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Việt Nam has emerged as the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) key export market in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as the East Asian country seeks to diversify trade and reduce its reliance on the US and China amid global volatility.

For years, Việt Nam’s electronics enterprises have joined global supply chains mainly through cost advantages and order-fulfilment capacity. However, this model is now under mounting pressure as major markets tighten environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements.

Last year, Bắc Ninh attracted around US$20 billion in total investment capital, with FDI reaching $5.73 billion.

Following two sharply declining sessions, investor sentiment remains cautious, with buying activity almost entirely absent.

To further expand the presence of Vietnamese goods in new and promising markets, businesses will need to take a more proactive approach by joining reputable trade promotion activities to strengthen brand visibility.

JETRO’s 2025 Survey on the Business Conditions of Japanese Companies Investing Overseas shows that 67.5 per cent of Japanese firms in Việt Nam expect to be profitable this year, up 3.4 percentage points from 2024 and the highest level since 2009.

The city covers a natural area of more than 6,360 square kilometres and has a population of over 4.2 million.

As the country identified breakthroughs in science – technology and innovation as a key driver of national progress, the mastery and adoption of biometric technologies must go hand in hand with safeguarding public trust and data security.

The decree outlines how greenhouse gas emission quotas and carbon credits will be registered, transferred, custodied and traded, marking a key step from planning to implementation under the country’s broader climate strategy. 

As more young professionals and families explore new destinations and digital lifestyles, expectations for seamless, secure payments continue to rise.