Fruit and vegetable exports to Japan hit record high (02/03/2026)
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to Japan reached a record US$237.8 million in 2025, up nearly 18% from a year earlier, with chrysanthemums, bananas and sweet potatoes accounting for almost half of the total value.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to Japan reached a record US$237.8 million in 2025, up nearly 18% from a year earlier, with chrysanthemums, bananas and sweet potatoes accounting for almost half of the total value.
Textile and garment industry in face of challenges (02/03/2026)
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry continues to be impacted by a changing global trade environment that presents a host of challenges.
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry continues to be impacted by a changing global trade environment that presents a host of challenges.
Strategic directions for wood and wooden product exports (02/03/2026)
Wood and wooden product exports are rising substantially but Vietnam will need to fully address the myriad trade and other barriers in place.
Wood and wooden product exports are rising substantially but Vietnam will need to fully address the myriad trade and other barriers in place.
Vietnam’s phone, electronics exports post strong growth in January (25/02/2026)
The US, China, the EU and the South Korea are among key markets.
The US, China, the EU and the South Korea are among key markets.
Vietnam’s foreign trade exceeds $130 bln in early 2026 (25/02/2026)
The figure representing an increase of 36.93% year-on-year.
The figure representing an increase of 36.93% year-on-year.
Vietnam’s shrimp sector faces rising competition despite lower US anti-dumping tariffs (25/02/2026)
Amid intensifying competition, experts suggest that the most viable path for Vietnamese shrimp exporters is to increase the proportion of deep-processed products, reduce reliance on frozen raw shrimp, and maximize tariff preferences provided by the EVFTA.
Amid intensifying competition, experts suggest that the most viable path for Vietnamese shrimp exporters is to increase the proportion of deep-processed products, reduce reliance on frozen raw shrimp, and maximize tariff preferences provided by the EVFTA.
Strong 2025 economic performance carries further positive momentum (24/02/2026)
Vietnam’s economy emerged as one of the region’s strongest performers in 2025, as robust domestic demand and buoyant exports helped lift real GDP by 8.02 per cent. A solidified position in global supply chains supports a favourable outlook for the near-term, although the potential re-escalation of trade tensions keeps risks to the outlook skewed on the downside.
Vietnam’s economy emerged as one of the region’s strongest performers in 2025, as robust domestic demand and buoyant exports helped lift real GDP by 8.02 per cent. A solidified position in global supply chains supports a favourable outlook for the near-term, although the potential re-escalation of trade tensions keeps risks to the outlook skewed on the downside.
Vietnam, New Zealand seek level-up in ties (24/02/2026)
Rising demand for high-quality fruit is opening new trade opportunities between New Zealand and Vietnam. Scott James, New Zealand Consul General and Trade Commissioner, spoke with VIR’s Oanh Do about export strengths, market priorities, and prospects for deeper trade ties.
Rising demand for high-quality fruit is opening new trade opportunities between New Zealand and Vietnam. Scott James, New Zealand Consul General and Trade Commissioner, spoke with VIR’s Oanh Do about export strengths, market priorities, and prospects for deeper trade ties.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam hosts reception for U.S. Trade Representative (24/02/2026)
The Party chief welcomed the positive results achieved in the negotiation process of a reciprocal trade agreement and highly appreciated the role, attention and support of the US Trade Representative.
The Party chief welcomed the positive results achieved in the negotiation process of a reciprocal trade agreement and highly appreciated the role, attention and support of the US Trade Representative.
Pangasius prices hit record highs as exports surge (13/02/2026)
A strong recovery in demand from China, ASEAN, and Japan has propelled pangasius to the top of the seafood growth charts, continuing the upward momentum seen in 2025.
A strong recovery in demand from China, ASEAN, and Japan has propelled pangasius to the top of the seafood growth charts, continuing the upward momentum seen in 2025.
$100 million electric motorcycle factory officially operational in Bac Ninh (02/03/2026)
The northern province prioritizes attracting high-tech and environmentally friendly projects that offer high added value, strong spillover effects, and the potential to establish new manufacturing ecosystems.
The northern province prioritizes attracting high-tech and environmentally friendly projects that offer high added value, strong spillover effects, and the potential to establish new manufacturing ecosystems.
Korean investors upbeat about Vietnam’s growth outlook (02/03/2026)
Korean investors remain highly optimistic about Vietnam’s economic trajectory, expressing confidence in the country’s prospects for double-digit GDP growth in 2026 and throughout the 2026–2030 period.
Korean investors remain highly optimistic about Vietnam’s economic trajectory, expressing confidence in the country’s prospects for double-digit GDP growth in 2026 and throughout the 2026–2030 period.
Ho Chi Minh City attracts nearly $980 million in FDI in early 2026 (02/03/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City attracted nearly $980 million in overseas funding during the first two months of 2026, up 28.4 per cent on-year.
Ho Chi Minh City attracted nearly $980 million in overseas funding during the first two months of 2026, up 28.4 per cent on-year.
HCM City sees qualitative shift in FDI with billion-dollar digital projects (25/02/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City is witnessing a structural shift in foreign direct investment (FDI), marked by the emergence of billion-dollar projects in data centres, digital infrastructure and financial technology.
Ho Chi Minh City is witnessing a structural shift in foreign direct investment (FDI), marked by the emergence of billion-dollar projects in data centres, digital infrastructure and financial technology.
SK Innovation-led consortium wins $2.3 billion LNG project in Nghe An (25/02/2026)
A consortium led by South Korean energy giant SK Innovation has been appointed to develop the Quynh Lap Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Power Project in Nghe An province, securing one of Vietnam's largest foreign-invested energy ventures to date.
A consortium led by South Korean energy giant SK Innovation has been appointed to develop the Quynh Lap Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Power Project in Nghe An province, securing one of Vietnam's largest foreign-invested energy ventures to date.
THACO opens $70 million manufacturing complex (25/02/2026)
Truong Hai Auto Corporation has inaugurated three new factories in Danang with a total investment of $70 million, expanding its presence in the mechanics and supporting industries sector.
Truong Hai Auto Corporation has inaugurated three new factories in Danang with a total investment of $70 million, expanding its presence in the mechanics and supporting industries sector.
Kim Long Motor and AOJ Suzhou enter strategic partnership (24/02/2026)
Kim Long Motor and AOJ Suzhou signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Ho Chi Minh City on February 14.
Kim Long Motor and AOJ Suzhou signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Ho Chi Minh City on February 14.
Untapped potential in relations with Indonesia (24/02/2026)
Indonesia-Vietnam relations are witnessing their heyday. Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Adam M. Tugio writes about how to improve bilateral economy, trade, and investment ties even further.
Indonesia-Vietnam relations are witnessing their heyday. Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Adam M. Tugio writes about how to improve bilateral economy, trade, and investment ties even further.
Bright prospects abound in European investment (24/02/2026)
Vietnam continues to position itself as a resilient and attractive destination for European businesses. Erick Contreras, vice chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the performance and key trends ahead for European business.
Vietnam continues to position itself as a resilient and attractive destination for European businesses. Erick Contreras, vice chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the performance and key trends ahead for European business.
Localities ramp up budget spending on science, technology and digital transformation (13/02/2026)
Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang are among the first localities to announce the plan.
Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang are among the first localities to announce the plan.