Vietnam is projected to strengthen its position among the world’s major economies over the next four years. According to the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook April 2026, Vietnam’s nominal GDP could reach US$667.5 billion by 2030, placing the country 34th globally. The projection also puts Vietnam close to Malaysia and ahead of Thailand in […]

From October 1, 2026, Decree 365/2026/ND-CP officially takes effect, introducing new regulations on the trading and import-export of rice and creating a more flexible framework for Vietnam’s rice exports activities. The new decree reduces certain business requirements for rice exporters and introduces specific facilitation measures for organic rice, parboiled rice, and micronutrient-fortified rice. The changes […]

Vietnam’s fertilizer exports delivered strong growth in the first half of 2026, bringing the sector closer to the USD 1 billion mark. The country exported approximately 1.7 million tonnes of fertilizer, generating USD 933 million in revenue. Compared with the same period in 2025, export volume increased by 52%, while export value rose by 107%. […]

Vietnam’s durian exports continued to record strong growth in 2026, with export value reaching nearly USD 2 billion in the first eight months of the year. The result has strengthened durian’s position among Vietnam’s high-value agricultural exports and helped the country further narrow the gap with Thailand in the global durian market. According to Vietnam’s […]