Vietnam’s pangasius industry is poised for continued growth despite increasing competition from other countries, according to experts from the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

In the first two months of 2025, the average export price of Vietnamese pepper reached US$6,763 per tonne, marking a year-on-year increase of 68 percent.

Việt Nam’s trade volume is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.5 per cent from 2024 to 2029, up from 6.2 per cent in the 2019-2024 period.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said Việt Nam always considers the US a partner of top significance, especially in economy, trade and investment, highlighting vast untapped potential for US firms in Việt Nam.

This year, Germany and Vietnam will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations - a testament to a partnership that has grown from early trade ties into a deep and dynamic collaboration.

After nearly five years of implementation, the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has played a crucial role in Vietnam’s international economic integration, contributing to the expansion of export markets, attracting investment, and driving institutional reforms. Before EVFTA, bilateral trade between Vietnam and the EU was around 49 billion USD, but it has now increased to nearly 70 billion USD—a significant growth.

China stands to gain from the ongoing trade wars between the US and its allies, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in an interview with Bloomberg Television.

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, bringing the former central banker to power in the middle of an explosive trade war with the US.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has affirmed that after 30 years of diplomatic relations, 10 years of comprehensive partnership, and two years of upgrading to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam–US relations have been growing steadily across a variety of fields.

According to experts, in 2025, the steel industry will face a series of difficulties and potential risks. Accordingly, ensuring and expanding the market is increasingly urgent.