Scheduled from February 2 to 8 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi, the National Spring Fair 2026 is expected to create vibrant trading momentum from the beginning of the year.

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.

Vietnam’s trade is poised to hit a new record this year, underscoring the country’s growing role in global market but also exposing persistent structural weaknesses that could weigh on long-term sustainability, experts said at a conference on December 16.

The rate of issuance of certificates of origin (C/O) and the level of utilisation of tariff preferences by Vietnamese enterprises have recorded positive changes after six years of implementing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Despite volatility in global trade, aquatic exports have maintained solid growth, laying the foundation for the sector to reach US$11 billion this year and expand its presence in demanding markets.

VOV.VN - Asia continues to be the largest market for Vietnam’s agricultural exports, with shipments of coffee, fruits and vegetables, cashew nuts and pepper hitting all-time highs in the January – November period this year. according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong of Vietnam and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei have committed to deepening their countries’ bilateral relationship through new strategic initiatives.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders and international organisations during the G20 Summit in South Africa.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will assume the CPTPP Chairmanship in 2026 and has identified the promotion of cooperation between the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the European Union (EU) as a key priority for its term.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s shrimp exports have achieved strong growth over the first ten months of 2025, reaching a total turnover of US$3.9 billion, up 22% year on year, reflecting robust international demand, reported the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).