Vietnam attends WTO session on removing technical barriers to trade (Friday, March 28,2025)

The Vietnamese delegation is closely tracking all Specific Trade Concerns, with a keen interest on rules impacting Vietnam’s key and potential exports at the regular session of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Committee) in Geneva, Switzerland from March 25-28.

  Vietnam, India strengthen business ties to boost trade (Thursday, March 27,2025)

The business meeting provided a valuable opportunity for direct engagement, allowing participants to gain deeper insights into the Vietnamese and Indian markets and laying the groundwork for sustainable trade expansion.

  Vietnam, UK sign MoU on consumer protection (Wednesday, March 26,2025)

At the signing ceremony, Deputy Minister Phan Thi Thang affirmed that the MoU not only represents a milestone in the cooperation between the two sides but also demonstrates the ministry’s commitment to protecting consumer interests in an increasingly interconnected global marketplace.

  Vietnam, Singapore seek cooperation chances in semiconductor industry (Tuesday, March 25,2025)

Cross-border collaboration will be key to unlocking the next growth opportunities as Vietnam is an emerging player in the industry, with a market size exceeding 18 billion USD in 2024 and projected to rise to over 31 billion USD by 2029, said a representative from the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association.

  Vietnam, Luxembourg step up cooperation for development of int’l financial centres (Monday, March 24,2025)

Luxembourg expressed support for Vietnam to develop international financial centres during Permanent Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh's visit to the European country.

  Vietnam, UK bolster ties to develop int’l financial centres (Thursday, March 20,2025)

As part of his visit to the UK, on March 18, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh held meetings with British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle.

  Vinh Phuc eyes stronger trade, investment ties with Chinese locality (Wednesday, March 19,2025)

Vinh Phuc province pledges to create the best possible conditions for Hekou investors and businesses to invest in local industrial parks, particularly in electronics and textile manufacturing, a local official has said.

  IFC, Switzerland expand support for supply chain finance in Vietnam (Tuesday, March 18,2025)

Backed by a 5 million Swiss Francs (5.6 million USD) grant from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the initiative will run until 2029, helping over 500,000 SMEs access up to 35 billion USD in financing.

  Forum promotes Japan-Vietnam-Thailand trade and tourism connectivity (Monday, March 17,2025)

Fukuoka, northeastern Thailand, and central Vietnam could form an important economic triangle, bringing practical benefits to regional economic development.

  Vietnam partners with Israel for hi-tech agricultural innovation (Friday, March 14,2025)

Vitad and Ginosar will establish a dedicated laboratory in Vietnam by the end of this year. Ginosar will leverage its infrastructure, genetic resources, and core technology to transfer lab capabilities to Vitad. This move will enable the company to develop superior crop varieties for large-scale cultivation, building extensive raw material zones to expand exports and create substantial economic value for Vietnamese farmers and businesses.

  Vietnam, Singapore strengthen cooperation in capital market, digital asset regulation (Thursday, March 13,2025)

The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing the integrity and stability of their capital markets.

  Vietnamese food captivates Japanese market (Wednesday, March 12,2025)

As part of the national trade promotion programme, the Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment sent a delegation of 27 businesses to participate in the Vietnamese booth at Foodex Japan 2025.

  Railway connectivity to enhance China-Vietnam economic, trade collaboration: official (Tuesday, March 11,2025)

The railway line from Fangchenggang to Dongxing in China, which was launched in 2023, is expected to connect with the Mong Cai-Ha Long-Hai Phong railway line. Meanwhile, the Nanning-Chongzuo-Pingxiang route is expected to be completed and put into operation by the end of this year, and it will connect with the Dong Dang-Hanoi line.

  Vietnam, Cuba promote pharmaceutical cooperation (Monday, March 10,2025)

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals to improve public health and meet Vietnam’s medical care needs.

  Procedures for establishment of VN-Kyrgyzstan Intergovernmental Committee to be completed in Q1 (Friday, March 7,2025)

In 2024, two-way trade between Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan reached 21.5 million USD, an increase of 172% compared to 2023. Of this, Vietnam exported 10.8 million USD worth of goods to Kyrgyzstan and spent 10.7 million USD on imports from Kyrgyzstan.

  Exporters advised to update Singapore’s food safety, security act (Thursday, March 6,2025)

Vietnamese businesses need to thoroughly study the Food Safety and Security Act 2025 (FSSA), which was passed by the Singapore Parliament on January 8, to ensure compliance with relevant regulations in their import and export activities to the Singaporean market.

  Da Nang investment forum unlocks new frontiers for Singaporean investors (Wednesday, March 5,2025)

Investors at a recent forum in Singapore expressed interest in learning more about Da Nang's investment environment, regulatory innovation commitments, and opportunities the city offers to international investors.

  HCM City hosts international pepper, spice conference (Tuesday, March 4,2025)

The Vietnam International Pepper and Spice Outlook 2025 (VIPO 2025) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 3, attracting more than 300 participants, who are experts, domestic and international producers and exporters, farmers, and representatives from localities.

  Vietnam welcomes European firms for shared successes: PM (Monday, March 3,2025)

The European Union (EU)'s investment in Vietnam now tops 30.4 billion USD, ranking as the sixth largest foreign investor in Vietnam. Two-way trade hit 68.5 billion USD last year.

  HCM City eyes cooperation with India in IT, digital economy (Friday, February 28,2025)

With Vietnam's commitment to developing smart urban areas, digital transformation, and sustainable environment, Vietnam and India have opportunities to promote strategic partnerships and extensive cooperation.

  Vietnamese tea regains market share in Taiwan (China) (Thursday, February 27,2025)

After 4 consecutive years of decline, Vietnam's tea market share in the Taiwan (China) market has increased again.

  Agricultural exports: finding opportunities amidst trade war threat (Wednesday, February 26,2025)

In the long-term, enterprises hope that the Government will manage exchange rates flexibly to benefit exports and prioritise reasonable loan quotas for agricultural exports as domestic raw material prices increase.

  EVFTA generates positive outcomes after 5 years of implementation: CIEM (Tuesday, February 25,2025)

After five years of implementation, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has delivered many positive outcomes, including a robust growth of Vietnamese exports to the EU, particularly in key sectors such as textiles, footwear, and agro-fishery products.

  Vietnam – key agricultural trade partner of Argentina: newspaper (Monday, February 24,2025)

Vietnam is projected to import an additional 6 million tonnes of corn and 1.7 million tones of soybean meal by 2034, representing 7% of global corn imports and 9% of global soybean meal imports.

  Exports to China in January increased by 25.2% (Thursday, February 20,2025)

China is Vietnam's second largest export market and the only major export market to achieve high growth in the first month of 2025.

  Vietnamese businesses to join world's leading beverage trade fair in Germany (Wednesday, February 19,2025)

Through Drinktec, the Vietnamese beverage industry can update digital techniques and technologies as well as green and circular technology transformations, while strengthening connections with partners and expanding the markets.

  Canada eyes stronger ties with Vietnam in green energy and mining (Tuesday, February 18,2025)

Beyond traditional sectors, Saskatchewan is eager to expand ties with Vietnam in renewable energy, mineral extraction and processing, and innovation, Kaeding noted.

  Import and export in January reached over 63 billion USD (Monday, February 17,2025)

Total value of import and export of goods nationwide reached 63.25 billion USD, down 10.3% compared to December 2024.

  EU issues 12 warnings against Vietnam’s food and agricultural exports (Monday, February 17,2025)

The Vietnam SPS Office has reported that some Vietnamese export products failed to meet the EU’s stringent standards.

  RoK - key partner in Binh Duong’s economic development strategy (Friday, February 14,2025)

Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Vo Van Minh said that the RoK currently ranks 5th among 65 countries and territories investing in Binh Duong, with 776 projects and total investment amounting to 3.45 billion USD.