Product traceability is increasingly becoming a strategic safeguard for Vietnamese goods as global trade barriers shift towards stricter controls on origin, digital standards and supply-chain responsibility.

The Swiss-funded Trade Policy and Export Promotion (SwissTrade) Project has supported hundreds of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in improving competitiveness and joining global value chains through innovative export promotion initiatives.

The Vietnam Export Promotion Forum 2025, scheduled for November 26 in Hanoi, will be hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to provide strategic directions for exporters as they navigate a rapidly changing global landscape.

Vietnam’s exports continued to expand strongly, rising more than 16% year-on-year to around US$368 billion by mid-October, narrowing the gap with last year’s total of over US$405 billion, according to Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Durian harvests in the Central Highlands have driven a sharp rebound in fruit-and-vegetable exports in recent months, putting the sector on track to reach a record US$8 billion for 2025, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VINAFRUIT).

Vietnam’s pepper export earnings exceeded US$1.26 billion in the first nine months of 2025, surging by 27.6% year-on-year, signaling a clear recovery in the international market, the Vietnam Pepper and Spices Association (VPSA) has reported.

To sustain export momentum and reach the annual target soon, businesses and competent authorities are urged to capitalise on the advantages of free trade agreements, expand markets, accelerate green and digital transformation in production, and enhance resilience against global volatility.

The AVAC Vietnam JSC exported its second batch of African swine fever (ASF) vaccine, AVAC ASF LIVE, comprising 340,000 doses, to the Philippines on September 8.

VOV.VN - Rising uncertainty around US trade policies is emerging as a significant challenge for many economies, including Vietnam, prompting local businesses to adopt long-term, strategic adjustments to preserve their competitive advantage and deepen integration into global supply chains.

Vietnam exported nearly 5.9 million tonnes of rice worth over US$3 billion as of August 15, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).