The latest round of talks will take place in Kuala Lumpur from February 17 to 20, with discussions covering 11 key sectors, including goods, services, investment and economic cooperation.

Experts say that in the new global trade context, Vietnam's pangasius exports to the US market will grow in output by 2025.

The Philippines and the European Union (EU) will tackle eight new and important elements of their proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in Brussels, Belgium next June, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.

The MoIT recommended that businesses take a proactive approach by developing roadmaps and strategies to diversify export markets, improve product quality, and ensure compliance with technical, labour, and environmental standards.

While seafood exports to several markets saw slight declines in January, Vietnamese exports to China soared by 80.8%, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Import and Export Department.

According to data from the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), shrimp products recorded a 13 per cent increase in export value in January 2025, reaching a total of $273.3 million.

Thailand initiated a final review of the anti-dumping duty order on iron or steel pipes and tubes originating or imported from Vietnam

The US President has officially signed an order imposing a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum, prompting concerns among Vietnamese manufacturers and requiring them to proactively seek solutions to navigate these challenges.

Cambodia’s exports to the United States surged to nearly $870 million in January 2025, up 38 percent compared to the previous year, according to a recent report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia.

The European Union (EU) is currently implementing stricter regulations regarding food safety and sustainability for fresh agricultural products, forcing Vietnamese exporters to take measures to adapt.