VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total import-export turnover in 2025 reached a record high of US$930.05 billion, up 18.2% year on year, with a trade surplus of US$20.03 billion, according to the National Statistics Office (GSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is set to mark a milestone of special significance, ushering the country into a new stage of “strategic breakthrough” development, with science – technology, innovation, and institutional reform playing a pivotal role, according to a Chinese professor.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exports confronted 21 new foreign trade defense investigations in 2025 from 11 overseas markets, reflecting growing scrutiny as the country’s manufacturing and export capacity continues to expand, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy grew 8.02% in 2025, marking the second-highest annual growth rate since 2011, driven primarily by strong performance in the services sector and industrial production, according to official data released on January 5.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on January 5 marked the opening of its first stock trading session of 2026 with a gong-ringing ceremony at the Hanoi Stock Exchange, pledging to develop a transparent, resilient and sustainable capital market to support long-term economic growth.

Cross-border freight trains departing from China’ Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to Vietnam carried a record of 37,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, surging 86% from a year earlier.

After two years of record net selling, foreign capital flows in Vietnam’s stock market are expected to gradually reverse in 2026, supported by a more stable exchange rate, improving macroeconomic conditions, and growing expectations of a market upgrade.

Canada has continued to stand out as a bright spot for Vietnam’s textile and garment exports despite ongoing tariff challenges, with growth estimated at around 10% in 2025 to over US$1.3 billion, mostly thanks to advantages from the CPTPP, strong product quality, and Canada’s push to diversify supply sources.

VOV.VN - Hanoi recorded a strong inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, marked by large-scale capital adjustments and accelerated disbursement in the final months of the year, showing the appeal of its investment environment and ongoing administrative reforms.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector closed 2025 on a firm footing, with the Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) easing slightly to 53.0 in December from 53.8 in November but remaining comfortably above the 50.0 no-change mark, signalling a solid monthly improvement in overall sector health.

Cumulative state budget revenue in Ho Chi Minh City reached VND800.04 trillion (US$30.42 billion) as of December 31, up 19.1% from the government’s target and 14.7% above that set by the municipal People’s Council.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s seafood exports hit more than US$11.3 billion, marking a 13% increase from 2024, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

In the early days of 2026, the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in Lang Son province has come alive from early mornings with a steady stream of domestic and international tourists completing entry and exit procedures.

Toyota Motor Vietnam sold 1,082 hybrid vehicles in December 2025, pushing full-year hybrid deliveries to 8,474 units, a 58% increase from 2024, signaling growing preference among Vietnamese buyers for fuel-efficient models that maintain practical performance.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s dragon fruit exports have dropped to their lowest level in more than a decade, reflecting weakening demand and intensifying competition in global markets.

Placing Vietnamese products on supermarket shelves overseas has moved beyond traditional trade promotion to become a key element in restructuring production and exports, with the aim of raising product value and strengthening the national brand in global distribution networks.

VOV.VN - Shifts in global supply chains and the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects at home are creating new opportunities for Vietnamese industrial enterprises to engage in key national projects.

VOV.VN - Busy clearance operations from the first day of 2026 at major border gates have signalled a positive start for Vietnam’s import-export sector.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s chili exports reached nearly US$$102 million in the first 11 months of 2025, up 20% from the same period last year, positioning the spicy item as the top performer in the country’s vegetable exports, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The National Assembly’s adoption of Resolution No. 260/2025/QH amending and supplementing a number of articles of Resolution 98/2023/QH15 on piloting special mechanisms and policies for Ho Chi Minh City’s development, is expected to create new drivers for growth.

VOV.VN - US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation adjusting import tariffs on timber, lumber, and derivative wood products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s domestic production and consumption recorded notable gains in 2025, supported by a series of large-scale trade promotion events that helped diversify marketing channels and strengthen the economy’s resilience.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam enters 2026, a pivotal year marking the start of a new growth cycle, the economy is poised for acceleration on the back of a stabilised foundation built during 2021–2025, while also facing growing challenges that will require decisive policy action and a focus on improving growth quality.

VOV.VN - Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) has announced changes to its senior leadership effective from January 2026, marking the first time the company has appointed a Vietnamese national as chairman.

Vietnam's automobile sector underwent a key shift in 2025, with recovering consumer spending, robust electric vehicle (EV) demand and surging imports, especially from China, reshaping the industry.

Vietnam achieved a top-tier global ranking in operational efficiency, placing 16th among 101 economies with a score of 70.44 points in the World Bank's Business Ready 2025 report released on December 30, though challenges remain in other assessment areas.

VOV.VN - Amid ongoing disruptions to global supply chains caused by geopolitical conflicts, economic fluctuations and rising protectionism, Vietnam is increasingly being seen as a stable and reliable destination for companies restructuring their supply chains.

Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty provided a detailed analysis of Vietnam’s economic performance in 2025 and its 2026 prospects in an interview recently granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

Achieving double-digit economic growth in 2026 will hinge on pooling and deploying investment resources, with public funds playing a pivotal role, according to experts.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Tra fish (pangasius) exports surpassed US$2.1 billion in 2025, up 8.7% year on year, reaching the US$2 billion mark after 11 months.