Despite global economic uncertainties, Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports are set to hit a record of nearly US$70 billion in 2025, highlighting a decisive shift from volume-based growth to value-driven, higher-quality, and more resilient production across key export sectors.

VOV.VN - Exports of machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts continued to post solid growth in 2025, officially overtaking mobile phones to become Vietnam’s second-largest export group, behind computers, electronics and components.

VOV.VN - Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) has recently upgraded its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.7%, citing the country’s robust export performance, resilient manufacturing activity and sustained foreign investment inflows.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports set a new record in 2025, driven by a strong recovery in the Chinese market, while packaging upgrades are emerging as a critical factor in raising value and ensuring sustainable growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total import-export turnover in 2025 is expected to reach a record US$920 billion, propelling the country into the top 15 global trading economies and second in ASEAN, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

As the global economy faces growing uncertainty, including geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and rising trade protectionism, diversifying export markets has become an urgent priority for Vietnamese businesses.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Singapore posted a record level of bilateral trade in the first 11 months of 2025, with total turnover reaching nearly SGD36 billion, driven largely by strong re-exports through Singapore, official data shows.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s crab exports are expected to maintain growth in 2026, as the United States temporarily suspends its import ban, giving exporters time to standardise compliance documentation under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s textile and garment exports are estimated to reach US$46 billion in 2025, up 5.6% year on year, helping the country maintain its position among the world’s top three textile and garment exporters, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

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.