trade

Six years of EVFTA reshape Vietnam-EU trade ties

August 04, 2026 | 17:06

Six years after the EVFTA took effect, the deal has strengthened Vietnam's trade ties with Europe and deepened its supply chain integration.

Vietnam’s seven-month trade reaches $659.58 billion as deficit widens

August 03, 2026 | 23:07

Vietnam’s merchandise trade surged in the first seven months of 2026, but faster import growth pushed the country into a $20.52 billion trade deficit.

Ho Chi Minh City establishes Free Trade Zone linked to Cai Mep Ha Seaport

July 24, 2026 | 16:32

Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on July 23 issued a decision establishing the Ho Chi Minh City Free Trade Zone linked to the Cai Mep Ha seaport area.

Experts discuss advancing CPTPP

July 21, 2026 | 09:33

Senior government officials, business leaders, academics, and trade policy experts from across the Indo-Pacific and Europe gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on July 20 for the CPTPP–EU Trade Forum.

Hung Yen builds momentum for double-digit growth with strong H1 performance

July 15, 2026 | 09:06

Strong industrial output, rising investment and robust trade propelled Hung Yen into Vietnam's top five fastest-growing localities in the first half of 2026, reinforcing confidence in the province's double-digit growth outlook.

Vietnam posts trade deficit as imports outpace exports in first half

July 05, 2026 | 17:59

Vietnam's trade deficit widened to $16.65 billion in the first half of 2026, driven mainly by imports of production inputs rather than consumer goods.

Vietnam on track to top $1 trillion in trade for first time

June 18, 2026 | 16:00

Vietnam is set to surpass $1 trillion in trade for the first time after recording $445 billion in the first five months of 2026.

Vietnam and Canada sign initiative to support inclusive and sustainable trade

June 10, 2026 | 13:07

Vietnam and Canada have signed the project document for the “Trade Support for Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Economic Growth” (TRISEG) initiative in Vietnam for the 2026 - 2030 period.

Singapore and Vietnam seek to enhance supply chain resilience

May 29, 2026 | 15:58

Singapore and Vietnam seek to strengthen supply chain resilience, safeguard open trade and energy flows, and deepen regional economic cooperation amid rising global uncertainties and tensions in the Middle East.

South Korea and Vietnam deepen strategic agricultural partnership

April 23, 2026 | 17:21

South Korea and Vietnam explore strategic measures to bolster bilateral agricultural cooperation and trade partnership.

KoCham, Parata Air sign MoU to boost Vietnam-South Korea business link

April 19, 2026 | 08:00

With the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (KoCham) and Parata Air entering partnership to strengthen cooperation, stable and differentiated aviation services are expected to be provided for the business community amid growing demands.

Trade surplus target holds despite second-quarter headwinds

April 10, 2026 | 11:47

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has maintained Vietnam's 2026 trade surplus target while warning of mounting external uncertainties in the coming months.