US tariffs imposed in August risk slashing up to one-fifth of Vietnam's exports to the US, making it the worst-hit country in Southeast Asia, according to estimates by the United Nations Development Programme.

Amid intensifying geo-economic competition and complex supply chain shifts, the EVFTA has emerged as a pillar of Việt Nam’s open-door policy and sustainable development strategy.

Vietnam-Russia trade has maintained steady growth despite global challenges, creating fresh opportunities in the Eurasian market.

The Government’s proactive measures, combined with farmers’ and businesses’ responsive efforts, have laid a solid foundation for Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector to overcome challenges and aim for a US$10 billion export target.

Both countries should aim to push trade to $5 billion by improving market access.

RCEP is a free trade agreement between China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the ASEAN member states. Based on World Bank data in 2020, the 15 participating ­countries account for about 29% of the ­global population or 2.3 billion people.

September alone saw exports hitting nearly 1.29 billion USD, the highest monthly figure ever recorded.

In an era where sustainability is a global priority, Việt Nam’s plastics industry is actively transitioning through investments in recycling, bioplastics, and eco-friendly products, according to the Việt Nam Plastics Association.

International trade will no longer merely be an exchange of goods but a strategic lever enabling Vietnamese enterprises to enhance capacity, secure partnerships, and expand globally.

Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) Chairman, Mahendra Dev expects India’s economy to grow 6.5% in FY26, supported by GST reforms, higher capex, tax cuts and monetary stimulus in the second half of the year.