Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and the US reached US$122.4 billion during the 11-month period, exceeding last year’s figure of US$111 billion, according to information released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam's seafood industry is on a roll, with export momentum propelling it toward the 10 billion USD target for 2024, laying robust groundwork for 2025.

On December 4, 2024, the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) issued notification regarding the imposition of provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of “Textured Tempered Coated and Uncoated Glass.” These goods, classified under specific tariff headings, are primarily originating from or exported by China and Vietnam.

According to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Việt Nam has advanced significantly in import-export rankings and now stands second in ASEAN, trailing only Singapore.

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports are projected to reach 6.6 billion USD by the end of November, fulfilling the annual target of 6-6.6 billion USD, one month ahead of schedule.

India has pitched for fast-tracking negotiations in the WTO on special safeguard mechanism (SSM), which would allow developing countries to temporarily raise tariffs on agricultural imports in response to import surges or price drops, an official said. The country flagged the issues during a meeting of a committee on agriculture issues in Geneva on December 4.

Vietnamese businesses must update and meet China's increasingly stringent food safety requirements.

The General Department of Vietnam Customs has issued new directives to enhance the management of imported goods transacted through e-commerce platforms, addressing ambiguities and ensuring consistent enforcement across provincial and municipal customs departments.