The UK's entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) presents an opportunity for Hanoi and London to expand their markets in an increasingly competitive world, said Rhiannon Harries, Deputy Trade Commissioner of the UK.

Việt Nam's wood industry will need to be flexible due to the anticipated new trade policies of US President-elect Donald Trump in the future, according to experts.

Vietnamese goods have steadily established a strong presence in the UK, with exports to this demanding market continously growing since 2021, said Hoang Le Hang, First Secretary of the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK.

During nearly 30 years of accompanying ASEAN, Vietnam has promoted its role as a proactive, responsible member of the bloc, making substantial contributions to its overall development.

Vietnam's aquatic exports reached 10 billion USD in 2024, driven by shrimp and pangasius, despite challenges related to markets, logistics, and raw materials, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said on December 23.

Cambodia earned more than $4 billion in exports to the EU in the first 11 months of 2024, marking a 20% increase compared to the same period last year. The total trade volume between the two partners is almost $4.9 billion.

The EU move was made after Vietnamese fruits failed to comply with the maximum residue limit (MRL) of pesticides.

Economists have said free trade agreements (FTAs) and the establishment of a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between Vietnam and China have strongly promoted bilateral trade development in recent years.

Economic cooperation deepens as trade, investment, and sustainability initiatives redefine bilateral ties between India and Indonesia

The government has initiated an administrative (sunset) review of anti-dumping duties on imports of cold rolled coils of iron, or non-alloy steel, and of width more than 1,300mm, originating or exported from China, South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.