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 […]

Effective from July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s Circular 31/2026/TT-BCT introduces a centralized traceability system for high-risk goods, promoting greater supply chain transparency while allowing voluntary participation for other products. The new regulation is expected to strengthen product transparency, improve regulatory oversight, and support Vietnamese exporters in meeting increasingly stringent traceability requirements in international markets. What is […]

Vietnam’s exports to the U.S. continued their impressive momentum during the first five months of 2026, reinforcing the country’s position as one of America’s key trading partners. According to Vietnam Customs, export turnover to the United States reached nearly USD 70 billion, representing a 21.7% year-on-year increase. Beyond the remarkable growth rate, the latest figures […]

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export industry continued to show strong resilience and positive growth in the first five months of 2026 despite ongoing volatility in global agricultural trade.  According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, export turnover reached approximately USD 2.69 billion, up 16.8% year-on-year. In May alone, export value reached USD 630 million, […]

Vietnam’s maritime industry continues to strengthen its global position as two major Vietnam seaports secured places among the world’s top-performing container ports in 2025. According to the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025, jointly released by the World Bank (WB) and S&P Global Market Intelligence, Cai Mep Port and Hai Phong Port were recognized among […]

The Vietnamese Government has officially issued Decree No. 201/2026/ND-CP, introducing amendments to export tax rates for selected mineral and metal products while updating the regulatory authority of several ministries and government agencies. The new regulation will officially take effect from July 23, 2026, marking an important policy update aimed at strengthening tax governance, improving regulatory […]

On 16 June 2026, Vietnam Airlines officially launched the direct route between Hanoi and Amsterdam, marking the first time Vietnam has established a non-stop air connection with the Netherlands. Beyond adding another international passenger route, this development represents an important milestone for Vietnam’s logistics industry. The new connection creates an additional air freight gateway linking […]

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a three-year waiver of seaport infrastructure fees, benefiting more than 94,000 import-export businesses by reducing logistics costs and supporting supply chain resilience. A significant relief for businesses Ho Chi Minh City is home to one of Vietnam’s largest seaport networks, handling a substantial share of the country’s international trade. […]

FDI in Vietnam continued to maintain strong momentum in the first five months of 2026, reinforcing the country’s position as one of Asia’s most attractive investment destinations and reflecting strong investor confidence in its growth potential. According to data released by the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, total registered FDI in Vietnam […]

Vietnam’s import turnover surged significantly in the first five months of 2026, marking a major shift in the country’s trade performance. After several consecutive years of trade surpluses, Vietnam is now facing a widening trade deficit as import turnover continues to grow across key industrial sectors. The sharp increase in import turnover has been driven […]