The completion of negotiations for the Vietnam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a significant milestone for Vietnam seafood exporters. As global trade becomes increasingly competitive and international markets continue to tighten import regulations, the agreement opens new opportunities for Vietnamese seafood products to strengthen their presence in premium European markets. Although exports to the European […]

Vietnam’s exports to Japan maintained strong momentum in the first five months of 2026, reaching USD 12 billion, up 14% year-on-year, while bilateral trade totaled USD 23.3 billion.  The strong performance reflects growing demand for Vietnamese products and reinforces Japan’s position as one of Vietnam’s key export markets, particularly for electronics, machinery, transportation equipment, and […]

Vietnam agricultural exports reached nearly USD 36 billion during the first six months of 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of around 6%. The latest figures highlight the resilience of Vietnam’s agricultural sector despite ongoing uncertainties in global trade and changing market conditions.  While export growth remains positive, the drivers behind that growth are evolving as […]

Effective July 1, 2026, Decree 37/2026/NĐ-CP officially replaces Decree 74/2018/NĐ-CP, marking a significant reform in Vietnam’s product quality management framework for imported goods. Rather than applying the same inspection procedures to most products, the new regulation classifies imported goods according to their level of risk, allowing authorities to implement more efficient and targeted quality control […]