2025 – Export weakness, domestic demand as the main driver. Rubber exports declined for the third consecutive year and continued losing share in key markets amid rising competition; growth in ASEAN was largely volume-driven with thin margins.

Exports reached USD 76.4bn (+18.3% YoY), while imports grew faster (+26.3% YoY), reflecting rising demand for inputs in the new production cycle. Investment remained a key driver, with public investment disbursement and FDI maintaining growth.

Amid mounting logistics cost pressures, many exporters are being forced to stretch their capacity to maintain orders and remain competitive in international markets. Mr. Ta Quang Huyen, CEO of Hoang Son 1 JSC, noted that Vietnam is currently exporting large volumes of cashew nuts to Jordan, Israel, and Türkiye, primarily via the Suez–Red Sea corridor—one of the most critical maritime routes linking Asia and Europe. Should risks along this route escalate, vessels may be rerout

The recent approval of several next-generation digital asset exchanges—after passing stringent licensing and evaluation processes—is not merely an administrative milestone. It marks the beginning of a new era of transparent competition

Amid a volatile global landscape marked by escalating geopolitical conflicts, nuclear energy is increasingly seen as a strategic solution to reduce dependence on fossil fuels

Following the administrative consolidation, Phu Tho Province has planned 58 industrial parks (IPs) covering a total area of more than 14,055 hectares. This represents a major advantage—a substantial industrial land...

Data from car purchasing research platforms shows that EV search volumes have risen significantly in a short period of time, reflecting how sensitive the market is to energy price fluctuations. Meanwhile, global oil prices remain elevated.

Honda Vietnam (HVN) has officially announced its business results for February 2026, with both motorcycle and automobile segments recording significant declines compared with the same period last year.

According to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), global coffee exports totaled 12.6 million bags in January 2026, representing a 13.7% year-on-year increase. Cumulatively, during the first four months of the 2025–2026 coffee year (October 2025–January 2026), global coffee shipments reached 46.4 million bags, up 7.5% compared with 43.2 million bags recorded in the same period of the 2024–2025 crop year. Green coffee dominates export structure In January, green coffee

Domestic container freight rates in Vietnam are beginning to rise as multiple shipping lines have announced new pricing adjustments starting in March, with some routes recording increases of up to 25%.

( vasep.com.vn ) Rising oil prices and escalating freight costs could reshape seafood consumption patterns in the United States. Shrimp is likely to face the greatest pressure, while pangasius, surimi, and other competitively priced seafood products may be better positioned to sustain demand. Escalating tensions and conflicts in the Middle East are triggering significant volatility in global energy and transportation markets. Oil prices have surged, while shipping and marine

More than half of global LNG flows pass through strategic chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz, the Strait of Malacca, the Suez Canal, the Danish Straits, the Turkish Straits, and the Cape of Good Hope.