To achieve export growth of over 15% as directed by the Government, the MoIT said it will prioritise a set of core measures in 2026, including expanding production capacity, developing new export products, increasing domestic content and value added, accelerating the shift from processing to manufacturing, and proactively addressing trade barriers and defence measures.

In January, the total value of goods exports and imports reached 88.16 billion USD, a decrease of 0.6% compared to the previous month and an increase of 39% compared to the same period last year.

Viet Nam’s export–import activities are facing both heightened expectations and structural challenges as the country enters a new development phase marked by ambitious growth targets and an increasingly volatile global environment.

According to the latest figures from the Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), in January 2026, Viet Nam exported 1,014 tons of star anise, bringing in $4.2 million in revenue, with the Thai market showing a growth rate of 271%.

India's steel exports will continue to be impacted by the European Union's carbon tax and import quotas, and the government will take steps to help the sector, the federal steel secretary said on Monday.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing the import of an additional 80,000 tons of lean beef from Argentina in 2026 to stabilize domestic beef supply and prices.

Viet Nam's trade surplus with the United States grew in January by nearly 30% year on year as exports climbed, while imports from China hit a new monthly high, official data released on Friday showed.

Viet Nam's exports started the new year impressively, with a strong increase in value. The US continues to be the largest market, driving acceleration in the processing and manufacturing industries.

Viet Nam’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached US$514 billion in 2025, up 1.48 times from 2020, placing the country 32nd worldwide and fourth in ASEAN.

Viet Nam recorded a sharp rise in exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products to China in January, with shipments increasing 66% year on year to US$1.5 billion, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.