The enforcement of the EUDR has been postponed to December 2025 to ensure smooth and consistent compliance across global supply chains.

The proposal was made by State President Luong Cuong at 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on November 16.

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.

The northern port city posting GRDP growth of 9.77% in the first nine months of the year.

Addressing the summit, the President stresses that Vietnam’s vigorous growth will unlock new opportunities for both domestic and international enterprises across a diverse range of sectors, including commerce, industry, agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, logistics, and high-tech industries.

Under the project, key priorities include tackling pollution, improving environmental quality, and safeguarding sensitive areas to reduce negative impacts on both the environment and public health.