The World Trade Organisation (WTO) committees on trade defence held a series of meetings from April 28 to May 1, the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, the WTO, and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland, announced on May 6.

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992, Vietnam and Azerbaijan have witnessed increasingly positive developments in their bilateral relations, with economic and trade cooperation emerging as a highlight.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 6 chaired a meeting between permanent cabinet members and leaders of ministries and sectors to assess the current trade situation in the new context and negotiations for balanced and sustainable trade ties with the US.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is ready to engage with Australia on a bilateral trade and investment agreement to help the two countries soon achieve the target of raising bilateral trade turnover to US$20 billion.

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 agricultural, forestry and fisheries sector posted US$5.18 billion trade surplus in the first four months of 2025, a year‑on‑year drop of 4.1%, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) announced on May 5.

Vietnam and Kazakhstan are forging a partnership to serve as mutual gateways to broader markets, with Vietnam eyeing Central Asia and Eastern Europe and Kazakhstan seeking deeper inroads into ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific.

VOV.VN - Both nations have agreed to push for the signing of relevant economic and trade agreements, facilitate market access for key export products, promote supply chain diversification, and strive to raise two-way trade to US$1 billion while expanding mutual investment.

VOV.VN - Amid pressure from the US reciprocal tax policy, Vietnamese textile enterprises are carrying out various solutions to maintain growth momentum and enhance their position in the global supply chain.

Representatives of Vietnam's trade offices abroad have highlighted opportunities and give recommendations for Vietnamese businesses to navigate tariff-related challenges and promote exports.