Insights from industry leaders on how escalating tensions in the Middle East may disrupt global logistics, energy prices, and goods demand, and what this may mean for Vietnam’s key export sectors

Export-oriented firms have largely focused on global supply chains, but current global headwinds are prompting a strategic shift

The latest escalation in the Middle East conflict has Vietnamese exporters seeking new markets and importers seeking new suppliers, with both studying the logistics landscape.

The Philippines is the largest market for Vietnamese rice (about 2.76 million tonnes in 2025) and has been experiencing strong growth in the early months of 2026

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Directive No. 11/CT-TTg dated April 3 on enhancing the mobilisation of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in promoting and distributing Vietnamese products

The government has issued Resolution No. 85/NQ-CP to implement Conclusion No. 219-KL/TW of the Politburo on continuing the implementation of Resolution No. 19-NQ/TW on agriculture, farmers, and rural areas towards 2030, with a vision to 2045.

The US and China maintained their positions as Viet Nam’s largest buyers, importing 8,059 tonnes and 3,663 tonnes respectively. Exports to the US jumped 121% from the previous month

Viet Nam is expected to lead ASEAN+3 in growth, supported by resilient demand and investment, as AMRO warns of rising risks from global energy shocks

Viet Nam - China cooperation in the Red River Basin is deepening, boosting infrastructure links, supply chains and cross-border trade

The global economy is moving from one driven by the gains of globalisation to one shaped by the pricing of security risks