Viet Nam’s furniture industry is finding new momentum in e-commerce, with some companies reaching billion-dollar revenues by shifting from contract manufacturing to original design.

Under the plan, AI clusters will be developed under a model that combines centralised physical spaces with digital network linkages.

The US has imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties of nearly 195 per cent on hardwood and decorative plywood imports from Việt Nam, among the highest tariffed in recent US’ trade remedy cases.

The European Union (EU) has recently implemented three stringent regulations affecting imports into its market, aiming to tighten environmental standards and promote sustainable development.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade predicts that many import-export sectors will be affected by the conflict in the Middle East and has issued recommendations for businesses.

According to the Hai Phong City Department of Industry and Trade, the US's consideration of adjusting and increasing the additional import tariff from 10% to 15% could directly impact export businesses in Hai Phong.

In the first two months of 2026, the total export value of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products reached approximately 11.3 billion USD, an increase of 17.1% compared to the same period in 2025.

The tea industry is under pressure to improve quality and market diversification for a strategic shift over the next five years from bulk exports to repositioning itself higher in the global value chain, experts have said.