Vietnam, Brazil push cooperation in agriculture, energy and biotechnology (03/03/2026)
A delegation from the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil led by Ambassador Bui Van Nghi paid a working visit to Maranhão state from February 25-28 to conduct field surveys, promote investment and trade cooperation, and enhance strategic linkages between Vietnam and Brazil’s Northeast region.
A delegation from the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil led by Ambassador Bui Van Nghi paid a working visit to Maranhão state from February 25-28 to conduct field surveys, promote investment and trade cooperation, and enhance strategic linkages between Vietnam and Brazil’s Northeast region.
Vietnam’s exports to Pakistan rise 19% in 2025 (03/03/2026)
In 2025, Vietnam’s exports to Pakistan totaled US$622 million, up 19% year-on-year. In December 2025 alone, export turnover exceeded US$48 million, an increase of 5.8% from the previous month.
In 2025, Vietnam’s exports to Pakistan totaled US$622 million, up 19% year-on-year. In December 2025 alone, export turnover exceeded US$48 million, an increase of 5.8% from the previous month.
Agricultural exports target US$100 billion beyond 2026 (03/03/2026)
Stepping up deep processing, enhancing value chain transparency and applying technology are key drivers for agricultural exports to move toward a long-term target of US$100 billion.
Stepping up deep processing, enhancing value chain transparency and applying technology are key drivers for agricultural exports to move toward a long-term target of US$100 billion.
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.
VinFast invests nearly $500 million in its EV plant (03/03/2026)
VinFast plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Ha Tinh province with a design capacity of two million vehicles per year.
VinFast plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Ha Tinh province with a design capacity of two million vehicles per year.
VinFast invests nearly $500 million in its EV plant (03/03/2026)
VinFast plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Ha Tinh province with a design capacity of two million vehicles per year.
VinFast plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Ha Tinh province with a design capacity of two million vehicles per year.
Law on Investment takes effect (03/03/2026)
The amended Law on Investment takes effect from March 1, aimed at reducing conditional business lines, shifting towards post-audit management, and enhancing business autonomy.
The amended Law on Investment takes effect from March 1, aimed at reducing conditional business lines, shifting towards post-audit management, and enhancing business autonomy.
Ho Chi Minh City targets high-quality FDI inflows (03/03/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of attracting US$11 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026, prioritising high technology, logistics, and financial – commercial centre projects.
Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of attracting US$11 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026, prioritising high technology, logistics, and financial – commercial centre projects.
$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.