This year, the footwear industry continues to target exports to Africa, Asia, Japan, Europe and the US, while also taking initial steps to engage with major e-commerce platforms like Alibaba and Amazon to open new sales channels.

France is the second largest foreign investor in Việt Nam, with registered capital totalling $3.96 billion by the end of April 2025.

In a significant stride toward regional economic integration, China and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have completed negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement, doubling down on efforts to promote inclusive and sustainable growth.

The Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) believes that the Halal market offers a great opportunity for the tuna industry.

Top officials at the European Union’s executive commission says they’re pushing hard for a trade deal with the Trump administration to avoid a 50% tariff on imported goods. Trump had threatened to impose the tariffs on June 1, but has pushed back the deadline to July 9, repeating an oft-used tactic in his trade war.

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Tuesday reiterated Taiwan's commitment to deepening economic ties with the United States, highlighting the island's desire to work with Washington in building a "non-red" supply chain.

The Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) provides significant tariff preferences, further facilitating trade expansion.

The US president's latest comments are a good sign for textile makers in China and Vietnam. But businesses no longer believe a word he says

With an estimated yearly market of US $1.2 billion, Vietnam can meet India’s growing demand for premium polyester fabric, according to Bui Trung Thuong, Commercial Counsellor and Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in India. This suggests a significant potential for cooperation in the textile and apparel industries of both nations.

If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) does not quickly publish its final determination in the antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigation affecting solar panels from Southeast Asia, a potential loophole could allow millions of solar panels to enter the U.S. market untariffed.