According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s semiannual report, released in November 2024, Vietnam was named in the Monitoring List along with China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore, and Germany.
Persistent violations of The Republic of Korea food safety regulations threaten Vietnam's growing agricultural trade; exporters urged to adopt stricter standards.
Despite global trade challenges, Vietnam's economy shows signs of recovery, although experts offer slightly varying forecasts for its 2024 growth trajectory.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade rapidly revises its 2024 electricity supply plan as a strong economic upswing and heatwaves drive a spike in power consumption.