Vietnam demonstrates resilience and emerges as key player in global trade

Vietnam is charting a resilient path through the turbulent waters of global trade with a set target of US$454 billion in exports for this year—a commendable 12% increase from the previous year.

The year 2025 began on a strong note for Vietnam, with a trade surplus of US$1.47 billion in the first two months and a total import-export turnover of $127 billion—a 12% increase year-over-year. The domestic economic sector notably grew by 32.8%, while the foreign-invested sector saw a 23.2% increase.