Exports of aquatic products rise overall, but US market slumps nearly 10 percent under new documentation demands in January 2026.

For many years, Vietnamese electronics enterprises have mainly participated in global supply chains based on cost advantages and order-fulfillment capacity. However, this model is facing increasing pressure as major markets simultaneously tighten ESG requirements.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade reported that the Philippines is Viet Nam’s largest rice export market, accounting for nearly 40 percent of total exports in 2025.

In the context of a strong restructuring of global supply chains, the mindset of "selling what we have" based on price advantages and production volume is gradually becoming outdated.

Viet Nam is facing a crucial turning point, shifting its focus from scale to quality

The Viet Nam Timber and Forest Products Association said that wood industry enterprises are accelerating exports to the European Union (EU) as import demand recovers and EU partners increase orders in early 2026.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in January 2026, Viet Nam's export turnover of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products was estimated at nearly 6.51 billion USD, an increase of 29.5% compared to the same period last year.

Beyond tariffs, the deal is also seen as a sign of closer trade ties between India and the US, with hopes of easier regulatory processes and more reliable supply chains

Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said he could not reveal the contents of the agreement until the documents were signed by President Prabowo Subianto and US President Donald Trump, as the two countries were bound by a nondisclosure agreement when they clinched a preliminary handshake deal last July.

The CEPA will eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs on over 90 percent of UAE exports to Viet Nam, covering 99 percent of the total value of these exports