The joint statement, which comes nearly a month after the trade deal was struck, is being described as a "first step" by the EU side, which hopes to secure more tariff exemptions.

Rice and seafood exports continue to play a key role, while many new markets open up opportunities for breakthroughs. The agriculture, forestry and fishery sector expects turnover to reach 70 billion USD by the end of 2025.

Neighbors weigh trade frameworks as US tariffs, China rivalry reshape global order.

The Prime Minister says there's no suggestion the US President will budge on a 15 percent trade tariff for New Zealand exports.

The two countries reaffirmed their plans to boost bilateral trade, including increasing India’s exports to Russia. The U.S. tariff threats could act as a catalyst for India to further deepen ties with Russia, an analyst said.

Though the US imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for its energy ties with Russia, it has not initiated similar actions against China, the largest buyer of Russian crude oil.

A TikTok Vietnam representative highlighted the power of social commerce, saying craft products can be sold through engaging and emotional videos, something more effective than traditional advertising.

Vietnamese businesses are eager to learn from India’s technological solutions, experience, and modern governance practices to pursue green development and digitalisation, said a Vietnamese official.

Citing Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit) reported that in the first half of 2025, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to the EU reached more than $233 million, up 44.1% from the same period last year.

Diversifying export markets is increasingly viewed as a strategic pathway for Vietnam to achieve its target of $70 billion in agricultural, forestry, and fishery export turnover.