The third quarter of 2025 marked a series of important developments in Latin America, particularly within MERCOSUR, with effects that extend not only within the bloc itself but also to external partners, including Viet Nam. At the institutional level, MERCOSUR’s signing of an FTA with EFTA has created a new benchmark for cooperation on trade and...
On the morning of September 5, in Ho Chi Minh City, a thematic workshop titled “Green Logistics – A Sustainable Development Trend for Vietnamese Export Enterprises” took place.
Viet Nam’s network of Trade Offices abroad is increasingly asserting its role as a strategic bridge, helping domestic enterprises access international buyers, expand markets and integrate more deeply into global supply chains.
From 8 to 10 September 2025, in Geneva (Switzerland), the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Viet Nam held the 17th round of negotiations on the EFTA–Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (VEFTA), in a context where both sides consider this a pivotal phase on the way towards conclusion. The working atmosphere was reported as urgent, substantive...
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced that in early September, major corporations from Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Taiwan will travel to Viet Nam to seek high-quality suppliers.
Hundreds of major Chinese corporations and distribution enterprises are set to converge at the Viet Nam International Sourcing 2025 (VIS 2025) exhibition. The event represents a golden opportunity for Vietnamese suppliers, as industry giants from dynamic consumer hubs such as Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Taiwan—along with key border regions—are...
Numerous leading Chinese enterprises and fruit retail systems are expected to arrive in Ho Chi Minh City this September to purchase durian, jackfruit, coffee and other key agricultural products. According to the Department of Foreign Market Development (Ministry of Industry and Trade), the Chinese companies confirming their participation in the...
Several leading retail and distribution groups from the Middle East are preparing to travel to Viet Nam to attend Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 (VIS 2025), taking place from 4–6 September in Ho Chi Minh City, with the aim of directly sourcing high-quality products for supply chains in one of the world’s most dynamic consumer markets.
The participation of over 300 buying delegations is the result of efforts by more than 60 Viet Nam Trade Offices worldwide, carried out under a comprehensive campaign to help domestic enterprises diversify export markets—especially in high-potential emerging regions such as the Middle East and Africa. It is a source of pride, but also a matter...
What types of products are Middle Eastern buyers looking for?Statistics show that the Middle East is currently one of the world’s most dynamic import markets, with total annual import value estimated at more than USD 1.2 trillion. The region has a population of over 400 million, high per-capita income and a large, young demographic—factors...
