Vietnam's pharmaceutical imports reached nearly US$3.15 billion million in the past nine months of this year, marking an increase of 24.2% compared to the same period in 2023, according to statistics from the General Department of Customs.

The US$3.5 billion mega-port of Chancay in Peru, set to be completed this year and expected to become a key logistics hub in Latin America, will open new opportunities for Vietnam's logistics industry by enhancing maritime transport connections and facilitating trade between the two regions.

VOV.VN - As of mid-October, Vietnam’s totalimport-export turnover surpassed the US$600 billion mark, reaching US$610.56 billion, with a trade surplus of US$21.24 billion.

VOV.VN - Vietnam imports corn from five major markets, with Argentina emerging as the largest supplier, accounting for 57% of the country’s total corn imports over the past nine months, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam has initiated 29 trade defence investigations to protect its domestic market and businesses' interests, thus increasing state budget revenue by approximately VND1.5 trillion (US$60.4 million) a year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT).

VOV.VN - The import and transport of coal from Laos to Vietnam via the La Lay International Border Gate in the central province of Quang Tri has recently attracted plenty of financiers, according to the Quang Tri Department of Planning and Investment.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is now importing meat and meat products from 57 markets, with India emerging as the largest supplier, accounting for 22.5% of the country’s total meat and meat product imports over the past nine months.

Vietnam imported 1.2 million tons of hot-rolled coil steel in September, despite an ongoing anti-dumping investigation by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a decision approving a price framework for electricity imports from Laos starting from December 31, 2025.

Improving the rice quality, diversifying markets, and building a recognisable and trustworthy brand identity for Vietnamese rice are among measures for Vietnam to boost its rice exports, said Secretary of All India Spices Importers Federation (AISIF) Hiren Gandhi.