China's latest move to impose export restrictions on silver is shaking the global precious metals market.

France officially banned food imports containing traces of five pesticides that are already banned in the EU.

Viet Nam’s wild-caught seafood exports to the United States market are warned to face significant risks in 2026, the Viet Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers said.

The Philippines plans to sign an agreement to import an initial 2.5 million tonnes of rice from Viet Nam as part of its 2026 procurement strategy.

A new study published in the Agriculture and Development Notes (ADN) of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) reveals that the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) has brought significant growth to regional trade, but its benefits for agriculture are unevenly distributed across Southeast Asian countries.

In the new era, strengthening domestic capacity will be crucial to ensuring that Viet Nam’s exports grow not only rapidly, but also sustainably, contributing meaningfully to the country’s development aspirations in the new era.

Fruit and vegetable exports to China are projected to reach a record high in 2025, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total export value of the entire industry.

Viet Nam’s total pepper exports reached over 246,100 tons in 2025, generating a record $1.66 billion in revenue thanks to consistently high prices for this prized agricultural product, often referred to as “black gold.”

While cashew exports topped $5.2 billion in 2025, experts warn that Viet Nam is increasingly dependent on imported raw materials and risks becoming a mere processor.

Viet Nam’s exports to the United States rose 28.1% year on year in 2025 to more than US$153.1 billion, driven by strong demand for electronics, machinery and garments, data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade showed.