Experts argued that stronger local demand could reduce the sector''s dependence on overseas markets and improve its resilience to global economic shocks
Durian exports reached nearly US$1.1 billion in the first six months of this year, up 32 per cent year-on-year. The industry''s strongest export season, however, is still ahead.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, as of July this year, more than 1.2 million certificates of origin (C/Os) had been issued under various FTAs, covering exports worth nearly US$100 billion, equivalent to 28 per cent of Việt...
The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers'' Index (PMI) rose to 52.9 in July from 51.8 in June, marking the 13th consecutive month that the index has remained above the 50-point threshold separating expansion from contraction.
As the export landscape has changed, businesses can no longer operate according to a fixed plan. Preparing for multiple scenarios is no longer an option, but a condition for retaining orders and market share.
The Plant Production and Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said the Indian government had approved the import of fresh durian from Việt Nam for domestic consumption.
The event attracted around 80 representatives from Chinese trade promotion organisations, industry associations, major distribution groups, retail chains, import-export enterprises, e-commerce companies, digital trade platforms and professional buyers.
China has become the main growth engine for Việt Nam''s shrimp exports, offsetting weaker sales to the US as exporters navigate trade uncertainty, high shipping costs and tougher market requirements.
Loc Troi Seeds has signed a cooperation deal with the Myanmar Rice Federation to expand exports of Vietnamese rice varieties and agricultural technology, marking a shift towards higher-value agricultural cooperation.
If the Central Highlands harvest proceeds smoothly and issues related to growing-area and packing-house codes are resolved promptly, exports could generate an additional US$2 billion in the remaining months of the year, pushing the whole-year figure beyond $4 billion.
With measures revolving around investment in integrated logistics infrastructure, multimodal transport expansion and digital transformation acceleration, the strategy is intended to reduce logistics costs, enhance competitiveness and support sustainable growth in external trade.