Vietnam’s Green Packaging Sector Poised for a Breakthrough Vietnam is emerging as a rising powerhouse in the green packaging industry, driven by strong environmental policies, global demand, and growing consumer awareness. As sustainability takes center stage in global trade and production, Vietnam’s packaging industry is positioned for unprecedented growth. Vietnam’s paper packaging market reached $2.6 billion in 2024, and…
How robots are revolutionising packaging lines The packaging industry is undergoing a significant transformation as robots become increasingly integrated into production lines. These advanced machines are not only boosting efficiency but also improving accuracy and safety across packaging operations. The rise of robotic automation is reshaping how manufacturers approach their packaging processes, offering solutions to long-standing challenges while enabling…
Tariff Shock: Packaging Industry Pushes Back Against 50% Steel and Aluminum Hike U.S. packaging manufacturers and metals industry leaders are sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump’s newly announced plan to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, set to take effect this Wednesday. While the move aims to bolster domestic metal producers, trade groups…
Vietnam International Paper and Packaging Exhibition 2025 (VPPE 2025) Set to Open The Vietnam International Paper and Packaging Exhibition 2025 (VPPE 2025) will take place from May 7 to May 9, 2025, at the WTC Expo International Exhibition Center, located at A19 Hung Vuong Street, Hoa Phu Ward, Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province. The event is organized…
Vietnam Set to Host Leading Food, Beverage, and Packaging Exhibition in August 1. Vietnam Set to Host Leading Food, Beverage, and Packaging Exhibition in August The Vietfood & Beverage – Propack 2025 exhibition, one of the premier trade events in the food, beverage, and packaging industries, will take place from August 7-9, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention…
ECONOMIC SPOTLIGHT: Vietnam’s Paper Packaging Industry Faces Challenges from Potential U.S. Tariffs As former U.S. President Donald Trump returns to the political stage with proposals to reimpose trade tariffs if re-elected, concerns are rising within Vietnam’s business community—particularly in the paper packaging industry. Changes in U.S. trade policy could trigger ripple effects across this growing sector, which relies heavily…
More U.S. States Move to Ban Styrofoam to Tackle Pollution and Health Risks As part of a growing national movement to combat plastic pollution, several states across the United States have enacted or are preparing to implement bans on polystyrene foam products, commonly referred to as Styrofoam. These efforts are gaining momentum amid increasing concerns about environmental damage and…
U.S. tariffs – The storm isn’t over: Which Vietnamese industries will be hit the hardest? Although former President Donald Trump’s proposed 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods has been temporarily postponed, the risk hasn’t gone away. Over the next 90 days, this policy could be reactivated—and if it is, several of Vietnam’s key export industries may face severe consequences. Over…
New Regulations on Recycling Rates and Mandatory Recycling Standards for Producers and Importers The government has introduced significant amendments to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, requiring producers and importers to comply with revised recycling rates and mandatory recycling standards. These changes, outlined in Decree 05/2025/NĐ-CP, modify and supplement several provisions of Decree 08/2022/NĐ-CP, which details aspects of the…
Producers and Importers Must Pay Recycling Support Fee by April 20 Producers and importers in Vietnam must fulfill their financial obligations for recycling by April 20 each year, either by self-recycling or contributing to the Vietnam Environmental Protection Fund (VEPF). Before that, they are required to declare their financial contributions by March 31. Producers and importers in Vietnam…
