
Import-export of FDI sector: strong momentum from hi-tech industry (Thursday, October 29,2026)
In the first eight months of 2026, the import-export activities within the FDI sector demonstrated positive growth momentum.

Vietnam-EFTA FTA: Another 'highway' to bring Vietnamese goods into European market (Wednesday, October 28,2026)
On October 18th, Vietnam signed a free trade agreement with countries of European Free Trade Association (EFTA), concluding a 14-year journey with 21 rounds of negotiations.

Vietnamese seafood welcomes new opportunities from Vietnam-EFTA FTA (Wednesday, October 28,2026)
Norwegian representatives expect that preferential treatment in Vietnam-EFTA FTA will contribute to lower prices for Norwegian salmon, bringing the product closer to Vietnamese consumers.

VEFTA - further evidence affirming undeniable achievements of international economic integration (Wednesday, October 28,2026)
Resolution No.59-NQ/TW continues to emphasize need to leverage domestic resources and enhance effectiveness of integration. From results of negotiations and signing of VEFTA to wide-ranging FTA network, there are compelling grounds, evidence and arguments that international economic integration has created and is creating more room for development for Vietnam.

Opportunities from VIFTA: Vietnamese seafood export to Israel boost (Wednesday, October 28,2026)
Thanks to tariff preferences from VIFTA and streamlined procedures, Vietnamese seafood exports to Israel are expected to recover strongly in 2026, opening up significant opportunities for businesses.

Dairy imports and exports saw growth in 9 months of 2026 (Wednesday, October 28,2026)
Vietnam's trade in milk and dairy products maintained positive growth momentum in both directions, with estimated import value reaching US$1.21 billion (up by 11%) and export value reaching US$382.24 million (up by approximately 29%) compared to the same period of 2025.

Vietnam records trade surplus for second consecutive period (Wednesday, October 28,2026)
In the first half of October 2026, Vietnam’s merchandise exports reached $29.25 billion, an increase of 12.41% compared to the first half of September, while the imports fell by 4.9%.

Vietnam - Panama promote trade, investment and logistics cooperation (Tuesday, October 27,2026)
Vietnam-Panama Trade Promotion Workshop opens up more opportunities for business networking and exploiting potential for trade, investment and logistics cooperation between two countries.

CPTPP: 'A connecting point' for Vietnamese goods to deepen into Latin American market (Tuesday, October 27,2026)
Mexico is a crucial connecting point between North America and Latin American region. Leveraging CPTPP therefore needs to be transformed into a competitive advantage and long-term trade relationship.

CPTPP opens up Malaysian market, creating more opportunities for Vietnamese Halal products (Tuesday, October 27,2026)
With significantly reduced tariff barriers thanks to CPTPP and high demand, Malaysia has become a destination for Vietnamese Halal products to penetrate deeper into supply chain.

Imports of paper products increased in October (Tuesday, October 27,2026)
According to the General Statistics Office, Vietnam’s imports of paper products in October of 2026 were estimated at $111.43 million, an increase of 9.89% compared to September of 2026, but a decrease of 11.79% compared to October of 2025.

Fruit and vegetable trade in 9 months of 2026: growth drivers and seasonal fluctuations (Tuesday, October 27,2026)
In September of 2026, fruit and vegetable exports experienced a slowdown, primarily driven by a sharp decline in shipments to the Chinese market, most notably as the peak harvest season for durian came to an end.

Untangling CPTPP origin bottleneck: Textile and garment industry shifts supply sources (Tuesday, October 27,2026)
CPTPP agreement helps reduce tariffs and expand markets for Vietnamese textiles and garments, but the "from yarn onwards" rule of origin forces businesses to reconsider their raw material sourcing.

Lam Dong: Vegetable and fruit export increase by nearly 300% (Monday, October 26,2026)
Lam Dong's vegetable and fruit export turnover in October 2026 is estimated at US$49.8 million, an increase of 292.13% compared to the same period last year.

Textile and garment export grow but concerns remain (Monday, October 26,2026)
Textile and garment export maintained growth in the first nine months of 2026, but tariff fluctuations and competitive pressures pose many challenges for the remaining months of 2026 and 2027.

Effectiveness of processed agricultural products seen from coffee industry (Monday, October 26,2026)
2025-2026 crop year concluded with record coffee export revenue of approximately US$8.5 billion. However, while volume increased by 21%, export value only increased by 1% compared to 2024-2025 crop year. Increase in volume but lack of export value is not unique to coffee industry.

Vietnam’s exports of phones and components: breakthrough growth in new markets (Monday, October 26,2026)
In August of 2026, the export value of phones and components reached US$7.08 billion, up by 4.17% from the previous month and 23.8% year-on-year.

Manufacturing drove industrial growth in 9 months (Monday, October 26,2026)
Vietnam’s industrial production rose by 12.3% in the first nine months of 2026, the highest rate for this period since 2019, with the manufacturing sector playing the leading role.

Increasing localization rates is essential for sustainable growth (Friday, October 23,2026)
Vietnam’s industrial and import-export sectors maintained strong growth momentum during the first nine months of 2026. Boosting domestic value-added content is a prerequisite for sustainable growth amidst external fluctuations.

VASEP proposes tax relief to support Vietnamese seafood exporters (Thursday, October 22,2026)
Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has issued Official Dispatch No 152/CV-VASEP to the Ministry of Finance, the Vietnam Tax Authority, and the Vietnam Customs, highlighting tax policy bottlenecks facing seafood processing and exporting enterprises.

Paper trade in 9 months of 2026: positive growth in both exports and imports (Thursday, October 22,2026)
In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of paper and paper products reached $1.85 billion, an increase of 16.36%.

China remains Vietnam’s largest supplier of fertilizers (Wednesday, October 21,2026)
According to the preliminary statistics figures from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, in the first eight months of 2026, China remained the largest supplier of fertilizers to Vietnam, with a volume of 1.02 million tonnes valued at US$301.04 million.

Vietnam’s exports to Russia in 9 months of 2026 and year-end outlook (Wednesday, October 21,2026)
According to the statistics figures from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, the total value of Vietnam’s exports to the Russian market reached $1.66 billion in the first 9 months of 2026, a slight decline of 5.51% compared to the same period last year.

Textile and garment sector sees growth in 2026 (Tuesday, October 20,2026)
According to the preliminary statistics figures, Vietnam's textile and garment exports in September of 2026 were estimated at $4.11 billion, a 12.97% decrease from August of 2026 but a 5.96% increase compared to September of 2025.

US – Vietnam’s leading electronics export markets in North American region (Tuesday, October 20,2026)
Vietnam’s electronics exports to the North American market in September of 2026 were estimated to reach approximately $7.60–$7.85 billion, a recovery of about 3%-6% compared to August of 2026, driven by inventory stocking ahead of the year-end shopping season.

Creating breakthrough in developing next-generation industry (Monday, October 19,2026)
Developing next-generation industry, mastering technology, and promoting eco-industrial parks are key industrial development orientations.

Positive signs in textile and garment raw material imports (Monday, October 19,2026)
According to the preliminary statistics figures, the imports of raw materials and accessories for Vietnam’s textile and garment industry reached $2.68 billion in September of 2026, an increase of 12.73% from August of 2026 and 13.5% from September of 2025.

Viet Nam-U.S. trade value increases 460-fold in three decades (Friday, October 16,2026)
Trade volume between Viet Nam and the U.S. has increased 460-fold to around US$209.5 billion in 2025 from approximately US$450 million in 1995 when the two countries normalized diplomatic relations.

Regulations on criteria and conditions for establishing Free Trade Zones issued (Friday, October 16,2026)
On behalf of the Government, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang signed Decree No. 378/2026/ND-CP dated October 1, 2026, detailing specific articles and implementation measures for the Law on Urban Development.

Mainstay of national economic development (Friday, October 16,2026)
Though their numbers have fallen over time, State-owned economic entities have maintained their role as key players in essential economic and social endeavors.

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