The most significant impact on Viet Nam's rice exports comes from the Philippines, which accounts for nearly 40% of Viet Nam's rice exports.

China's trade surplus topped $1 trillion for the first time as manufacturers seeking to avoid President Donald Trump's tariffs shipped more to non-U.S. markets in November, with exports to Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia surging.

The past 11 months saw Viet Nam earn more than US$4.3 billion from shrimp exports, representing a year-on-year increase of 21%, according to the Viet Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Benefiting from tariff advantages under various free trade agreements, imported fruits from the United States, Australia, and New Zealand are pouring into Viet Nam, making the market more vibrant but also increasing competitive pressure on domestic fruit products.

Vietnamese rice exported to Japan currently faces a 400% tariff and numerous stringent technical barriers.

"Greening" production is a solution for Vietnamese textile and garment businesses to improve quality and competitiveness in order to sustainably "conquer" the European market.

Instead of sticking to traditional free trade, Brussels is seen as increasingly adopting unilateral and protectionist measures.

On July 16, 2023, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed a treaty to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) - marking the UK as the first new member of the CPTPP since its establishment in 2018 and paving the way for consideration of additional members.

The VIFTA Agreement opens up a golden opportunity for Vietnamese goods to conquer Israel and elite Middle Eastern markets.

Exports to CPTPP markets, mainland China, Hong Kong (China), the EU, and Brazil increased strongly, while the US market saw a slight decline of nearly 5%.