The US government recorded a lower budget deficit in January 2026 compared to the same period last year, amid a surge in tariff revenue.

E-commerce packages with a value under 150 euros will no longer be tax-exempt.

Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19% U.S. tariff under a trade agreement signed between the two countries on Monday, granting exemptions for some textiles and garments manufactured with U.S. material.

The US, Brazil, and many other markets are currently increasing imports of Vietnamese tilapia, helping us earn over $99 million (approximately 2,500 billion VND) in 2025

The $550 billion mark is more than a target. It is a stress test for Viet Nam’s export resilience in 2026, as global uncertainty deepens and the old growth model nears its limits.

Seafood exports to the US were estimated at US$96 million in January, falling by nearly 10 per cent over the same period last year, according to statistics of the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

2025 was the most successful year on record for Viet Nam’s cinnamon industry, with export volume climbing to 120,295 tonnes and value achieving US$300.2 million, the highest in the industry’s history, according to the Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

French wine and spirits exports continue to plummet for the third consecutive year, as trade tensions with the US and China erode demand in key markets.

Rapid changes in global trade patterns are prompting calls for Viet Nam to redesign its import-export strategy, shifting the focus from scale-driven growth to a more comprehensive approach that prioritises quality, value addition and economic resilience.

This year, the textile and garment industry aims for export turnover of 49-49.5 billion USD, an increase of approximately 8% compared to 2025.