Despite fluctuations in raw material prices, rising costs, and increasingly fierce competition from other countries, shrimp exports can still contribute over a third of seafood export turnover for Vietnam in 2025, as well as improve its sustainability credentials.

Asean is on track to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030, but growth must be inclusive to ensure that all communities benefit, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Cambodian and Australian private sectors yesterday signed three memorandums of understanding to promote and facilitate the export of Cambodian products to the Australian market.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to this market increased by 69 per cent, reaching a total value of $258 million.

At present, agricultural exports, such as rice, coffee and seafood, have steadily secured a stable place in major global markets.

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper has affirmed that recent tariff measures were not aimed at Vietnam, adding that the US remains committed to maintaining and ramping up bilateral economic and trade cooperation with the country.

South Korea will thoroughly review non-tariff barriers and other vulnerabilities to respond to a US plan to introduce reciprocal tariffs, the country's acting president said on Friday.

The Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei (China) has reported that the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has officially extended its enhanced inspection measures on fresh durians imported from Vietnam.

Pichai says government is ready to adjust to US requests

The commerce minister highlighted Thailand’s role as ASEAN’s gateway and Hong Kong’s position as a financial hub, aiming for deeper economic integration