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Ministry proposes lowering tax exemption threshold to VNĐ100,000 for imports amid e-commerce boom

Ministry proposes lowering tax exemption threshold to VNĐ100,000 for imports amid e-commerce boom

The threshold for tax exemption is proposed to be lowered to VNĐ100,000 (US$3.8) in value or VNĐ10,000 in export tax payable per shipment.
January-August trade hit record of 770 billion

January-August trade hit record of $770 billion

The US was Việt Nam’s largest export market in the first eight months of 2026, with revenue of $122 billion, while China remained the country’s biggest source of imports, with turnover of $161.9 billion.
US soy eyes bigger role in food, aquaculture supply chains

US soy eyes bigger role in food, aquaculture supply chains

US soy is used directly in food products such as tofu, soy milk, soy skin and soy flour, while significant volumes are imported for use in feed for poultry, livestock and farmed seafood.
Vietnamese consumers develop taste for Australian, New Zealand fruit

Vietnamese consumers develop taste for Australian, New Zealand fruit

According to statistics from the Department of Customs, in the first six months of this year, Việt Nam imported US$102.8 million worth of fruit, vegetables and flowers from Australia, up 55.7 per cent from the same period last year. Australia''s...
HCM City prioritises logistics infrastructure to raise direct import-export throughput above 80%

HCM City prioritises logistics infrastructure to raise direct import-export throughput above 80%

With measures revolving around investment in integrated logistics infrastructure, multimodal transport expansion and digital transformation acceleration, the strategy is intended to reduce logistics costs, enhance competitiveness and support sustainable growth in external trade.
Lạng Sơn told to broaden economy through industry, tourism

Lạng Sơn told to broaden economy through industry, tourism

Despite record trade and budget revenue in the first half of 2026, Lạng Sơn remains overly dependent on border commerce and must develop higher-value industry and tourism, the Prime Minister said.
Import reduction needed to allow exports to contribute to economic growth

Import reduction needed to allow exports to contribute to economic growth

The goal in the coming period is not only to maintain export growth but, more importantly, to enhance domestic production capacity, increase the localisation rate, and transform export growth into substantial economic growth.
Vietnamese firms seek opportunities at Korea Import Expo 2026

Vietnamese firms seek opportunities at Korea Import Expo 2026

A delegation of 11 Vietnamese enterprises is participating in the 2026 Korea Import Expo being held from June 23 to 25 at in Seoul, South Korea, under a programme organised by the High-Quality Vietnamese Goods Business Association and the Business...
Việt Nam – China crossings see spike in ASEAN fresh produce

Việt Nam – China crossings see spike in ASEAN fresh produce

Since the start of the summer harvest season, China''s two major border gates with Việt Nam, Youyi Guan in Pingxiang and Beilun 2 Bridge in Dongxing, have entered their peak period for handling imports of fresh agricultural and seafood products...
Customs revenue reaches 47.7% of annual target in five months

Customs revenue reaches 47.7% of annual target in five months

Amid increasingly complex smuggling, trade fraud and illegal cross-border transport activities, the Department of Customs has strengthened inspections and issued warnings targeting high-risk commodities. 
Vietnamese food products gain prominence at RoKs leading food fair

Vietnamese food products gain prominence at RoK's leading food fair

Twenty-eight Vietnamese food companies are participating in Seoul Food 2026, the Republic of Korea''s largest annual food exhibition, held from June 9 to 12, to promote their brands and expand business partnerships in the Korean market.
Việt Nam-Singapore trade cooperation gains fresh momentum

Việt Nam-Singapore trade cooperation gains fresh momentum

Analysts noted that Việt Nam-Singapore ties are increasingly moving beyond traditional goods trade towards green growth, innovation and high-quality supply chains, laying a stronger foundation for more substantive and sustainable cooperation in the years ahead.
ILDEX Vietnam 2026 showcases livestock, agri-food innovation

ILDEX Vietnam 2026 showcases livestock, agri-food innovation

The three-day event serves as a platform for business networking, technology exchange and knowledge sharing in the livestock, aquaculture and food industries in Việt Nam and Southeast Asia.
US launches investigation into imports of Vietnamese chemical

US launches investigation into imports of Vietnamese chemical

The investigation, initiated on April 28 following a petition filed by the US-based BASF Corporation, will examine whether PTMEG imports were sold into the US at less than fair value during the period from October 1, 2025 to March 31,...
Gold borrowing proposal sparks concerns over risks, goldisation

Gold borrowing proposal sparks concerns over risks, goldisation

The proposal to allow businesses to borrow gold from the public has triggered concerns over how to effectively to unlock the vast idle assets for production while preventing risks and safeguarding system security.