The Vietnam Trade Office in Spain said that the country has implemented various policies to promote the production and consumption of biodegradable plastics and reduce single-use plastic waste.
According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), the industry has expanded its export reach to 132 countries and territories this year, up from 104 in 2024.
With an export value of nearly US$10 billion in the first seven months of this year, the sector not only ranks among the country''s top five largest export industries but also leads in the agriculture–forestry–fishery group.
The United States recently imposed a 20 per cent countervailing tax on goods from Việt Nam, prompting many firms to proactively restructure operations, standardise production, and diversify export markets to maintain growth momentum.
In the first seven months of 2025, export turnover reached more than US$1.2 billion, an increase of 11 per cent year-on-year, underscoring the sector’s strong momentum.
Việt Nam stands out as one of Emirates SkyCargo’s fastest-growing export markets in Southeast Asia, fueled by robust demand for high-value cargo such as electronics, textiles, and agricultural products, the company stated.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into certain ceramic tiles imported from India following complaints from domestic producers who alleged that the dumping caused significant harm to the local industry.
Việt Nam remained Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner in the first seven months of 2025, with two-way trade totaling S$23.1 billion (US$17.97 billion), up 26.1 per cent year-on-year.
The Prime Minister’s recent directive to call for actions to sustain rice export has highlighted that the rice industry still has much work to do, especially a long-term, sustainable and breakthrough approach.
Facing rising demand, tariffs and supply chain pressures, Việt Nam’s textile sector eyes automation, domestic sourcing and digital traceability to stay globally competitive.
Chinese market demand is diverse, favouring products where Gia Lai holds competitive advantages including coffee, durian, passion fruit, black pepper and coconut.
Việt Nam should establish an insurance fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in international trade, as global market uncertainties continue to rise, according to industry experts.
The pause could disrupt signed contracts, increase inventories and pressure on exporters'' liquidity as well as directly impact farmers’ incomes, as the Philippines accounts for 40-45 per cent of Việt Nam’s annual rice export value, said President of the Việt Nam...
Cement industry is seeing signs of recovery this year after two years of glut caused by oversupply and weak domestic demand, driven by hastened public investment in infrastructure development and lower input costs.