Trade

This section presents updates on Vietnam’s trade policies, market access issues, trade negotiations, and regulatory developments affecting domestic and international trade.

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 16, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Many Export Items Set New Records According to statistics from the General Department of Customs, as of November 15, the country’s total import-export turnover reached over $801 billion, surpassing the result achieved in the entire year of 2024 ($786.29 billion) and becoming the highest level ever recorded. 2. Textile and Garment Exports to Reach $44 Billion According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), in 2025, textile and garment exports…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 15, 2026

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Great Opportunity for Online Exports Vietnamese businesses are increasingly utilizing platforms like Amazon, Alibaba, and Shopee to reach international markets. 2. Small Nuclear Power: Solution for Energy Security and New Investment A modern economy, especially one with power-intensive industries like semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, and AI, requires a stable power system. B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS 1. Rice Industry at a Green Crossroads: Export Decline and Repositioning Pressure The global rice market…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 12, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS 1. Adjusting National Energy Master Plan is Urgent In light of the new Planning Law and breakthrough economic growth goals, adjusting the National Energy Master Plan has become urgent. This is a strategic shift to ensure energy security, realize international commitments, and set new development directions. Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoàng Long emphasized that this might be the first planning implemented right after the new law takes effect, requiring careful…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 11, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Exports Break Records: High Growth, High Pressure Data from the General Statistics Office and General Department of Customs shows that Vietnam’s export turnover in the first 11 months of 2025 reached $430.14 billion, an increase of 16.1% over the same period, officially surpassing the record figure of the entire year 2024 . This achievement consolidates an impressive trade surplus of over $20.5 billion. However, the growth structure reveals a significant imbalance:…