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.

Viet Nam continues to attract strong interest from international organisations and global investors, even as the world economy faces ongoing uncertainty related to geopolitics, trade tensions and monetary policy shifts, according to various reports from international organisations and media.

Economic indicators for January show that the economy continues to maintain its growth momentum as manufacturing recovers, exports surge following a cyclical low-season, and public investment is boosted from the beginning of the year.

The High Commissioner for Strategy and Planning, a unit under the French Prime Minister's Office, has proposed that the EU impose a common tariff of up to 30% on Chinese goods.

The US will reinstate retaliatory tariffs to the pre-agreement level of 25% if South Korea does not make progress in resolving non-tariff barriers.

The EU launches NanoIC in Belgium with 2.5 billion euros, bringing sub-2nm chip technology to Europe and accelerating its ambitions for semiconductor dominance over the US and China.

On February 11, SPS Viet Nam announced receipt of WTO Notification G/SPS/N/CHN/1357 concerning China’s 2025 GACC Notification No. 219 on declaration requirements for foreign agricultural exporters to China.

Bilateral trade between Viet Nam and the US is set to enter a new era marked by major US policy shifts.

Amidst Indian shrimp businesses proactively reallocating their markets, prioritizing the EU market over over over-reliance on the US, Viet Nam's seafood industry faces the urgent need to change its growth model to maintain its global market share.