According to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), the country exported 19,430 tonnes of pepper in October, including 16,464 tonnes of black and 2,966 tonnes of white pepper, with a total value of 129.5 million USD.

The wood industry is recommended to diversify its markets, targeting Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada, the Middle East, and China to offset declines in the U.S. market...

Businesses in the sector are facing mounting challenges - from high capital and logistics costs to growing pressure to green their operations and navigate shifting trade policies.

The US Supreme Court's tough questioning of President Donald Trump's global tariffs fueled increased speculation that they will be struck down, but raised the specter of additional chaos as he is widely expected to shift to other trade tactics in the wake of an adverse ruling.

China will temporarily suspend additional tariffs on some imported goods from the US from 13:01 on November 10 according to the results of bilateral economic consultations.

Switzerland's efforts to secure more lucrative trade relations with the US continue.

The fact that Viet Nam and the US have reached an agreement on the framework of a reciprocal, fair and balanced trade agreement has opened up great expectations for the tuna export industry.

Traders said on November 6 that China had ordered two shipments of US wheat following last week's meeting between the two countries' leaders.

Import prices for raw cashew nuts are rising significantly faster than export prices for cashew kernels, which is causing considerable problems for processors in Viet Nam. Côte d'Ivoire has increased its shipments to the EU by almost a third.

Experts believe that amid global trade shifts, including changes in trade defence measures and reciprocal tax policies, meeting origin rules under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) could be a crucial support for Vietnamese exports.