Should Vietnam be worried about its $20bn trade deficit?
In-Depth 14:41 18/08/2026For an economy that has grown accustomed to celebrating trade surpluses, Vietnam’s figures so far this year make uncomfortable reading.
Vietnam’s exports to Australia gain momentum toward $20bn trade target
Economy 15:23 10/08/2026Vietnam’s exports to Australia are gaining momentum, with growing shipments of agricultural products and other goods highlighting the market’s potential as the two countries work toward increasing annual two-way trade to US$20 billion.
US-Vietnam trade talks: Beyond tariffs lie long-term rules of game
In-Depth 10:58 10/08/2026Recent U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese goods have drawn attention to the percentage rate exporters must pay. Yet the more consequential outcome may emerge from ongoing negotiations over a reciprocal trade agreement, where commitments on data, investment, labor standards and supply chains could have effects that outlast any tariff measure.
Vietnam seeks to be featured country in China's trade promotion initiative
Vietnam News 14:39 23/07/2026Vietnam has asked China to further open its market to Vietnamese goods and facilitate Vietnam's participation as a featured country in China's 'Big Market for All: Export to China' initiative, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.
India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20 billion trade in five years
World 16:38 22/02/2026NEW DELHI - India moved to deepen trade ties with Brazil on Saturday, signing a pact to expand cooperation in mining and minerals as it seeks to meet rising domestic steel demand and support capacity expansion amid a global race for raw materials.
Canada seeks to deepen trade, investment ties with Vietnam: minister
Economy 15:31 15/02/2026Canada aims to strengthen economic cooperation with Vietnam and draw more Vietnamese investment as bilateral ties continue to expand, Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu said in an interview with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.
South Korea Dec exports beat forecasts, wraps 2025 at a record
World 09:31 01/01/2026SEOUL -- 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 News 15:33 30/12/2025Vietnam 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
Economy 15:02 27/12/2025Vietnam’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
Economy 13:05 23/05/2025The 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
Economy 14:12 04/05/2025In 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
Economy 18:57 30/04/2025A 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..
