Vietnam’s wood industry – one of the country’s export pillars with an annual export value of around USD 15 billion – is entering a new testing phase as the European Union’s Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR) will officially take effect on December 30, 2025. This is considered the most stringent barrier the Vietnamese wood...
Vietnam’s trade officials have provided important insights to help Vietnamese exporters better understand the working culture and consumer potential of Muslim markets.
Speaking at the seminar “Market Diversification Strategy: From Risks to Opportunities” organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on September 5, 2025, businesses emphasized that diversifying markets and seeking new directions is essential to sustaining export growth.
As global trade continues to face complex fluctuations, Viet Nam remains steadfast in its strategy to diversify markets, products, and supply channels to safeguard and enhance its position in the international economic landscape. One of the key instruments supporting this strategic direction is the annual “Viet Nam International Sourcing”...
The United States’ decision to initiate an investigation and impose tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1974 on imports of wood and wood products marks an important turning point in the way it deploys trade defence instruments. Whereas in the past, Section 232 was primarily associated with steel, aluminium and a few sectors...
The participation of H&M Group at Viet Nam International Sourcing 2025 marks a significant milestone, signalling the growing appeal of Việt Nam as a strategic sourcing destination for global retailers—particularly those from Northern Europe with strong commitments to sustainability, transparency, and responsible supply chains.
Experts from Vietnam and abroad believe the country is entering a pivotal moment to break into the multi-trillion-dollar Halal industry. However, the standardization of certification, the completion of a legal framework, and the development of specialized human resources will be decisive if Vietnam aims to seize this “golden passport.”
On 4 September 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, the opening ceremony of the Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo 2025 (ITE HCMC 2025) took place alongside the series of events “Connecting International Supply Chains – Viet Nam International Sourcing 2025” and the Export Forum 2025. With a scale significantly expanded compared with previous...
Amid global pressures, Vietnam’s exports require new strategies to maintain stable growth, ensure sustainable development, and reduce dependence on traditional markets.
On the afternoon of September 4, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, co-hosted the Export Forum 2025 themed “Connecting Global Supply Chains.”Speaking at the forum, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade stated that 2024 and the early months of 2025 have been a period of...
