Vietnam-EU trade continued to grow strongly in the first seven months of 2026 despite sluggish European economic growth, but Vietnamese exporters are facing tougher requirements on the environment, quality, packaging, e-commerce and product traceability.

VOV.VN - Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay are opening new opportunities for Vietnamese exporters as demand grows for machinery, equipment, electronics, supporting industries and processed foods.

VOV.VN - The European Commission has launched its first targeted consultation to evaluate product scope under the new EU steel regulation, establishing a stricter protectionist framework that directly impacts Vietnamese steel exports.

VOV.VN - Indonesia will require mandatory Halal certification from October 17, 2026, and the new regulation presents both opportunities and challenges for Vietnamese exporters.

VOV.VN - Vietnam-Thailand trade maintained strong growth in the first four months of 2026, reaching US$8.59 billion, with Vietnamese exports to Thailand climbing to nearly US$3.76 billion thanks to rising shipments of technology products, electronics, and processed goods.

Tunisia is emerging as a dynamic market and a gateway to North Africa and the wider Arab–African region, offering significant opportunities for Vietnamese exports, particularly agricultural and industrial products, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria, which is concurrently in charge of Tunisia.

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 exports to Canada have maintained strong growth momentum, despite the Northern American country’s macroeconomic pressures, including high inflation, a weakening Canadian dollar (CAD), and a volatile labour market.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s exports to the United States reached an all-time high between January and October, exceeding US$126 billion and surpassing last year’s total turnover despite ongoing tariff pressures.

A seminar was held on October 29 to encourage Vietnamese businesses to innovate packaging, enhance competitiveness, and develop export brands in a more professional, modern, and sustainable manner.