Vietnam joins meeting on negotiations for upgrading ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (Monday, May 12,2025)

The second Special ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting on negotiations for upgrading the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) has created a favourable foundation for the next rounds of negotiations, towards the signing of the second protocol to upgrade the ATIGA during the 47th ASEAN Summit, slated for November 2025 in Malaysia.

  Vietnam to send largest-ever delegation to 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit (Friday, May 9,2025)

Vietnam is sending its largest-ever delegation to the summit, reflecting growing interest among Vietnamese businesses in the US investment environment and their desire to expand presence in the market, Thang stressed.

  Vietnam attends WTO meetings on trade defence (Thursday, May 8,2025)

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) committees on trade defence held a series of meetings from April 28 to May 1, the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, the WTO, and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland, announced on May 6.

  Vietnam, Azerbaijan see potential for stronger trade ties (Wednesday, May 7,2025)

The upcoming state visit to Azerbaijan by Party General Secretary To Lam is expected to pave the way for significant breakthroughs, helping to foster more substantive and effective cooperation.

  Vietnam, Kazakhstan eye deeper economic ties to expand cooperation (Tuesday, May 6,2025)

As bilateral trade flourishes, an upcoming state visit to Kazakhstan by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam promises to inject new energy into economic ties.

  Green Vietnamese products shine at Paris int’l fair (Monday, May 5,2025)

The Vietnamese pavilion introduces eco-friendly handicrafts for the first time, including loofah-fibre towels, recycled denim bags, and animal figurines made from wood and bamboo scraps, displayed alongside traditional items in the Asia Hall.

  Overseas Vietnamese help Vietnamese products go global (Sunday, May 4,2025)

In 2016, approximately 4.5 million Vietnamese were residing in 109 countries and territories. Today, the figures have risen to over 6 million and more than 130, respectively. Once focused on small-scale trade, many OV entrepreneurs now own major retail centres and operate extensive wholesale networks, boosting the availability of Vietnamese products abroad.

  Vietnamese businesses catch market trends in Canada (Sunday, May 4,2025)

The Vietnamese companies showcased a wide range of goods, from raw input materials for production chains to high-value processed food products.

  Vietnam studies nuances for successful Halal tourism (Sunday, May 4,2025)

Muslim tourism has become a global trend and is playing an increasingly vital role in many countries' tourism sectors, said Dr. Trinh Thi Thu Ha, Rector of the Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism.

  New wharf at Lao - Viet Int’l Port inaugurated (Thursday, May 1,2025)

The launch of Wharf No. 3 of Lao - Viet International Port expected to help ensure infrastructure for socio-economic development in both Vietnam and Laos, meeting the increasing demand for goods transportation.

  Seminar discusses scope for expanding Vietnam’s Halal exports to Indonesia (Thursday, May 1,2025)

ITPC Director Tran Phu Lu noted that Vietnamese enterprises see opportunities to boost exports of Halal-certified products to Indonesia.

  Vietnam, Cambodia seek ways to bolster economic, trade ties (Tuesday, April 29,2025)

Vietnam and Cambodia inked an agreement on promoting bilateral trade for the 2025–2026 period, which provides preferential tariffs for many competitive goods from each side – much more favourable than those under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA).

  ASEAN, China promote cross-border payments (Monday, April 28,2025)

In the first quarter of 2025, the value of RMB transactions between China and Malaysia reached 102 billion RMB (4 billion USD), up 27% year-on-year, while transactions with Cambodia reached 5 billion RMB (686 million USD), an increase of 45% compared to the same period in 2024.

  US calls tariff talks with Vietnam productive (Saturday, April 26,2025)

US Trade Representative Jamieson L. Greer and Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade (MOIT) Nguyen Hong Dien agreed on the importance of making swift progress towards reciprocal and balanced trade between the US and Vietnam.

  Vietnam expects stronger oil and gas cooperation with Algeria (Friday, April 25,2025)

Vietnam’s exports to Algeria reach nearly 150 million USD so far this year, more than doubling year-on-year. This upward trend lays a strong foundation to expand bilateral economic and trade ties by leveraging each nation’s strengths.

  Vietnam targets global Halal market as US tariffs bite (Thursday, April 24,2025)

With its ranking among the top 20 global food exporters and top 15 agricultural exporters, bolstered by 17 free trade agreements (FTAs), Vietnam is a strong contender in the global Halal supply chain.

  Vietnam eyes opportunities in Chile as gateway to South American markets (Wednesday, April 23,2025)

In 2024, two-way trade reached nearly 1.8 billion USD, with Vietnam’s exports, mainly seafood, coffee, rice, and cement, accounting for 1.4 billion USD.

  PM seeks IFAD’s support for Vietnam’s carbon credit market development (Monday, April 21,2025)

Highlighting the country's commitment to developing green and sustainable agriculture, PM Chinh requested IFAD to increase preferential loans and promote non-refundable aid for projects applying scientific and technological innovations in agriculture, while helping Vietnam successfully carry out the one million hectares of low-emission, high-quality rice project.

  Singaporean, Indonesian companies seek investment opportunities in Can Tho (Friday, April 18,2025)

Can Tho is preparing to break ground on a 300-ha secondary factory in the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP). Therefore, the city is eager to attract investments, especially from Singapore.

  US chipmaker urged to help Vietnam develop AI, semiconductor hub (Thursday, April 17,2025)

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung said Vietnam boasts advantages for developing the AI and semiconductor industries, noting that the country already has a relatively strong ecosystem for the sector.

  Vietnam, China ink pivotal agreements on railway, road cooperation (Wednesday, April 16,2025)

The railway sector was a focal point of the signing ceremony, with four key documents aimed at accelerating the preparation and implementation of transnational railway projects.

  Vietnam, RoK step up trade ties to aid businesses (Tuesday, April 15,2025)

Key areas of cooperation include logistics, distribution, textile investment, and multilateral trade frameworks such as ASEAN–RoK, RCEP, APEC and IPEF.

  Gov’t negotiating team for trade talks with US set up (Monday, April 14,2025)

The Government negotiating team on trade issues with the US is headed by Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

  Deputy PM meets lead US negotiator for trade talks with Vietnam (Friday, April 11,2025)

Deputy PM Ho Duc Phoc lauded the sides’ agreement to kick off negotiations on a reciprocal trade deal. He confirmed Vietnam’s readiness to engage in talks and urged both parties to accelerate discussions to reach an agreement at the earliest opportunity, contributing to stable and sustainable bilateral economic and trade ties that benefit their businesses and people.

  Vietnam, US to negotiate reciprocal trade agreement (Thursday, April 10,2025)

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the reciprocal trade agreement should include arrangements on tariffs and proposed that technical-level representatives from both countries start discussions immediately.

  US reciprocal tariffs spark supply chain concerns (Wednesday, April 9,2025)

A leader of the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso) highlighted that a 46% tariff would severely affect an industry employing over 1.2 million workers, 90% of whom are women.

  Vietnam to seek US tariff postponement to serve negotiations (Tuesday, April 8,2025)

PM Pham Minh Chinh asked the negotiation delegation to propose the US consider postponing the imposition of the new tariff policy for at least 45 days so that the two sides have more time to discuss and prepare for status transition.

  Businesses need to respond flexibly to minimise impact of US new tariffs: insiders (Friday, April 4,2025)

  Vietnam, Laos boost trade at Savannakhet expo (Thursday, April 3,2025)

Vice Governor of Savannakhet Saensak Soulisak highlighted the exhibition’s role in expanding trade collaboration, enabling businesses to connect, share experience, and explore investment prospects. He also noted its significance in promoting local products to a wider market.

  Vietnam – a destination for world leaders amid global trade tensions: Argentina newspaper (Wednesday, April 2,2025)

Argentina’s Infobae newspaper recently highlighted Vietnam’s growing appeal to world leaders amid escalating global trade tensions caused by new US tariff policies.