Many Japanese businesses have indicated their readiness to expand their investments and operations in the next one to two years.

Agricultural trade between Viet Nam and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China) continues to grow strongly, with a turnover of 18.23 billion Yuan in 2025.

The A ustralian government has quietly imposed tariffs on some Chinese steel products, risking retaliation from the emerging superpower.

Viet Nam is entering a phase of deep integration amidst a rapidly changing global landscape driven by geopolitical competition, supply chain restructuring, and increasingly stringent green and non-tariff standards.

Viet Nam’s export–import activities are facing both heightened expectations and structural challenges as the country enters a new development phase marked by ambitious growth targets and an increasingly volatile global environment.

According to the latest figures from the Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), in January 2026, Viet Nam exported 1,014 tons of star anise, bringing in $4.2 million in revenue, with the Thai market showing a growth rate of 271%.

Viet Nam's trade surplus with the United States grew in January by nearly 30% year on year as exports climbed, while imports from China hit a new monthly high, official data released on Friday showed.

Viet Nam's exports started the new year impressively, with a strong increase in value. The US continues to be the largest market, driving acceleration in the processing and manufacturing industries.