According to the Hai Phong City Department of Industry and Trade, the US's consideration of adjusting and increasing the additional import tariff from 10% to 15% could directly impact export businesses in Hai Phong.

In the first two months of 2026, the total export value of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products reached approximately 11.3 billion USD, an increase of 17.1% compared to the same period in 2025.

Supply chain disruptions, from the Covid-19 pandemic to current conflict hotspots, have exposed the vulnerabilities of the world's dependent economies. In this context, building a strategically self-reliant economy and mastering key supply chains is a development choice that will help Viet Nam stand firm against global fluctuations.

The tea industry is under pressure to improve quality and market diversification for a strategic shift over the next five years from bulk exports to repositioning itself higher in the global value chain, experts have said.

Tuna exports reached more than $75 million in the first month of 2026, a 13 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, the Viet Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) reported on Tuesday.

In recent years, the sector has shifted from a production-oriented mindset to an agricultural economic approach. Instead of focusing mainly on output, it now prioritises quality, added value and brand building.

With off-season prices surging and export turnover accelerating, Viet Nam is forecast to surpass Thailand to become the world’s largest durian exporter in 2026.

Entering 2026, the global tilapia market is predicted to continue to be strongly differentiated as trade factors, tariffs, and changes in consumer demand profoundly impact the whitefish supply chain.

Việt Nam’s wood industry is reducing its heavy reliance on the US market while also shifting towards market diversification and sustainable green standards.

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is creating mounting pressure on the global economy, with rising energy prices and supply chain disruptions posing potential challenges for Viet Nam.