Vietnam the world’s second-largest shoe exporter

Vietnam ranked second in the world, just after China, in footwear exports, with 1.5 billion pairs shipped overseas and a presence in 150 markets in 2022. Footwear exports last year brought in over 20.2 billion USD, marking the 26th consecutive year, since 1998, that footwear exports have been in the billion-dollar category.
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Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Nickel James Stafford speaks at the meeting with Can Tho city on November 17, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Can Tho looks to broaden cooperation projects with Canada

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee, expressed appreciation for Canada’s support through the UN Development Programme (UNDP), which has funded the smart climate-resilient coastal community project.

An aerial view of part of Bac Ninh province (Photo published by VNA)

Bac Ninh maps long-term plan to become centrally governed city

Bac Ninh aims to become a major regional hub for high-tech industry, processing and manufacturing, and supporting industries, forming a fully developed industrial ecosystem that serves as a growth engine for both the northern region and Vietnam.

The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) exchange their MoU on cooperation at the meetings. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Japan expand cooperation in clean energy transition

To promote energy transition towards Vietnam’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the AZEC/GX Promotion Working Team was established within the AZEC initiative to strengthen cooperation in developing the investment environment and human resources.

Delegates at the signing ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Long An International Port and Japan’s Port of Kobe establish strategic partnership

The establishment of the strategic partnership with the Port of Kobe is expected to open new prospects for cooperation, reflecting the determination of local authorities and enterprises to boost trade, strengthen connectivity, and enhance modern, sustainable domestic industrial capacity, thereby improving supply capability and supporting deeper participation in regional value chains.

Famers harvest coffee. (Photo: VNA)

Forum seeks solutions to build brand for Vietnamese Robusta coffee

VICOFA Vice Chairman Thai Nhu Hiep stated that Vietnam is already the world’s largest producer and exporter of Robusta coffee, with an annual output exceeding 1.8 million tonnes. Vietnamese Robusta coffee has several advantages, including favourable natural conditions and large, concentrated growing areas, which provide a stable supply.

An electric vehicle charging station in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

Automakers race toward fierce competition as sector shifts gears

According to the latest figures from the Department of Customs, Vietnam imported 16,343 cars in October. Although this represents a 5.5% drop from the previous month, total imports over the first ten months reached 171,364 units, up 20% year on year. Import turnover neared 4 billion USD, the highest level in the past three years.

The year 2025 has seen the coffee industry form an ecosystem of responsible production, stretching from raw-material regions to processing stages, helping lay the foundation for sustainable growth in the years ahead. (Photo: VNA)

Coffee exports likely to exceed 8 billion USD this year

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment reported that Vietnam sold 1.3 million tonnes of coffee overseas for 7.41 billion USD between January and October, up 61.8% year-on-year and marking the highest annual value increase to date. The average export price reached 5,653 USD per tonne, a surge of 42.5% from the same period last year. Several markets posted outstanding growth, particularly Mexico, where export value jumped by 34.7 times.