Hanoi, April 22 -- The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has issued a Directive urging stronger state management over the inspection and supervision of product origin, a move described as both timely and essential to protect the reputation of Vietnamese goods in the context that import markets are tightening rules of goods origin.

From fibers to forests: A push for traceability

As global markets demand greater transparency, the issue of product origin has taken centre stage.

In the first quarter of 2025, Vietnam faced three anti-tax evasion investigations initiated by the US and the European Union (EU), specifically concerning wood, steel, and footwear products. A common factor among the businesses under investigation is their fail...