Vietnam-Russia trade has maintained steady growth despite global challenges, creating fresh opportunities in the Eurasian market.

The Government’s proactive measures, combined with farmers’ and businesses’ responsive efforts, have laid a solid foundation for Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector to overcome challenges and aim for a US$10 billion export target.

Both countries should aim to push trade to $5 billion by improving market access.

RCEP is a free trade agreement between China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the ASEAN member states. Based on World Bank data in 2020, the 15 participating ­countries account for about 29% of the ­global population or 2.3 billion people.

September alone saw exports hitting nearly 1.29 billion USD, the highest monthly figure ever recorded.

In an era where sustainability is a global priority, Việt Nam’s plastics industry is actively transitioning through investments in recycling, bioplastics, and eco-friendly products, according to the Việt Nam Plastics Association.

International trade will no longer merely be an exchange of goods but a strategic lever enabling Vietnamese enterprises to enhance capacity, secure partnerships, and expand globally.

Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) Chairman, Mahendra Dev expects India’s economy to grow 6.5% in FY26, supported by GST reforms, higher capex, tax cuts and monetary stimulus in the second half of the year.

If the current momentum is maintained and exports are boosted in the remaining peak months, particularly during the festive season, the 4.5 billion USD goal is within reach, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh’s Sept. 23 – 26 visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) demonstrates Vietnam’s strong commitment to advancing its independent and multilateral foreign policy while consolidating its Comprehensive Partnership with the UAE.