Outbound shipments of the materials used in electric vehicles, weapons and high-tech manufacturing dropped to 6,173 tons, the lowest level since June, according to customs data released on Tuesday (Nov 18).

China made its biggest daily purchase of American soybeans in two years, in a move that ends a temporary pause and appears to signal a commitment to a trade truce reached late last month.

The administration of US President Donald Trump has decided to remove tariffs on most imported coffee beans, benefiting roasters and importers in the US.

Despite a 19-percent United States (US) tariff on Philippine goods, over $1-billion worth of agricultural export products have been granted exemptions, giving a much-needed boost to local farmers.

There is new evidence of global pain stemming from President Trump's trade policy, which single-handedly scrambled the world economy.

The entire agricultural sector has the opportunity to reach a record export value of 70 billion USD this year when each month in the last 3 months of the year is expected to reach 5.5 - 6 billion USD.

The Vietnam Coffee – Cocoa Association (Vicofa) has expressed confidence that coffee export revenue could surpass US$8 billion in 2025, far earlier than the original target of 2030.

The items exempt from reciprocal tariffs include coffee and tea, tropical fruits and juices, cocoa and spices, bananas, citrus fruits, tomatoes and beef.

Pangasius exports to the CPTPP reached US$305 million in the first 10 months of this year.

Although global foreign direct investment (FDI) is entering a phase of adjustment, contracting and placing greater emphasis on quality, Việt Nam continues to benefit from the regional wave of production repositioning, attracting more than US$31.5 billion in the first 10 months of 2025.