Representatives of Austrian agencies and localities have affirmed that Vietnam is among Austria's top important partners in Asia during their working sessions with a delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

The Department of Customs reported that state budget revenues from import-export activities in the first five months of 2025 reached VND182.51 trillion (US$6.99 billion), equivalent to 44.4% of the assigned estimate and increasing 9.2% year-on-year.

The European Union (EU) has announced plans to dispatch an inspection delegation to Vietnam in mid-June to assess the country's pesticide control measures in key agricultural export products, including durian, dragon fruit and chilli.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has called for clearer regulations on import tax for goods traded via e-commerce.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is currently soliciting public feedback on a draft circular regulating import tariff quotas for dried tobacco leaves and rice originating from Cambodia for the 2025–26 period.

VOV.VN - Mexico surpassed China to become Vietnam’s ninth largest coffee export market during the first four months of 2025, according to Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has maintained its trade surplus streak as seen in previous months, with exports outpacing imports by US$3.79 billion during the January - April period, less than half the amount recorded in the same period last year.

The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) has lifted a suspension on Vietnamese tilapia fish imports.

The Vietnamese Government has reduced the preferential import tariff on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from 5% to 2% under Decree No. 73/2025/ND-CP, issued on March 31. The move marks a key step in accelerating the country’s shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into certain carbon and alloy steel wire products imported from several countries, including Vietnam.