Viet Nam's rice exports have slowed down as the Philippines temporarily stopped importing, causing a sharp drop in orders. The Viet Nam Food Association called on businesses to stay calm, maintain reasonable prices, and diversify markets.

The fourth quarter of every year is always the most challenging period for export businesses. This year, however, the pressure is even greater as the global landscape continues to be shaken by unpredictable developments from tariff policies to weakening consumer demand.

The index climbed to 66.5, surpassing pre-tariffs level and reaching its highest in three years – showcasing resilience and adaptability amid global headwinds and evolving US tariff pressures.

Viet Nam’s fisheries industry is optimistic about reaching its export target of 10 billion USD in 2025, buoyed by a 15.5% rise in export revenue over the first nine months of this year.

The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture has signaled that the government will extend the ban on rice importation, originally set for September and October, until the end of this year in a surprise move that could pressure key suppliers including Việt Nam.

According to information from Viet Nam Customs, in the first 9 months of the year, frozen durian exports increased by nearly 70% in volume and nearly 130% in value compared to the same period last year.

From a developing economy, Vietnam has become a bright spot in the region thanks to its proactive, deep and comprehensive integration policy.

The rate at which Vietnamese exporters are utilising tariff incentives remains below expectations. A major reason is that many products still fail to meet the agreement’s strict rules of origin, preventing them from qualifying for preferential tariffs.

US President Donald Trump on October 14 once again criticized China, saying that the country is "intentionally" not buying US soybeans and that he is considering "retaliatory" measures.

Việt Nam and Pakistan signed a joint declaration to launch negotiations on a preferential trade agreement, marking a new milestone in economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.