Vinamilk's pavilion at a trade fair in Dubai. (Photo congthuong.vn)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese enterprises have made great efforts ineffectively using FTAs to penetrate and bring Vietnamese goods to theinternational market.
However,for sustainable development, businesses believe that it is necessary to furtherpromote trade in foreign markets in a flexible, practical and effectivemanner to widen the way for exports of Vietnamese goods.
Tosupport enterprises to overcome difficulties and restore production andbusiness, Tran Phu Lu, Deputy Director of HCM City's Investment and TradePromotion Centre (ITPC), has said that HCM City has boosted tradepromotion and investment activities to help businesses expand the domestic productconsumption market and potential foreign markets.
ExportingVietnamese goods through the distribution network of foreign retail groups in Vietnamis considered an effective and sustainable channel, which can also be called"on-the-spot export" as foreign retailers not only have systems ofmodern trade centres and supermarkets, which are continuously expanded at homeand abroad but also lead the way in converting to online shopping, according toLu.
The ITPChas coordinated with these corporations to organise conferences and seminars tocreate bridges for businesses to meet, exchange and seek new markets at homeand abroad.
Meanwhile,in foreign markets, Vietnamese trade promotion agencies and trade offices havebeen organising and promoting Vietnamese goods, connecting markets, andsupporting enterprises to increase exports.
Manydomestic and international organisations forecast that the world economy,including Vietnam, will recover and consumer demand will increase thisyear.
Thisis an opportunity for production and exports to continue to grow. To takeadvantage of this opportunity, trade promotion activities need to continue tobe renewed and digitally transformed to promote the role of a trade bridge.
ThanDuc Viet, General Director of the Garment 10 Joint Stock Company, said thattrade promotion activities needed to undergo a more robust digitaltransformation and promote e-commerce platforms to resume and develop thesupply chain after the pandemic.
NgoSy Hoai, Vice President of the Vietnam Timber and Forest Product Association,hopes that Vietnamese trade offices abroad convey the message that Vietnamis a centre for processing and exporting wood products and will develop asustainable wood industry with clean and legal raw materials./.
With tax incentives under the Vietnam-EAEU free trade agreement (FTA), Vietnamese businesses will have the opportunity to make a breakthrough to better compete when exporting agricultural and aquatic products to Russia and the EAEU.
Being flexible in accessing distribution systems, overcoming logistical difficulties and making good use of free trade agreements (FTA) are important factors for Vietnamese goods to better access the Eurasian market in the coming time, said insiders.
Vietnam’s seafood industry is projected to enjoy strong growth in the 2021-2030 period thanks to the increasing per capita seafood consumption in the world, according to a report published recently by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).
Bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements (FTAs), including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which took effect from January 1, are expected to become a new momentum promoting Vietnam's economic growth in 2022.
The two new generation free trade agreements, namely the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the European Union–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, continued to be the momentum for the increase of Vietnam's seafood exports in the first two months of 2022.
The new Government decree also simplifies loan procedures while expanding credit incentives to include organic and circular agriculture, allowing them to access preferential terms similar to those of high-tech and value-chain based agricultural production.
Developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Da Nang FTZ is designed to become a leading regional economic centre and a strategic growth pole in Vietnam’s new development landscape.
The Binh Duong Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) is expected to promote the usage of domestically manufactured components while supporting businesses in accessing international markets, strengthening linkages, and promoting deeper integration into global supply chains.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Vinamilk's pavilion at a trade fair in Dubai. (Photo congthuong.vn) 
