The UK’s exports of goods to Vietnam grew by 9.9% last year, and the country is aiming to maintain this momentum in 2025.

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will further boost trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the United Kingdom (UK), according to officials of the two countries.

VOV.VN - The past six years of implementation has seen the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) recognised as one of the agreements delivering significant benefits for Vietnamese exports to many lucrative markets.

The European-American Market Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will continue keeping a close watch on the situation and policy changes in countries in the region, while intensifying policy, market research and exploring opportunities to boost economic-trade cooperation.

Vietnam is emerging as a promising destination for Canada's manufacturing investments, particularly for those aiming to tap into the lucrative markets of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

VOV.VN - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained a positive outlook for Vietnam’s economic growth in 2025, by raising its growth forecast for the economy to 6.6%, up from the 6.2% forecast made in September.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is emerging as a potential trade partner for Mexico as the Latin American state is increasing import tariffs on countries without a free trade agreement (FTA).

Together with the UK - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will create new opportunities for companies and consumers in the UK and Vietnam, affirmed British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew.

Vietnam’s garment and textile industry needs to develop a closed-loop supply chain with a focus on obtaining self-sufficiency in raw materials in order to meet the rules of origin under the UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) for expanding exports to this market.

Ample room remain for boosting trade cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia, including the export of Vietnamese tra (pangsius) fish, as both countries strive to capitalise on regional trade agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), experts have said.