VOV.VN - Vietnam and the United States have completed five rounds of negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement and are expected to hold another round next week, a senior Vietnamese trade official said on January 29.

Tilapia exports to the US surged by 173% in 2025, as two major suppliers of the food, including China and Brazil, faced high tariffs, altering the supply landscape in this market.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a new decision assigning lead responsibilities to key ministries to drive the UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) forward.

VOV.VN - Despite a turbulent year, Vietnam recorded annual growth of up to 8% in 2025, in line with HSBC expectations, emerging as Asia’s fastest-growing economy, according to the bank’s latest “Vietnam at a Glance” report.

VOV.VN - The United States’ exemption from reciprocal tariffs on a wide range of spices gives Vietnamese exporters a stronger competitive edge over suppliers previously not covered by such preferences, while also lowering import costs for US distributors.

VOV.VN - US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation adjusting import tariffs on timber, lumber, and derivative wood products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh, in a recent interview with local television channel Elbilad, discussed stronger bilateral relations following the elevation to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit in November.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exports of hard empty capsules could face US anti-dumping and countervailing duties from early 2026 after the US Department of Commerce (DOC) issued its final determinations in a trade remedy investigation, said the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).

VOV.VN - Despite reciprocal tariffs imposed on Vietnam’s wood product exports in 2025, enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City have continued to record growth and prepare production and business plans for 2026.

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).