Vietnam exported 65.2 billion USD worth of products in January-February, a 9.9% increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, imports totaled 62.9 billion USD, rising 16%, resulting in a trade surplus of 235 million USD.

One of the major factors impacting export trends is the limited supply of raw materials, particularly those caught by domestic fishing fleets.

The event was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Nguyễn Quốc Dũng, the Ministry of Industry and Trade delegation, representatives from major Vietnamese corporations such as PVN, EVN, Petrolimex, TKV, and Masan, along with US partners and officials.

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports came into force Wednesday, triggering a reprisal from the European Union as the global trade war enters a new and risky phase.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to slap a 200% tariff on all wines and other alcoholic products coming out of Europe if the European Union does not scrap its planned tax on American whiskey.

US goods due to be affected from 1 April include bourbon whiskey, jeans and Harley-Davidson motorbikes

Industry experts and businesses discussed the challenges and solutions facing Vietnam's coffee sector in light of the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) at a trade conference in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on Tuesday.

The year 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (1995-2025) and a decade since the formation of the ASEAN Community (2015-2025). Vietnam has made significant contribution to ASEAN and the ASEAN Community, particularly in the fields of economic development, culture, and sustainable development.

A call has been made for ASEAN member states to develop the region into a vast semiconductor hub, leveraging their strengths in manufacturing chips.

For the wood industry to develop sustainably, in addition to meeting regulations on origin, businesses need to invest in technology and expand exports to new markets.