In his opening remarks, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien praised the achievements of the import-export business community, encouraging enterprises to remain flexible and innovative in production and business.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, together with representatives of relevant agencies, launch the Viet Nam Import-Export Report 2024.

He stressed the importance of effectively diversifying export markets to ensure sustainable medium- and long-term growth, while continuing to uphold national pride and strengthen Viet Nam's position in global trade.

The minister also instructed MoIT departments to work closely with business associations and enterprises to promptly address difficulties and obstacles, creating favourable conditions for production, business, and export to thrive.

Also on the same day, the MoIT launched the annual Viet Nam Import-Export Report, the ministry’s official publication providing detailed insights into trade performance by commodity group and market, utilisation of free trade agreements (FTAs), and trade management efforts.

According to the report, in 2024, Viet Nam’s import-export sector rebounded strongly, supported by a more favourable macroeconomic environment, concerted efforts by the Government, ministries, and sectors, as well as the resilience of the business community.

The total trade turnover reached 786.9 billion USD, marking a 15.5% increase over 2023. Exports stood at 405.9 billion USD, up 14.4%, while imports amounted to 381 billion USD, up 16.7%.

In the first half of 2025, total trade turnover hit 432.1 billion USD, up 16.1% year-on-year. This robust trade growth has reaffirmed its critical role in national economic development, contributing to macroeconomic stability, generating employment, and serving as a key driver of innovation and technology transfer.

“Trade Union Meal” programme - a tribute to workers

BAC NINH - Building on the success of the 2024 “Trade Union Meal” programme, this year the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour has directed all levels of trade unions nationwide to continue implementing this activity at all grassroots trade unions, from July 20 to September 2.

Trade value reaches over 470 billion USD from January to mid-July

Of the total, exports were valued at 239.19 billion USD, up 14.7% over the same period in 2024, while imports reached 231.44 billion USD, up 17.7% year-on-year.

 

Trade unions accompany workers through practical actions

With a large workforce, Bac Ninh province consistently prioritises protecting and improving the lives of labourers through concrete, practical initiatives. 

Viet Nam, UK boost economic, trade ties

The meetings of the Viet Nam–UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) and the UK–Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) Trade Committee have delivered positive outcomes, helping to strengthen bilateral economic ties, resolve trade barriers, and create a more favourable business environment for enterprises from both countries.

 

Viet Nam, Pakistan seek sustainable trade growth

Viet Nam and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to advancing new initiatives and deepening practical, sustainable trade relations at the fifth meeting of the Viet Nam-Pakistan Joint Subcommittee on Trade in Ha Noi on July 11.

 

Viet Nam–China rail freight boosts ASEAN–China trade exchange

Freight transport via Viet Nam–China cross-border trains is bustling with impressive growth figures that have further driven trade exchanges between Viet Nam and China, as well as ASEAN countries in general.