Industrial production continues to breakthrough in 2026 (Wednesday, January 7,2026)

Previously, the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) report for Vietnam's manufacturing sector in the last month of 2025 showed positive signs in terms of output, new orders, and employment.

  Industrial Production Index increased 9.9% year – on – year in Q4 of 2025 (Wednesday, January 7,2026)

Vietnam’s industrial production in the fourth quarter of 2025 maintained a positive growth trend, with the industrial production index increasing by 9.9% year-on-year.

  Challenges of maintaining seafood export growth in 2026 (Tuesday, January 6,2026)

In December of 2025, seafood exports reached approximately US$840 million, a decrease of nearly 4% compared to the same period last year and a 15% decrease compared to November of 2025, due to businesses being more cautious about exporting to the United States amidst the ban on imports of many major seafood species under the MMPA regulations and concerns about anti-dumping duties on shrimp from the beginning of 2026.

  Pangasius exports in 2025 saw growth (Tuesday, January 6,2026)

In 2025, Vietnam's pangasius export value is estimated to reach approximately US$2.1-2.2 billion, exceeding the planned target by about 5%, further affirming pangasius as a pillar industry of freshwater aquaculture.

  Agricultural export: Positive signals from EU market (Monday, January 5,2026)

Agricultural exports to the EU have seen positive developments, creating new momentum for Vietnamese businesses to compete on quality, standardization, and brand building.

  Vietnam's Industry: Recovery lays foundation for new cycle (Monday, January 5,2026)

After a turbulent period in the global economy, 2025 marks a significant shift for Vietnam's industrial production from a "defensive" state to a "proactive recovery."

  China – Vietnam freight train volume hits record (Monday, January 5,2026)

Cargo on this route currently accounts for 73% of the total volume exported to Vietnam by rail and 86% of the container volume shipped by this means of transport, up 5 percentage points and 2 percentage points from 2024, respectively.

  Exports to US reached nearly 152 billion USD in 2025 (Monday, January 5,2026)

2025 marked a strong breakthrough in export activities as the United States continued to be Vietnam's largest market, with a turnover reaching nearly US$152 billion.

  Vietnam-China trade sets new record (Friday, January 2,2026)

2025 marked a special milestone for Vietnam-China trade as bilateral trade turnover reaches US$252 billion for the first time.

  Vietnam aims to elevate Autumn Economic Forum into prestigious annual platform: Deputy PM (Thursday, January 1,2026)

The 2025 Autumn Economic Forum, themed “Green transition in the digital era”, had been a success in terms of scale, content and external engagement. It had served as a practical platform for policy dialogue, bringing together policymakers, international organisations, experts and businesses to discuss major global trends, identify emerging challenges and propose policy directions and solutions in the context of green and digital transformation.

  Fourteen new laws, one ordinance made public (Thursday, January 1,2026)

The Presidential Office held a press conference on December 31 to announce the State President’s order promulgating 14 laws and one ordinance adopted by the 15th-tenure National Assembly and its Standing Committee.

  Textile and garment exports estimated to reach 46 billion USD in 2025 (Wednesday, December 31,2025)

Despite the strong fluctuations in the global market and many pressures, the Vietnamese textile and garment industry still maintains its position in the Top 3 in the world, aiming for 46 billion USD in exports and 21 billion USD in trade surplus in 2025 thanks to proactiveness, technological innovation and quality improvement.

  Rules of origin for exports to UK under CPTPP (Wednesday, December 31,2025)

According to Article 3.2, Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP), goods are considered to have originating status for preferential tariff treatment when they meet one of three basic criteria.

  Vietnam positions itself as a key Southeast Asian economic hub: Thai newspaper (Tuesday, December 30,2025)

According to the article titled “Vietnam positions itself as a key Southeast Asian economic hub,” Vietnam is currently among the fastest-growing economies in the ASEAN. Citing data from the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, it said Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) recorded strong quarterly growth in 2025, rising by 6.93% in the first quarter, 7.7% in the second quarter and 8.23% in the third quarter - far outpacing many regional economies.

  Hai Phong records positive progress in combating IUU fishing (Tuesday, December 30,2025)

According to the Hai Phong municipal Department of Agriculture and Environment, the city currently has 788 fishing vessels. All vessels have been fully registered and licensed, with their data verified on VNeID and updated on the national fisheries management system VNFishbase. They have also been equipped with vessel monitoring system (VMS) devices, ensuring that no fishing vessels operating in the city fall short of regulatory requirements.

  Vietrade warns of scams related to National Fair – Spring 2026 (Tuesday, December 30,2025)

According to Vietrade, in recent days a number of individuals and organisations have been disseminating unverified and misleading information on social media platforms, online groups and other communication channels. These entities have impersonated the Spring Fair 2026 organising board or falsely claimed to be authorised agents or representatives working with the organisers, in order to solicit registrations from organisations and enterprises via unofficial links for the purpose of illicit gain.

  Electronic C/O: businesses need to prepare carefully to optimize export opportunities (Tuesday, December 30,2025)

Electronic C/O aims towards a digitized export environment; however, some specific C/O forms still require the output product to be in paper form.

  Tea exports: Preferential C/Os become strategic lever in FTAs (Tuesday, December 30,2025)

In the context of fierce competition and significant pressure on export prices, effectively utilizing preferential C/Os in FTAs is not just a technical tool, but is gradually becoming a strategic competitive advantage, determining the tea industry's ability to maintain and expand its market share.

  Vietnam's coffee exports to the EU increased sharply in the first 11 months of 2025 thanks to the EVFTA. (Monday, December 29,2025)

The EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which came into effect in August 2020, has played a significant role in boosting Vietnam’s coffee exports to the EU. According to calculations based on data from the Vietnam Customs, in November 2025, Vietnam’s coffee exports to the EU recorded strong growth, increasing by 25.7% in volume and 28.7% in value compared with the previous month. Compared with the same period in 2024, exports rose by 30.4% in volume and 32.2% in value.

  Latest update on utilization rate of preferential C/O in Vietnam's FTAs (Monday, December 29,2025)

Export turnover utilizing FTA preferences reached US$98.42 billion, reflecting a stable level of C/O utilization, but with clear differentiation between markets.

  Trade revenue approached $900 billion mark (Monday, December 29,2025)

By mid-December 2025, Vietnam's import and export turnover had reached US$883.72 billion, nearly reaching the record mark of $900 billion. The total goods import and export turnover reached $839.75 billion.

  Vietnam’s fertilizer market in 2025 (Monday, December 29,2025)

Domestic fertilizer prices in Vietnam in December 2025 continued to remain stable compared with previous months, supported by ample supply and the absence of sudden demand surges during the off-peak farming season. However, compared with previous years, prices of most fertilizer products remained at relatively high levels.

  Vietnam-US seafood trade: from humble beginnings to remarkable growth (Friday, December 26,2025)

In the early 1990s, Vietnam's seafood exports to the United States were only $39 million, but today they have grown to nearly $2 billion annually.

  Passion fruit export experience rapid growth, setting an export record (Friday, December 26,2025)

Passion fruit exports have seen a breakthrough in growth, from US$20 million in 2015 to over US$222 million in 2023 and reaching US$202 million in just the first 10 months of 2025.

  Vietnam’s animal feed market in 2025 (Friday, December 26,2025)

In 2025, animal feed prices in Vietnam remained relatively stable and continued the downward trend observed since 2024, despite ongoing global economic uncertainties. The decline in input material prices contributed to a corresponding decrease in finished feed prices.

  Rice exports reached over US$3.85 billion in 11 months of 2025 (Friday, December 26,2025)

In the first 11 months of 2025, rice exports were estimated to decrease by 10.9% in volume, 27.4% in value, and 18.5% in price compared to the same period in 2024.

  Exports to Japan showed growth in 11 months of 2025 (Thursday, December 25,2025)

According to statistics from the Customs Department, Vietnam's exports to the Japanese market in November of 2025 reached US$2.34 billion, a decrease of 1.7% compared to the previous month.

  Exports to South Korea in 11 months of 2025 (Thursday, December 25,2025)

According to statistics from the Customs Department, Vietnam's export turnover to the South Korean market in November of 2025 reached US$2.2 billion, a decrease of 8.3% compared to the previous month.

  US accounted for over 80% of Vietnam's crab exports (Wednesday, December 24,2025)

Vietnam's crab exports in the first 11 months of 2025 reached US$81 million, with the US accounting for over 82%.

  Vietnam's lobster export soar, reaching a record of $712 million (Tuesday, December 23,2025)

According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam's lobster export in the first 10 months of 2025 reached $712 million, a rare increase of 135%, thanks to huge demand from China.