Adopting green production and consumption not only reduces negative environmental impacts but also secures long-term economic benefits, enhances the quality of people’s life and fosters a circular economy, a seminar heard in HCM City on March 11.

Japan's trade minister said he had asked the United States not to impose trade tariffs on his country, but did not win any assurance that Japan would be exempt, including from a 25% steel and aluminium duty set to start on Wednesday.

With a trade volume nearing $800 billion, Việt Nam ranks 23rd in terms of global exports and 22nd in imports, which represents an average annual growth rate of over 13 per cent since 2007.

The TCC insisted the Prime Minister must chair this task force, comprising both public and private sector representatives, to formulate a proactive strategy against a possible resurgence of protectionist policies under the Trump 2.0 administration.

Aquatic exports surged 18.2% to more than US$1.4 billion on year in the first two months of this year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Vietnam is set to review its tax policies applied to the United States and other strategic partners to ensure a balanced and mutually beneficial trade relationship.

Import and export activities between Vietnam and China were moderate in the first two months of the year, with a value exceeding 31 billion USD. Since the beginning of the year, China has tightened imports of certain items from Vietnam, including durian fruit.

Vietnam and Indonesia have officially upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, marking a significant milestone that opens new opportunities for expanded bilateral cooperation and making Vietnam the first ASEAN member to establish such a partnership with Indonesia.

Experts see US President Donald Trump's recent tariff hikes on Canada, Mexico, and China as the start of his administration's trade policies, with potential for broader tariffs.

Việt Nam’s agricultural, forestry and fishery exports hit a five-year high in the first two months of 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Tuesday.