The two countries reaffirmed their plans to boost bilateral trade, including increasing India’s exports to Russia. The U.S. tariff threats could act as a catalyst for India to further deepen ties with Russia, an analyst said.

Though the US imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for its energy ties with Russia, it has not initiated similar actions against China, the largest buyer of Russian crude oil.

A TikTok Vietnam representative highlighted the power of social commerce, saying craft products can be sold through engaging and emotional videos, something more effective than traditional advertising.

Vietnamese businesses are eager to learn from India’s technological solutions, experience, and modern governance practices to pursue green development and digitalisation, said a Vietnamese official.

Citing Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit) reported that in the first half of 2025, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to the EU reached more than $233 million, up 44.1% from the same period last year.

Diversifying export markets is increasingly viewed as a strategic pathway for Vietnam to achieve its target of $70 billion in agricultural, forestry, and fishery export turnover.

Following threats from Washington, the EU agreed to a 15% tariff on most of its exports to the US, including cars. European winemakers, however, are not happy with the trade deal.

Vietnam’s trade activities remained vibrant in the first half of August 2025, with total import-export turnover exceeding US$40.36 billion, according to preliminary data released by the Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnamese businesses are eager to learn from India’s technological solutions, experience, and modern governance practices to pursue green development and digitalisation, said a Vietnamese official.

Việt Nam remained Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner in the first seven months of 2025, with two-way trade totaling S$23.1 billion (US$17.97 billion), up 26.1 per cent year-on-year.