Pakistan and Russia mulled stern measures to boost economic ties with new trade and energy initiatives, as the Russian Deputy Prime Minister arrived in Islamabad to discuss several key areas of collaboration.

Ms. Mariam Sherman, the newly-appointed World Bank (WB) Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, reiterated her commitment to supporting Vietnam's sustainable agricultural development during a meeting with Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan on September 16.

Vietnamese officials and experts have stressed the need to be prepared for the enforcement of The European Union (EU)’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the bloc’s tool to put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon intensive goods, which took effect in October 2023.

Vietnam has emerged as one of the top ten global exporters of agricultural and food products. However, despite growing demand, businesses are struggling to meet orders due to limitations in deep processing technology and infrastructure.

According to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in the first eight months, the seafood export value reached nearly US$6.3 billion.

Australia has achieved another step forward for its horticulture industry as Canberra recently announced it has reached an agreement to export plums to the Vietnamese market in the near future, in addition to current peach and nectarine exports.

In the first seven months of 2024, indicators such as investment attraction, industrial production, exports, consumption, and the number of international tourists to Vietnam all experienced significant growth, signaling a clear recovery of the country's economy. According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment's forecast, there is a solid foundation to expect higher growth results, surpassing the 6.5% target for 2024.

As Vietnam considers implementing a carbon tax, experts are divided over its potential benefits and drawbacks. While some believe it will help reduce emissions, others warn of potential economic harm.

Under the new agreement 99 per cent of Australian products will enter the UAE tariff free

Unseasonable weather has severely affected the farming of many fruits and vegetables in the south.