The EU has initiated a safeguard investigation on certain manganese and silicon-based alloys, the European Commission (EC) has published the questionnaires.

Sweden, with its emphasis on organic and sustainable products, presents a promising opportunity for Vietnam's fresh fruit and vegetable exports. By meeting the stringent requirements of this market, Vietnamese enterprises can establish a strong presence among Swedish consumers.

Ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26, exporters urged the finance ministry to approve a US-focused marketing scheme worth Rs 750 crore to generate an additional $25 billion in exports to the US over the next three years.

The signing of protocols between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam and the General Administration of Customs of China has created momentum for many domestic agricultural products. In 2025 and the coming years, participating in cross-border e-commerce channels is considered a potential direction for domestic enterprises to directly approach Chinese consumers.

The Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Minister of of Trade, Industry and Energy Cheong In-kyo on December 26 said that the RoK-Philippines free trade agreement (FTA), set to take effect next week, will help the country further bolster its trade portfolio and contribute to maintaining a stable supply chain.

Following the usual trend of accelerating in the final months of the year, Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) predicts that Vietnam’s fishery industry is on track to meet its export target of 10 billion USD, reflecting nearly 12% growth compared to 2023.

Thailand’s exports are on track to achieve a historical high of 300 billion USD this year, up 5.2% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

Vietnam’s garment and textiles export is projected to hit nearly 44 billion USD this year, positioning the country as the world’s second biggest exporter, only behind India, said General Director of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) Cao Huu Hieu.

A Vietnam-Cambodia trade and investment forum took place in Phnom Penh on December 25, aiming to strengthen cross-border e-commerce and digital economy cooperation between the two countries' businesses.

Vietnam’s textile and garment export revenue has reached 44 billion USD in 2024, an impressive 11.26% increase compared to 2023. This achievement came despite numerous challenges, including market complexities. Building on this momentum, the industry has set an ambitious export target of 47–48 billion USD for 2025.