Vietnam spent nearly 2.6 billion USD on livestock imports in the first seven months of this year, up almost 23% compared to the same period in 2024.

While exporters in Vietnam are bracing for the impact of proposed US tariffs, many believe the situation may not be as severe as originally feared—though uncertainty remains.

Negotiations for new trade deals, including rice agreements, will be accelerated alongside efforts to fully utilise 17 existing free trade agreements to achieve an export growth target of 12 per cent this year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

US tariff exemption on packages worth $800 or less due to end this week.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed stricter rules on import of automobiles disguised as gifts in a move aiming at closing loopholes that have allowed tax avoidance.

Under the decision, HRC produced by Hòa Phát Group will not be subject to anti-dumping duties.

Decree No. 232/2025/ND-CP dated August 26, 2025 amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 24/2012/ND-CP dated April 3, 2012 of the Government on management of gold trading activities, including contents related to gold export and import.

The OECD reported on Tuesday that G20 countries’ international goods trade rose slightly in the second quarter of 2025, mainly because imports into the United States fell sharply after rising in the first quarter.