On 15 July 2026, the European Commission announced an upgrade to its Import Barometer, a market intelligence tool introduced in 2025 to monitor import trends across the European Union. While the update does not introduce new tariffs or import restrictions, it reflects a broader shift in the EU’s trade policy-from responding to market disruptions after […]

China and the United States continued to dominate Vietnam’s international trade landscape during the first half of 2026. Together, these two markets accounted for more than half of Vietnam’s total import-export turnover, highlighting their strategic importance to the country’s manufacturing sector, export growth, and supply chain resilience. While China remained Vietnam’s largest trading partner and […]

Starting August 1, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade (DOIT) will officially assume responsibility for issuing Certificates of Origin (C/O) and approving Self-Certification of Origin Authorization Documents under the new decentralization framework introduced by the Government and the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The policy marks an important step in […]

The United States has officially released its final determination under the Section 301 tariffs investigation covering 60 economies, including Vietnam. The measure addresses countries that have not established or effectively enforced regulations prohibiting imports of goods produced wholly or partially with forced labor. For Vietnamese exporters, the announcement represents another important regulatory development that may […]