Talking about Vietnam’s role within the bloc, the PM noted that he maintains regular contact with Vietnamese leaders to exchange views on ASEAN-related issues, including the US’s new tariff policy and the situation in Myanmar.

Dr. To Hoai Nam, Permanent Vice President and Secretary General of the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, noted that counterfeit and imitation goods, as well as intellectual property infringements, have grown increasingly complex and sophisticated.

Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa is heading into the latest round of trade negotiations with the US with some added momentum, following a phone call between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Donald Trump.

This year, the footwear industry continues to target exports to Africa, Asia, Japan, Europe and the US, while also taking initial steps to engage with major e-commerce platforms like Alibaba and Amazon to open new sales channels.

France is the second largest foreign investor in Việt Nam, with registered capital totalling $3.96 billion by the end of April 2025.

In a significant stride toward regional economic integration, China and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have completed negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement, doubling down on efforts to promote inclusive and sustainable growth.

The Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) believes that the Halal market offers a great opportunity for the tuna industry.

Top officials at the European Union’s executive commission says they’re pushing hard for a trade deal with the Trump administration to avoid a 50% tariff on imported goods. Trump had threatened to impose the tariffs on June 1, but has pushed back the deadline to July 9, repeating an oft-used tactic in his trade war.

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Tuesday reiterated Taiwan's commitment to deepening economic ties with the United States, highlighting the island's desire to work with Washington in building a "non-red" supply chain.

The Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) provides significant tariff preferences, further facilitating trade expansion.