The Canadian government announced a sweeping package of counter-tariffs against US-made products, after US President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration will go ahead with levies against Canada and Mexico on Tuesday.

With participation in 19 bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements (FTAs), Vietnamese export goods are gaining access to most potential markets worldwide, gradually establishing Vietnam as a bright spot in the global economy.

The US's imposition of an additional 10% tax on Chinese imports from early March continues to raise concerns about global trade and new challenges, but not without opportunities.

Asia remained the dominant market for Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fisheries products in the first two months of 2025, accounting for 42.2% of the total export value.

In 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade aims for a 12% increase in import-export turnover compared to 2024. According to many economic experts, this is an ambitious yet achievable goal, especially as trade activities have been gradually rebounding following the Lunar New Year 2025 holiday.

With a population of more than 1.4 billion people, India is currently one of the largest consumer markets in the world. However, this is also a country with cultural and social diversity, so Vietnamese agricultural export enterprises need to carefully understand the tastes of each consumer segment to conquer this potential market.

Self-sufficiency in raw material supply and deeper integration into the global value chain are essential conditions for "Made in Vietnam" products to expand their market share in major markets.

Known as one of Vietnam’s most notable new-generation trade deals, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marks a significant milestone in the 30-year journey of cooperation and development between both sides. Over five years of implementation, it has left a profound impact on Vietnam’s economy and its pharmaceutical market in particular.

Several ASEAN countries are also among the top foreign investors in Việt Nam. Specifically, Singapore takes the lead with 3,946 projects worth $84.3 billion, followed by Thailand with 755 projects worth $14.3 billion, and Malaysia with 767 projects totaling $12.9 billion.

During the 4th round of negotiations, the two sides plan to focus 17 sectors that cover goods and services, digital technology, government procurement, and economic cooperation.