Japan has introduced new plant quarantine requirements for agricultural exports, requiring certain plant-origin products to meet additional phytosanitary conditions before entering the Japanese market. The measure took effect on July 29, 2026, following Japan’s addition of Meloidogyne enterolobii to its list of regulated plant quarantine pests. The new requirements may directly affect Vietnamese exporters of […]

Starting August 12, 2026, the European Union will enforce the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), marking a monumental shift in how products must be packaged before entering the European market.  Officially replacing the previous Packaging Directive, this sweeping regulation entered into force on February 11, 2025, and introduces unified, legally binding requirements for all […]

Vietnam’s import-export landscape has officially entered an unprecedented era of growth, shattering previous records with a staggering $110 billion trade turnover in July 2026 alone. This marks the second consecutive month where the circulation of goods surpassed the $100 billion threshold, firmly cementing Vietnam’s position among the top 15 largest global economies by trade volume.  […]

Foreign direct investment into Vietnam continued to accelerate in the first seven months of 2026, with total registered FDI reaching US$38.06 billion, up 58% year on year. The strong increase highlights continued investor confidence in Vietnam and reinforces the country’s position as an important destination for international investment and manufacturing. Notably, newly registered FDI reached […]