Vietnam-S.Korea trade on track to top $100bn in 2026
Economy 19:49 15/10/2026Bilateral trade between Vietnam and South Korea reached over US$82 billion in the first eight months of 2026, a record high for the same period, putting the two countries on track to surpass $100 billion in annual trade for the first time this year, according to Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam-Malaysia trade surges 43.4 percent in eight months
Economy 13:40 03/10/2026Phung Van Thanh, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Malaysia, predicted that given the current momentum, bilateral trade in 2026 is expected to surpass the 18 billion USD mark for the first time ever.
Vietnam leads Canada’s merchandise trade with ASEAN
Economy 14:18 25/09/2026Vietnam has remained Canada’s largest merchandise trading partner in ASEAN, with bilateral trade reaching C$20.7 billion (US$14.6 billion) in 2025 and continuing to grow at a double-digit rate in 2026, while both countries see further opportunities in higher-value trade, services and investment.
WTO says global trade system at critical juncture, urges reform
Economy 16:53 15/09/2026The World Trade Organization on Tuesday urged its members to reform global trade rules or risk a slide into fragmentation that could significantly reduce economic output and hit poorer countries hardest.
Vietnam’s $20.5bn trade deficit: Bad news or sign of investment boom?
Economy 16:11 13/09/2026Vietnam posted a trade deficit of US$20.46 billion in the first eight months of 2026 after years of strong surpluses, but economists say the headline number may look more worrying than the underlying picture.
Vietnamese, Russian leaders call for stronger trade cooperation
Economy 09:53 09/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin agreed on the need to bring about stronger breakthroughs in trade cooperation, noting that the two economies have significant potential and complementary strengths, during their meeting in Moscow on Tuesday.
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.
