Durian revival drives fruit, vegetable exports to almost $4B (22/07/2025)
Exports of fruits and vegetables topped US$3.8 billion in the first seven months of 2025, driven by stronger performances by key items like durian, coconut and passion fruit.
Exports of fruits and vegetables topped US$3.8 billion in the first seven months of 2025, driven by stronger performances by key items like durian, coconut and passion fruit.
Vietnamese lychees hit Costco shelves in the United States (22/07/2025)
Dragonberry Produce, a leading U.S. importer of premium fruits, has launched its 2025 campaign to distribute lychees grown in the northern province of Bac Ninh through major supermarket chains, including Safeway and, for the first time, Costco.
Dragonberry Produce, a leading U.S. importer of premium fruits, has launched its 2025 campaign to distribute lychees grown in the northern province of Bac Ninh through major supermarket chains, including Safeway and, for the first time, Costco.
Can Vietnam stay in the world’s top 5 for coconut exports? (21/07/2025)
With strong export growth and a top-five global ranking, Vietnam’s coconut industry is gaining international recognition, but sustainable success will depend on traceability, deep processing, and brand building.
With strong export growth and a top-five global ranking, Vietnam’s coconut industry is gaining international recognition, but sustainable success will depend on traceability, deep processing, and brand building.
Zero tariffs on US imports: Opportunity for consumers, challenge for local firms (21/07/2025)
Vietnam’s plan to open its market to US goods with a 0% import tariff not only creates opportunities for consumers to access high-quality products at better prices, but also serves as a major test for the competitiveness and adaptability of domestic enterprises under pressure from foreign imports.
Vietnam’s plan to open its market to US goods with a 0% import tariff not only creates opportunities for consumers to access high-quality products at better prices, but also serves as a major test for the competitiveness and adaptability of domestic enterprises under pressure from foreign imports.
The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Festival 2025 held in Singapore (21/07/2025)
The festival was a long-cherished idea aimed at boosting trade promotion and business matchmaking for the fruit and vegetable sector.
The festival was a long-cherished idea aimed at boosting trade promotion and business matchmaking for the fruit and vegetable sector.
Solutions proposed to expand export markets for major Vietnamese fruits (18/07/2025)
Passion fruit, banana, pineapple, and coconut are emerging as fruit categories with strong potential to reach US$1 billion in export value, contributing to a more diversified structure within Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector.
Passion fruit, banana, pineapple, and coconut are emerging as fruit categories with strong potential to reach US$1 billion in export value, contributing to a more diversified structure within Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector.
Vietnamese imports from the US see strong growth in early 2025 (18/07/2025)
Vietnam’s imports from the United States recorded a sharp increase in the first five months of 2025, reaching US$7.3 billion, up 21% compared to the same period last year, according to data from Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam’s imports from the United States recorded a sharp increase in the first five months of 2025, reaching US$7.3 billion, up 21% compared to the same period last year, according to data from Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam’s leather-footwear industry sees double-digit export growth in H1 (18/07/2025)
Vietnam's leather and footwear industry posted more than $14 billion in total export value in the first six months of the year, reaffirming its resilience and strategic position in the global supply chain.
Vietnam's leather and footwear industry posted more than $14 billion in total export value in the first six months of the year, reaffirming its resilience and strategic position in the global supply chain.
Vietnam eyes opportunities to expand exports to Halal markets (17/07/2025)
The global Halal market, catering to Muslim consumers, presents significant export opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, food, cosmetics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.
The global Halal market, catering to Muslim consumers, presents significant export opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, food, cosmetics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.
Normandy firms keen to strengthen ties with Vietnam (22/07/2025)
During a recent working visit to the Normandy region, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang met with numerous business representatives who expressed their strong interest in the Vietnamese market and a desire to expand partnerships with Vietnamese counterparts.
During a recent working visit to the Normandy region, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang met with numerous business representatives who expressed their strong interest in the Vietnamese market and a desire to expand partnerships with Vietnamese counterparts.
Foreign investment attraction in new era: from cost gain to institutional trust (22/07/2025)
Vietnam is actively recalibrating its core investment prospects from cost gain to institutional trust, said Dr. Sven David, general director and CEO at VIET Transformation Advisors.
Vietnam is actively recalibrating its core investment prospects from cost gain to institutional trust, said Dr. Sven David, general director and CEO at VIET Transformation Advisors.
SP Group partners vs Hoa Sen Group for VN’s first industrial cooling-as-a-service offering (22/07/2025)
SP Group (SP) has recently announced a partnership with Hoa Sen Group, one of Southeast Asia’s leading steel manufacturers, to introduce Vietnam’s first Industrial Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) offering.
SP Group (SP) has recently announced a partnership with Hoa Sen Group, one of Southeast Asia’s leading steel manufacturers, to introduce Vietnam’s first Industrial Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) offering.
PM directs measures for effective development of waterway transport (21/07/2025)
The move aims to lower logistics costs, stimulate economic growth, and support Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
The move aims to lower logistics costs, stimulate economic growth, and support Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Vietnam, Laos open new chapter in digital trade cooperation (21/07/2025)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Laos co-hosted a thematic workshop on promoting cross-border e-commerce under the theme Supporting Businesses in the Digital Era in Vientiane on the morning of July 18.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Laos co-hosted a thematic workshop on promoting cross-border e-commerce under the theme Supporting Businesses in the Digital Era in Vientiane on the morning of July 18.
Economic policy plays positive role in Argentina-Vietnam ties (21/07/2025)
Argentina is further cementing trade and investment ties with Vietnam with the launch of its Special Attaché Office for the agriculture and industrial sectors in Hanoi. Marcos A. Bednarski, Argentine Ambassador to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about the importance of the Vietnamese market and bilateral cooperation prospects.
Argentina is further cementing trade and investment ties with Vietnam with the launch of its Special Attaché Office for the agriculture and industrial sectors in Hanoi. Marcos A. Bednarski, Argentine Ambassador to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about the importance of the Vietnamese market and bilateral cooperation prospects.
Economic policy plays positive role in Argentina-Vietnam ties (18/07/2025)
Argentina is further cementing trade and investment ties with Vietnam with the launch of its Special Attaché Office for the agriculture and industrial sectors in Hanoi. Marcos A. Bednarski, Argentine Ambassador to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about the importance of the Vietnamese market and bilateral cooperation prospects.
Argentina is further cementing trade and investment ties with Vietnam with the launch of its Special Attaché Office for the agriculture and industrial sectors in Hanoi. Marcos A. Bednarski, Argentine Ambassador to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about the importance of the Vietnamese market and bilateral cooperation prospects.
VBAB pushes deeper ties with Belgian partners in clean energy and logistics (18/07/2025)
The Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) is actively rolling out a series of targeted initiatives to boost economic ties between Vietnam and the European Union (EU), with a particular focus on Belgium, a country known for its strengths in seaport infrastructure, clean energy, and logistics.
The Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) is actively rolling out a series of targeted initiatives to boost economic ties between Vietnam and the European Union (EU), with a particular focus on Belgium, a country known for its strengths in seaport infrastructure, clean energy, and logistics.
Thai group opens 43rd shopping mall in Vietnam (18/07/2025)
Central Retail Vietnam, a member of Thai retail giant Central Retail, officially inaugurated the GO! Hung Yen Shopping Centre in the northern province of Hung Yen on July 16, marking its 43rd location in Vietnam.
Central Retail Vietnam, a member of Thai retail giant Central Retail, officially inaugurated the GO! Hung Yen Shopping Centre in the northern province of Hung Yen on July 16, marking its 43rd location in Vietnam.
Businesses optimistic about Q3 growth: survey (17/07/2025)
The National Statistics Office's quarterly survey, focusing on manufacturing and processing firms, shows widespread optimism.
The National Statistics Office's quarterly survey, focusing on manufacturing and processing firms, shows widespread optimism.