Far-right leaders across the modern world—Viktor Orbán, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Rodrigo Duterte to name just a few examples—have often presided over periods of social unrest and economic decline.

Vietnam’s position as the world’s top producer of Robusta coffee is under threat as Brazil edges closer to taking the lead within the next two to three years thanks to technological advancements and sustainable development policies.

The country’s value chain is evolving fast – integrating supply, logistics and consumer-facing operations

While high tariffs are daunting, they could also be a catalyst for industry upgrades, encouraging the development of Vietnamese textile brands, investment in domestic raw materials and localisation.

Vietnamese logistics businesses have been urged to go green to meet sustainability requirements and join the global supply chain.

In an era marked by escalating trade tensions and the imposition of new tariffs by the US, Vietnam and others are indeed the targets for new tariffs imposed by the United States.

The private sector should be considered the backbone of the country’s development. It is important to create motivation and a favorable environment for entrepreneurs to clearly define their mission of building Vietnamese businesses and brands that can last.

Industry veterans say they are urgently pressing ahead with plans to diversify production locations to mitigate geopolitical risks

German businesses in Vietnam have maintained optimism and a long-term commitment to the Vietnamese market despite facing numerous challenges, experts said.

A major highlight of the visit was a trade promotion forum on Vietnam–Germany agro-forestry-aquatic products, which attracted participation from various trade associations, vocational training institutions, German distribution channels, supermarket chains, and nearly 50 companies specialising in the production, processing, and logistics of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products.