Vietnam is introducing new customs requirements for certain categories of imported goods from 14 August 2026. Under Decision No. 31/2026/QD-TTg, issued by the Prime Minister on 29 June 2026, 12 groups of imported goods will generally be required to complete customs procedures at the import port. The new Decision replaces Decision No. 23/2019/QD-TTg, updating the […]

Ho Chi Minh City is placing logistics, semiconductors, high-tech manufacturing, and sustainable production at the center of its import-export development strategy for 2026–2030.  Under the city’s newly issued action plan, Ho Chi Minh City aims to increase annual export turnover by 10–11% while strengthening its logistics infrastructure and reducing logistics costs to improve the competitiveness […]

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 […]