terms of trade, the two-way turnover reached nearly USD1.5 billion in 2024, reflecting the growing demand and complementarity between the two economies.

  Morning digest on October 7 (Tuesday, October 7,2025)

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

  Vietnam had a trade surplus with German market (Tuesday, October 7,2025)

The bilaterl trade exchange between Vietnam and Germany is developing positively and has great potential for development.

  Vietnam’s coffee exports in 9 months far exceed 2024 record (Tuesday, October 7,2025)

In the first 9 months of 2025, Vietnam’s coffee exports were estimated to reach 1.23 million tonnes, worth of 6.98 billion USD, up 11% in volume and a sharp increase of 61.4% in value compared to the same period in 2024.

  Wood and wood products exports maintain leading role in agriculture (Monday, October 6,2025)

By September 15, 2025, wood and wood products were the only export group of the agricultural sector to reach a turnover of 10 billion USD or more.

  Support models for taking advantage of FTAs in the world and lessons for Vietnam (Friday, October 3,2025)

In the world, many countries have built and implemented models to support businesses in effectively taking advantage of incentives from free trade agreements (FTAs).

  Great opportunity for Vietnamese seafood exports to Taiwan (Friday, October 3,2025)

According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Taiwan is currently one of the largest seafood consumption markets in Asia with the highest per capita consumption in the world.

  Vietnam - Germany trade in first 8 months of 2025 (Thursday, October 2,2025)

Germany is the largest economy in the Eurozone. Germany is also the second largest exporter in the world, and exports of high value-added products have been the main driver of Germany's growth in recent years.

  Vietnam’s textile and apparel exports to the EU: Sustained expansion supported by the EVFTA (Wednesday, October 1,2025)

According to Vietnam Customs statistics, Vietnam’s textile and garment exports to the EU in June 2025 reached over USD469.44 million, up 5.61% from May 2025 and 13.25% from June 2024. For the first half of 2025, exports to the EU totaled USD2.27 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.74%.

  Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to the EU: Positive growth driven by EVFTA (Wednesday, October 1,2025)

Although Vietnam’s total fruit and vegetable exports declined in early 2025, shipments to the EU recorded strong growth. From January–April 2025, exports to the EU reached USD132 million, up 33% year-on-year, contrasting with the overall sector decline.

  Vietnam's seafood exports to the EU have increased sharply thanks to EVFTA (Wednesday, October 1,2025)

The EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has opened up many opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to penetrate deeper into the European market, helping diversify markets and reduce trade risks.

  Vietnam–Portugal trade grows strongly thanks to the EVFTA (Wednesday, October 1,2025)

Since the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect, trade turnover between the two countries has continuously increased, averaging 12% per year in the 2020–2024 period.

  Vietnam–Netherlands trade exchange grows positively thanks to EVFTA (Wednesday, October 1,2025)

The Netherlands has consistently been one of Vietnam’s most important trading partners in Europe and is considered a gateway for Vietnamese goods to penetrate the EU market.

  Imports and exports decreased in first half of September (Wednesday, October 1,2025)

The latest preliminary statistics of the Customs Department showed that the total import and export turnover of Vietnam in the first period of September (from September 1 to 15) reached 39.05 billion USD, down by 8.5% (equivalent to a decrease of 3.61 billion USD) compared to the results in the second half of August 2025.

  Vietnam's coffee exports to the EU increased sharply in the first 7 months of 2025 thanks to EVFTA (Tuesday, September 30,2025)

The EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), effective from August 2020, has provided a significant boost to Vietnam’s coffee exports to the EU.

  Vietnam seafood market – September 2025 (Tuesday, September 30,2025)

In September 2025, domestic raw shrimp prices remained high due to limited supply. Export pangasius prices increased as raw fish availability tightened and fingerling survival rates were low.

  Vietnam pork market – September 2025 (Tuesday, September 30,2025)

At the end of September 2025, live hog prices in the Northern region ranged from VND54,000 to VND56,000/kg, down about VND1,000/kg compared with the end of August 2025.

  Vietnam petroleum market – September 2025 (Tuesday, September 30,2025)

In this reporting period, domestic fuel prices were adjusted three times. RON95-III gasoline increased by VND250/liter, E5 RON92 gasoline rose by VND210/liter. Diesel oil decreased by VND330/liter, kerosene increased by VND330/liter, and fuel oil (mazut) decreased by VND130/kg (Petrolimex prices).

  Vietnam’s rice market – September 2025 (Tuesday, September 30,2025)

In September 2025, domestic rice prices showed a downward trend as supply was limited while demand remained weak. Export rice prices surged at the end of August and early September, but then continuously declined until the end of the month.

  Exports to Singapore reached over 3.87 billion USD in 8 months of 2025 (Tuesday, September 30,2025)

According to the statistics figures from the Vietnam Customs Department, the export turnover of goods to the Singapore market in the first 8 months of 2025 reached 3.87 billion USD, an increase of 11.7% over the same period last year.

  Imports from Singapore reached over 4 billion USD in 8 months of 2025 (Tuesday, September 30,2025)

According to preliminary statistics from the Customs Department, the two-way trade relationship between Vietnam and Singapore in the first 8 months of 2025 reached over 7.87 billion USD, an increase of 15.43% over the same period of 2024.

  Exports to Russia reached over 1.5 billion USD in 8 months of 2025 (Tuesday, September 30,2025)

According to statistics from the Customs Department, the export turnover of Vietnamese goods to Russia in the first 8 months of 2025 reached over 1.5 billion USD, up 0.09% over the same period last year.