VOV.VN - The 15th National Assembly held the final working session of its 9th extraordinary meeting on February 19, voting on several important resolutions.

Goods valued under VND1 million (US$39.18) will no longer qualify for VAT exemption when they are imported into Vietnam via express delivery services under the Prime Minister’s recent decision.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei (China) has reported that the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has officially extended its enhanced inspection measures on fresh durians imported from Vietnam.

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.

The USD/VND exchange rate remains under pressure as ongoing trade tensions push the USD higher.

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 - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a final ruling on its review of the normal value and export price for oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from several countries, including Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).

VOV.VN - Vietnam has maintained its trade surplus momentum as seen in previous months, with exports outpacing imports by US$3.03 billion in January 2025, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO) on February 6.

VOV.VN - The export of fresh agricultural products and fruits, including durian, to China has resumed via Lang Son border gate after China introduced new regulations requiring an additional Basic Yellow 2 (BY2) certification.