According to VASEP, as of February 15, Vietnamese shrimp exports to Australia reached more than US$23 million, an increase of 48 per cent over the same period in 2023.

Việt Nam continued to be a spotlight in the world’s brand development map, posting the fastest growth rate of 102 per cent in 2019-23 period.

Muslim countries with a total population of around 2.2 billion people offers opportunities for a number of Việt Nam's agricultural products.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has recently initiated a global safeguard investigation into fine denier polyester staple fiber imported into the US from many countries, including Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).

Over the past two years, many farmers in the south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan have planted dragon fruit to reduce air emissions and improve quality of life. Dragon fruit is of high quality and can be exported to many demanding markets. Currently, farmers in the province have continued to improve “green” dragon fruit production standards, aiming to sell carbon credits.

Vietnam’s FDI landscape in 2024 is poised for robust expansion, with several opportunities in the technology, renewable energy, healthcare, banking, and real estate sectors. Investor-friendly policies, coupled with tax breaks and emerging industrial hubs beyond Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, make Vietnam an attractive destination for foreign investors seeking sustainable long-term growth prospects.

A surge in demand for rail transport through Russia from Asia to Europe has been reported by logistics companies and rail operators, in the wake of the disruption caused to ocean routes caused by recent Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on March 7 that the country is elevating its ties with Vietnam to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership, which will also include an annual dialogue on minerals.

Despite an increase in trade thanks to a bilateral free trade deal, the European Union is expecting Vietnam to remove obstructions that are impeding the bloc’s trade and investment into the country.

The Australian wine industry welcomed news on Wednesday that China could begin lifting punitive tariffs within weeks, raising hopes that the country's red wine glut will soon ease.