Professor David Dapice, a leading expert on development economics in Southeast Asia from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, has shared his insights with Tuoi Tre News on how Vietnam can navigate U.S. tariffs, emphasizing the uncertainty around American policies and urging the country to diversify its export markets. Dapice has in-depth research on Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

A wide range of US agricultural products will soon enter the Vietnamese market at more competitive prices, following a significant reduction in import tariffs.

The Government remains determined, encouraging ministries, local authorities and businesses to stay optimistic, tackle challenges head-on and seize emerging opportunities.

Industrial production in the early months of the year has continued to improve, maintaining a solid growth trajectory. In the first quarter of 2025, the added value of the entire industrial sector increased by 7.32% compared to the same period in 2024. Notably, the manufacturing and processing industry remains the main driver of economic growth, recording a rise of 9.28%. However, industrial production is expected to face multiple challenges in the coming months.

The year 2024 marked a bountiful harvest for Vietnam's agricultural, forestry, and fishery sectors in terms of volume and value. The total export turnover for these product groups reached 62.5 billion USD, up 18.7% compared to 2023 , the highest growth recorded in the past two decades.

Vietnamese exporters of fresh/chilled fruits and vegetables to Singapore are advised to proactively connect and cooperate with their partners to promptly obtain laboratory test results via the electronic service platform (e-Service)

This is a critical time to intensify efforts against origin fraud and illegal transshipment, as some foreign exporters have taken advantage of Việt Nam as a transshipment point to reroute goods and avoid trade remedies in third countries.

Pepper exporters need to adapt to the rapid and unpredictable developments in global trade, tapping markets with room for growth and enhancing product quality to maintain competitiveness, a conference heard in HCM City late last week.

The US Trade Representative's (USTR) office will announce its plan on Thursday for levying port fees on China-linked ships as part of President Donald Trump's effort to revive domestic shipbuilding and counter China's dominance on the high seas.

The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at US ports, threatening to shake up global shipping routes and escalate the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.