Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan will fly to the US on Monday (February 3) to negotiate on the import tariff hike on Thai products.

Without the price surges seen in coffee or rice, Vietnam’s cashew sector quietly achieved a historic milestone, reaching $4.34 billion in exports and reaffirming its global leadership.

Export activities have remained robust and uninterrupted during the 2025 Tet holiday, ensuring the smooth flow of goods both on the road and over sea routes.

Vietnam's rice exports from January 1 to 15 reached 268,700 tonnes, valued at nearly 165.7 million USD, marking increases of 38.7% in volume and 23.28% in value year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

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Vietnam's rice exports are forecast to reach 7,5 million tonnes this year, down from a record 9,04 million tonnes last year, said Nguyen Ngoc Nam, chairman of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA)

The lack of stringent sanctions and inadequate planning have had a detrimental impact on the competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products, hindering their success in the global market.

According to experts, the upcoming policies of the Trump administration will likely have an impact on helping Vietnam's economy develop rapidly.

Since the first days of the new year 2025, Vietnamese businesses have quickly entered into a busy phase of production and exporting, as key industries such as textiles, footwear, electronics, and farm produce processing are ramping up to meet international market demands.

One Vietnamese durian exporter said that it's 170 tonnes of produce could be not cleared at custom gates, because China applies the strict inspection of BY2 that is believed to be used to enhance the yellow colour of durian fruit.