Australia’s formal publication provides an important legal basis, marking the completion of the review, assessment and agreement on technical requirements for fresh Vietnamese pomelos

Viet Nam’s economy has nevertheless maintained strong macroeconomic fundamentals and resilience among emerging Asian economies

Under the “green lane” process, quality control begins at the cultivation stage, including soil sampling and monitoring, and continues through harvesting and processing, with traceability labels attached to trees and applied to fruit at the time of picking

Vietnamese businesses are increasingly turning to corporate restructuring to navigate global turbulence, including rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and cost pressures

Amid the challenging environment, the sector should tap into niche markets, driven by demand for premium and specialised dairy products as well as nutritional foods for the elderly and children

For Viet Nam, the goal should extend beyond self-sufficiency. With the right approach, the country could position itself as a regional hub for energy production and storage, underpinning its long-term growth ambitions

Rather than relying heavily on tax incentives, the model emphasises improving the overall investment environment, including transparency, efficiency and regulatory certainty, to enhance long-term competitiveness

Viet Nam’s footwear sector, with around 90% of output destined for export, is facing major risks from geopolitical developments, underscoring the urgent need to refine policies to strengthen resilience and adaptability

The RoK stood as Viet Nam’s largest foreign investor with more than 95.2 billion USD in registered capital as of February 2026, or about 18% of all foreign cash flowing in, with thousands of active projects

The two economies are highly complementary, with India holding advantages in raw materials while Viet Nam excels in manufacturing and exports, creating ample opportunities for deeper integration into global value chains