October 26, 2025
US—Vietnam trade agreement framework announced via joint statement
The United States and Vietnam have agreed on a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade to deepen their bilateral economic relationship, the two countries have said in a statement.
Netherlands buys US$1.14 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 4.87 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to the Netherlands reached US$1.14 billion in September 2025, down 4.87 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Italy ships US$148.56 million of goods to Vietnam in September, down 5.96 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Italy totalled US$148.56 million in September 2025, down 5.96 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Headlines Today, Business & Economy, 26 October 2025
Vietnam news today with a focus on business and the economy in short, sharp summaries with a Western perspective, without the propaganda.
Chemicals imports into Vietnam, up 2.5 percent in September, China and Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of chemicals rose slightly in September 2025, reaching US$653.88 million, up 2.5 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam up 14.94 percent in September 2025, Cambodia and Italy top buyers
Vietnam’s iron and steel exports reached US$496.95 million in September 2025, up 14.94 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports climbed to US$5.17 billion.
In today’s news: Grab response proposed industrial action, Vingroup founder + wife LP Bank ownership, Mortgage rates under pressure, New chemical plant HCMC, Russia
In today’s news: HCMC data centre land lease, Russia-Vietnam strategic oil reserves chats, AI slop factory Hanoi, Government bond auction results, F&B industry revenue
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