Japan has introduced new plant quarantine requirements for agricultural exports, requiring certain plant-origin products to meet additional phytosanitary conditions before entering the Japanese market. The measure took effect on July 29, 2026, following Japan’s addition of Meloidogyne enterolobii to its list of regulated plant quarantine pests. The new requirements may directly affect Vietnamese exporters of […]

Starting August 12, 2026, the European Union will enforce the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), marking a monumental shift in how products must be packaged before entering the European market.  Officially replacing the previous Packaging Directive, this sweeping regulation entered into force on February 11, 2025, and introduces unified, legally binding requirements for all […]

Vietnam’s import-export landscape has officially entered an unprecedented era of growth, shattering previous records with a staggering $110 billion trade turnover in July 2026 alone. This marks the second consecutive month where the circulation of goods surpassed the $100 billion threshold, firmly cementing Vietnam’s position among the top 15 largest global economies by trade volume.  […]

Foreign direct investment into Vietnam continued to accelerate in the first seven months of 2026, with total registered FDI reaching US$38.06 billion, up 58% year on year. The strong increase highlights continued investor confidence in Vietnam and reinforces the country’s position as an important destination for international investment and manufacturing. Notably, newly registered FDI reached […]

Vietnam’s scallop exports are surging, reaching nearly US$49 million in the first half of 2026, up 141% year on year. The strong growth highlights Vietnam’s expanding position in the global scallop trade, supported by rising demand, tight global supply and growing processing and re-export activity. The global bivalve market continues to face supply-side pressure. According […]

Vietnam’s maritime logistics sector has reached another notable milestone as Tan Cang – Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) recorded its highest-ever monthly cargo throughput in July 2026. The Vietnam seaport handled 221,819 TEUs, equivalent to approximately 3.2 million tons of cargo, surpassing its previous record of 216,952 TEUs set in August 2025. The new record […]

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 […]

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 […]