VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total trade turnover reached US$63.25 billion in January 2025, with a trade surplus of US$3.13 billion, despite a decline in both exports and imports.

VOV.VN - The US decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on imported aluminum and steel is anticipated to significantly impact global trade, but Vietnam still has opportunities to sustain its exports to this major market.

Vietnam shipped US$774.3 million worth of aquatic products abroad in January, a year-on-year increase of 3.3%, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Vietnam has set an ambitious target of earning US$48 billion in export revenue for the textile and garment industry this year, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) - and industry insiders hope that sustainable fashion will help the sector achieve its goal.

VOV.VN - After remaining high for an extended period, Vietnam's 5% broken rice export price dropped to US$399 per tonne in early 2025, falling below that of regional competitors such as Thailand, India, and Pakistan, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

VOV.VN - China exceeded the United States to become Vietnam’s biggest shrimp importer in 2024 with a total value of US$843 million, up 39% year on year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

State budget revenue from import-export activities in January decreased 11.7% year-on-year to over VND27.66 trillion (over US$1 billion), the General Department of Vietnam Customs reported on February 7.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported nearly 30 million tonnes of cement and clinker products for US$1.15 billion in 2024, down 4% in volume and 14% in value compared to the previous year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 140,000 tonnes of coffee worth US$763 million in January, representing a sharp decrease of 41.1% in volume but an increase of 5% in value, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Vietnam’s pepper industry is set for an eventful year in 2025 as global production continues to decline while demand from key markets fluctuates, creating both challenges and opportunities for exporters.