Following the usual trend of accelerating in the final months of the year, Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) predicts that Vietnam’s fishery industry is on track to meet its export target of 10 billion USD, reflecting nearly 12% growth compared to 2023.

Thailand’s exports are on track to achieve a historical high of 300 billion USD this year, up 5.2% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

Vietnam’s garment and textiles export is projected to hit nearly 44 billion USD this year, positioning the country as the world’s second biggest exporter, only behind India, said General Director of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) Cao Huu Hieu.

A Vietnam-Cambodia trade and investment forum took place in Phnom Penh on December 25, aiming to strengthen cross-border e-commerce and digital economy cooperation between the two countries' businesses.

Vietnam’s textile and garment export revenue has reached 44 billion USD in 2024, an impressive 11.26% increase compared to 2023. This achievement came despite numerous challenges, including market complexities. Building on this momentum, the industry has set an ambitious export target of 47–48 billion USD for 2025.

The mutual recognition agreement (MRA) on Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) aligns with global trends and brings numerous business benefits while enhancing customs management efficiency.

The export of agro-forestry-aquatic products has created a breakthrough this year, generating 62.5 billion USD, up 18.7% year on year, with a record trade surplus of 17.9 billion USD, marking a remarkable 46.8% growth rate compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Donald Trump will enter the White House for the second time on Jan. 20. Governments the world over are bracing for a new round on tariffs, a term the incoming president has called “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.”

The recently-signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a significant highlight in Vietnam’s economic integration in 2024, as it marks a breakthrough in expanding foreign markets for Vietnamese goods

Market expansion and diversification is the export development strategy that Vietnam is pursuing. With over 60 countries and territories having signed FTAs with the country, the door to major markets is truly wide open.