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Logistics for cross-border e-commerce: a new gateway for Vietnamese goods to go global

Logistics for cross-border e-commerce: a new gateway for Vietnamese goods to go global

Cross-border e-commerce is not simply about listing Vietnamese products on international platforms. Behind every small order is a complex logistics chain: fulfilment, customs declaration, air or road transport, sorting, last-mile delivery, returns, tax, data and customer experience. If logistics cannot keep pace, the opportunity of digital exports will be limited at the order execution stage.

Dung Quat Enters a New EPC Execution Phase

Dung Quat Enters a New EPC Execution Phase

The EPC Contract Kick-off Meeting on August 21, 2026 moved the Dung Quat Oil Refinery Expansion and Upgrade Project from contract signing into execution. With total investment of about VND 36.397 trillion, the project requires not only engineering, procurement and construction excellence, but also transparent and disciplined coordination among BSR, the WOOD-PVE PMC consortium and the Chengda-BPE EPC consortium.

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Security Standards Unlock Semiconductor Warehousing

Security Standards Unlock Semiconductor Warehousing

Vietnam's growing semiconductor investment wave is creating major opportunities for the logistics sector, yet this market is not determined by warehouse size or rental rates alone. For wafers, chips and high-value technology equipment, asset protection, security continuity and compliance with international standards such as C-TPAT and TAPA are increasingly the conditions that place a warehouse on the shortlist of global cargo owners.

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Forced-labor tariffs: "A new gatekeeper" to the U.S. market

Forced-labor tariffs: "A new gatekeeper" to the U.S. market

On July 23, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced final action under Section 301, imposing additional tariffs on goods from 60 economies deemed not to have established or effectively enforced a ban on imports produced with forced labor.

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Dung Quat EPC: A New Growth Driver for BSR and Vietnam's Refining and Petrochemical Industry

Dung Quat EPC: A New Growth Driver for BSR and Vietnam's Refining and Petrochemical Industry

The signing and implementation of the EPC contract and the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract for the Dung Quat Refinery Upgrade and Expansion Project mark a strategic turning point for Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Company, now positioned as Vietnam Refining and Petrochemical Corporation (BSR). From the country's first oil refinery,

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ROBOTEX 2026 and Vietnam’s Factory Automation Turning Point

ROBOTEX 2026 and Vietnam’s Factory Automation Turning Point

Just a few years ago, industrial robots were still regarded as an investment reserved mainly for multinational corporations or large-scale manufacturing plants. Today, that picture is changing rapidly.

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Lights-Out Factories: Vietnam Can No Longer Delay Its Automation Decision

Lights-Out Factories: Vietnam Can No Longer Delay Its Automation Decision

Automation is no longer a story reserved for billion-dollar manufacturers. As industrial robots become cheaper and more capable, 24/7 “lights-out” production is moving from a technological symbol to a new benchmark of competitiveness. For Vietnam, the core question is no longer whether robots are coming, but where the country intends to stand in the new supply-chain order: merely as a production site, or as a place that can integrate, optimize and create higher value from automation.

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Vietnam and the endurance test of global logistics

Vietnam and the endurance test of global logistics

Vietnam is not at the epicentre of major geopolitical conflict, but it is highly exposed to the economic aftershocks of almost every major logistics disruption. With one of the highest trade-to-GDP ratios in the region, turbulence in Hormuz, Suez, the Red Sea or other strategic corridors can quickly feed into Vietnam through fuel costs, ocean freight, transit time, delivery schedules, export orders and multinational expectations. When Vietnam is placed in the context of global supply chains shif

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Humanitarian Logistics in ASEAN: Where Does Vietnam Stand in the Regional Aid Chain?

Humanitarian Logistics in ASEAN: Where Does Vietnam Stand in the Regional Aid Chain?

Every storm season, images of washed-out roads, flooded warehouses, suspended port operations and delayed relief shipments raise hard questions about the effectiveness of humanitarian logistics.

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Vietnam’s Agricultural Cold Chain: When Will We Break the Cycle of “Good Harvest, Low Prices”?

Vietnam’s Agricultural Cold Chain: When Will We Break the Cycle of “Good Harvest, Low Prices”?

In recent years, Vietnam’s agriculture has repeatedly set new export records. In 2024, exports of agriculture, forestry and fisheries are estimated at around USD 62.4–62.5 billion, confirming the country’s position in global food supply chains.

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Drone Logistics and Urban Air Mobility: A “Low-Altitude Wave” Poised to Break in Asia - Pacific

Drone Logistics and Urban Air Mobility: A “Low-Altitude Wave” Poised to Break in Asia - Pacific

While debates over slots, freighter fleets and air-cargo rates remain intense, a quieter “low-altitude wave” is forming underneath: drone logistics and urban/advanced air mobility (AAM). Recent forecasts suggest that the AAM market – including cargo drones and passenger eVTOLs – could grow from USD 11.4 billion in 2024 to nearly USD 87.8 billion by 2034, with cargo drones seen as a breakthrough segment for logistics in areas with challenging infrastructure.

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Hoang Minh Nhat JSC: A Symbiotic Logistics Model Elevating the Value of Vietnamese Rice

Hoang Minh Nhat JSC: A Symbiotic Logistics Model Elevating the Value of Vietnamese Rice

From its plant in Truong Thanh Commune, Thoi Lai District (Can Tho City), Hoang Minh Nhat Joint Stock Company (HMN) has spent nearly two decades building sustainable capabilities in rice processing and exports. The business began with an output of roughly 20,000 tons of rice per year and annual revenue of over VND 70 billion; by 2025, it is projected to reach around 180,000 tons with revenue of approximately VND 2.6 trillion - equivalent to nearly USD 100 million.

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Vietnam towards the sea: Cai Mep-Thi Vai - Opportunities & Actions

Vietnam towards the sea: Cai Mep-Thi Vai - Opportunities & Actions

On December 26, 2025, at the Tan Cang – Cai Mep port cluster, Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP), in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Logistics and Seaports Association (HLA), hosted the seminar “Vietnam Towards the Sea: Cai Mep–Thi Vai – Opportunities & Action.” The seminar brought together representatives from state management agencies, industry associations, shipping lines, and domestic and international logistics and import–export enterprises, both in person and online.

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U&I Air Freight: Solving the End-to-End Air Freight Equation

U&I Air Freight: Solving the End-to-End Air Freight Equation

In a context of rising transport costs, scarce flight slots and ever-stricter requirements on speed, safety and compliance, air freight is no longer just a story of “booking space and flying cargo”. For U&I Logistics, the air segment (U&I Air) is being positioned as a strategic pillar, where the company invests simultaneously in airline partnerships, a global agent network, capabilities to handle diverse cargo types, and comprehensive, cost-efficient door-to-door solutions.

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The New Security Net: ICS2, ACAS and the Data Stress Test for Asian Logistics Companies

The New Security Net: ICS2, ACAS and the Data Stress Test for Asian Logistics Companies

From 2024–2025, Asian logistics firms exporting to Europe and the United States not only have to worry about freight rates and aircraft slots, but also face a new generation of “security nets”: the EU’s ICS2 and the US ACAS program.

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Fulbright at 30: Homecoming… and the Next Steps Toward New Horizons

Fulbright at 30: Homecoming… and the Next Steps Toward New Horizons

Thirty years ago, in a small economics classroom tucked inside an alley on Vo Thi Sau Street (District 3, Ho Chi Minh City), a quiet opening took place. Few imagined that it would become the starting point of a community of thinkers known as Fulbright, now spread across Vietnam.

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Autonomous Trucking: From Trials to Conditional Commercial Operations

Autonomous Trucking: From Trials to Conditional Commercial Operations

From Aurora to Kodiak and newcomers like Bot Auto, 2025 marks a turning point for autonomous trucking under a “driver-out, but with conditions” model across desert and interstate corridors in the United States.

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Trade War: How Will Vietnam’s Supply Chain Be Affected?

Trade War: How Will Vietnam’s Supply Chain Be Affected?

The trade war between major economies, especially the United States and China, has had widespread effects on global supply chains, and Vietnam is no exception.

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Can Vietnam Mitigate the Impact of the Trade War?

Can Vietnam Mitigate the Impact of the Trade War?

The trade war between global powers like the United States and China is having a profound impact on global supply chains, and Vietnam is no exception. However, instead of merely facing challenges, Vietnam has the potential to find opportunities that can bolster its position in the international market.

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Driverless Technology: A New Catalyst for Transportation and Warehousing

Driverless Technology: A New Catalyst for Transportation and Warehousing

In the digital age, driverless technology is becoming a key element in reshaping the logistics industry. From autonomous vehicles and delivery drones to warehouse robots, these innovations not only boost efficiency but also pave the way for a new direction in global supply chains.

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Tariff Loophole: U.S. Businesses Leverage Foreign-Trade Zones

Tariff Loophole: U.S. Businesses Leverage Foreign-Trade Zones

As tariffs rise and global supply chains face continuous disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and protectionist trade policies, American businesses are seeking more flexible solutions to maintain their competitive edge. One effective yet underutilized tool is the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ).

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April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025: 50 Years – An Indelible Milestone In The Nation’s History

April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025: 50 Years – An Indelible Milestone In The Nation’s History

April 30, 1975, entered Vietnamese history as a resplendent landmark – the day the war against the United States for national salvation ended in complete victory, the South was liberated, and the country was reunified. Fifty years have passed, but the significance of that triumph continues to live on in the hearts of millions of Vietnamese people and international friends.

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