Viet Nam’s merchandise export and import value in the first 11 months of 2025 reached a record high of nearly 840 billion USD, with a trade surplus at 20.5 billion USD.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with Da Nang, held a conference on December 5 to review industry and trade development in the Central–Central Highlands region.

More than a year after upgrading their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024, Viet Nam and Australia have seen robust, wide-ranging progress across economic, trade, education, defence, security, digital transformation and sustainable development cooperation.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu have discussed ways to boost economic, trade, and investment cooperation, as well as coordination in the ASEAN–Canada relations, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on October 26 had a working session with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jacob Helberg on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The leaders of Western Australia have expressed appreciation for and commitment to strengthening cooperation with Viet Nam, highlighting shared opportunities in trade, education, tourism, and energy.

The ongoing visit to Mongolia by Sen. Lieut. Gen. Tran Quang Phuong, member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA), is expected to give new momentum to the Viet Nam-Mongolia Comprehensive Partnership and make bilateral ties deeper and more substantive.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on September 25 held a ceremony celebrating the 76th National Day of China (October 1, 1949 – 2025).

The Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee's Commission for Propaganda and Training held a seminar in Vientiane on August 27 to mark the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam’s August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), underscoring the close bond between the two countries.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico and Panama Nguyen Van Hai on August 20 presented his credentials to Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero, who expressed his belief that bilateral ties will continue to expand, especially in trade, logistics, maritime affairs, and cooperation at international forums.

Party General Secretary To Lam’s upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) is expected to mark a new milestone in the bilateral relationship, creating fresh momentum for trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

The Agency of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on August 1 launched a series of events to honour enterprises that have made significant contributions to Viet Nam’s export growth, and to promote and enhance the visibility of Vietnamese exporters.

Viet Nam’s passport has climbed seven places to rank 84th out of 199 countries and territories in the Henley Passport Index for third quarter of 2025, up from 91st earlier this year and 87th in 2024.

A business networking event connecting domestic enterprises in Quang Tri with international partners from strategic markets, including Thailand, Japan, China, and Laos, was opened in the central province on July 10.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Ha Noi on 28 June to continue reviewing and resolving US concerns regarding trade and tariffs.

Vietnamese goods are gaining international attention at the 56th Algiers International Fair (FIA 2025), held from June 23–28 in Algeria's capital.

The China – Viet Nam relationship is currently at its best ever, marked by strong political trust, robust economic and trade cooperation, and increasingly deep strategic connection, according to a Chinese scholar.

Within the framework of negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement between Viet Nam and the US, Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, head of the Vietnamese Government’s negotiation team, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, head of the US Government's negotiation team, held a ministerial-level meeting on June 4 in Paris, France.

Expressing his delight at new developments in the relations between Viet Nam and Bulgaria, President Rumen Radev said he hopes trade between the two countries will continue to grow.

The 32nd Vietnam International Exhibition (Vietnam Expo) will take place in Hanoi from April 5-8 with the participation of more than 500 domestic and foreign enterprieses, the event’s organisers have announced.