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 10, 2025

    ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Pepper Exports Hit Historic Record In the first 11 months of 2025, Vietnam exported 223,200 tons of pepper (“black gold”), earning over $1.5 billion. This figure officially broke the historical record of $1.43 billion set in 2016, even with one month left in the year. The average export price reached $6,755.1/ton, up 30.5% year-on-year, driving a 24.1% increase in value despite a 5% drop in volume . Prices surged in November…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 09, 2025

    ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Import-Export Turnover Exceeds $839 Billion in 11 Months According to the General Statistics Office, Vietnam’s total import-export turnover in the first 11 months of 2025 reached $839.75 billion, a 17.2% increase compared to the same period last year. 2. E-visa Expansion at 41 Border Gates Vietnam has expanded the application of electronic visas (E-visas) to 41 international border gates (air, land, and sea). This strategic policy shift from a “restricted gateway”…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 08, 2025

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    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. National Assembly to Vote on E-commerce Law The E-commerce Law project, presided over by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, is scheduled to be voted on by the National Assembly during the final week of the 10th Session (December 8-11, 2025). The law aims to create a transparent legal framework, clarify the responsibilities of platforms (including cross-border ones), protect consumer rights, and promote the digital economy . 2. Trade Turnover Nears…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 05, 2025

    ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin

    A. POSITIVE NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS 1. National Assembly Discusses National Energy Development Policy (2026-2030) On December 4, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien presented the Proposal for a National Assembly Resolution on mechanisms and policies for national energy development for the 2026-2030 period. The resolution aims to timely resolve institutional bottlenecks and ensure firm national energy security . The draft includes 8 Chapters and 24 Articles focusing on specific mechanisms to unblock…