Year: 2025

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 23, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Official Launch of Product Traceability System Starting December 23, 2025, the Traceability System at www.verigoods.vn operated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) officially goes into operation. B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS 1. UOB Forecasts 7% GDP Growth for Vietnam in Q1 2026 UOB Bank (Singapore) forecasts that Vietnam’s GDP growth in Q1 2026 could reach 7%. 2. Vietnam – The “Rising Star” of Asia Professor Reena Marwah (Delhi University) assesses…

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    Vietnam FTA Index: Data & Human Resources Key to Success

    Data and Human Resources: Decisive Factors for Effective FTA Implementation Maximizing opportunities from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is a top goal for many Vietnamese enterprises; however, success depends on several key factors. In 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) released the FTA Index 2024. This event marked the first time localities, industries, and enterprises had a comprehensive, transparent tool to evaluate their capacity to implement and utilize FTAs. To apply this index strongly…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 19, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Industry & Trade Sector Sets High Targets for 2026 At the Conference summarizing Party work for 2025 and deploying tasks for 2026 held on December 18, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) identified 2026 as a pivotal year for acceleration. 2. Vietnam Brand Week & “Made in Vietnam” Fair 2025 The “Vietnam Brand Week 2025” and “Made in Vietnam” Fair officially opened on December 18 in Hanoi. B. GENERAL ECONOMIC…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 18, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Vietnamese Fruits & Vegetables Set Record in China China remains the largest market for Vietnamese fruits and vegetables. despite stricter controls on Cadmium and Golden O in durian causing a slump, exports to this market are forecast to reach $5.5 billion this year. 2. Seafood Exports Year-End Breakout: Expected to Exceed $11 Billion According to VASEP, seafood exports in November 2025 reached nearly $990 million (up 6.6%). B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS…