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South Korea Dec exports beat forecasts, wraps 2025 at a record

South Korea Dec exports beat forecasts, wraps 2025 at a record

Vietnam News 09:31 01/01/2026

SEOUL -- South Korea's exports rose in December for a seventh consecutive month and wrapped 2025 at a record as exports have surpassed $700 billion for the first time, government data showed on Thursday.

Vietnam, Russia target $15bn bilateral trade by 2030

Vietnam, Russia target $15bn bilateral trade by 2030

Vietnam News 15:33 30/12/2025

Vietnam and Russia have made notable progress in trade cooperation in recent years and are moving toward their goal of raising two-way trade to US$15 billion by 2030 as part of broader bilateral cooperation, Russian Trade Representative to Vietnam Viacheslav Kharinov said on Monday.

Vietnam posts record $900bn trade, ranks among world’s top 25 economies by trade value

Vietnam posts record $900bn trade, ranks among world’s top 25 economies by trade value

Vietnam News 15:02 27/12/2025

Vietnam’s total import–export turnover surpassed US$900 billion for the first time in 2025, reaching the milestone on Thursday, with full-year projections of around $920 billion, the Department of Vietnam Customs under the Ministry of Finance said at a ceremony marking the landmark in Hanoi the same day.

Vietnam, US make positive progress in reciprocal trade negotiations

Vietnam, US make positive progress in reciprocal trade negotiations

Vietnam News 13:05 23/05/2025

The second round of negotiations between Vietnam and the United States on a bilateral reciprocal trade agreement in Washington, D.C. concluded on Thursday with encouraging progress, according to Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Denmark eyes stronger trade ties, green energy future with Vietnam

Denmark eyes stronger trade ties, green energy future with Vietnam

Economy 14:12 04/05/2025

In her third visit to Vietnam in just over two years, Lina Gandløse Hansen, State Secretary for Trade and Investment at Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed her country's commitment to strengthening trade, investment, and green development cooperation with Vietnam.

Vietnam sends technical delegation to US for trade, tariff talks

Vietnam sends technical delegation to US for trade, tariff talks

Economy 18:57 30/04/2025

A Vietnamese technical delegation has departed for the U.S. to initiate trade and tariff discussions this week as part of their ongoing bilateral negotiations, following an invitation from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), according to Do Ngoc Hung, trade counselor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in the U.S..

Vietnam accelerates US imports to balance trade amid looming 46% tariff

Vietnam accelerates US imports to balance trade amid looming 46% tariff

Economy 15:23 30/04/2025

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries to step up the importation of American goods, such as aircraft and medical equipment, in May to reduce the trade imbalance with the U.S. and counter Washington’s impending 46-percent tariff on Vietnamese imports.

Tariffs bring both risks and opportunities to Vietnam: US professor

Tariffs bring both risks and opportunities to Vietnam: US professor

In-Depth 16:17 20/04/2025

Editor’s note: Professor David Dapice, a retired economics professor from Tufts University in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts, has shared his insights with Tuoi Tre News on how Vietnam can navigate U.S. tariffs, emphasizing the uncertainty around American policies and urging the country to diversify its export markets. Having worked on Vietnam since 1989, Dapice also has in-depth research on Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia.

A new golden chapter in Vietnam-China relations

A new golden chapter in Vietnam-China relations

In-Depth 11:58 15/04/2025

Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Vietnam from Monday to Tuesday marks his first overseas trip in 2025, underscoring the special significance of the bilateral relationship.

Vietnam swiftly, positively responds to US tariff: Ambassador Knapper

Vietnam swiftly, positively responds to US tariff: Ambassador Knapper

Economy 12:44 07/04/2025

U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper acknowledged Vietnam’s prompt and positive reactions after the U.S. announced its global tariff policy, which includes a 46-percent rate on imports from Vietnam.

How should Vietnam respond to US reciprocal tariffs?

How should Vietnam respond to US reciprocal tariffs?

In-Depth 11:18 07/04/2025

Balancing relationships and maintaining policy consistency to avoid unintended negative consequences on other partners is of paramount importance.

What’s experts’ take on US tariff on Vietnam?

What’s experts’ take on US tariff on Vietnam?

In-Depth 17:55 06/04/2025

Washington’s reciprocal 46-percent tariff on imports from Vietnam has sent shockwaves through the market. However, international observers in Vietnam believe businesses are likely to remain calm – at least for now.