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

President Trump announced the agreement on Truth Social after a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Export competitiveness must be built on quality, sustainability, traceability and strong branding rather than price alone as global supply chains undergo rapid restructuring and trade standards become increasingly stringent, experts said at a trade forum in Hanoi on February 3.

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has announced stricter inspection measures on durian shipments imported from Viet Nam over concerns about pesticide residues.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the issuance of Certificates of Analysis (COA) has been implemented in several localities.

If not extended, import tax on beef will increase to 50%, and the tax on raw cheese will increase from 0% to 35%.

According to Secretary General of the Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association Le Viet Anh, pepper remained Viet Nam’s leading spice export in 2025, with shipments exceeding 247,000 tonnes, accounting for 59.3% of total spice export volume.

The US market declined mainly in the tuna group, due to the impact of MMPA regulations and difficulties in implementing Circular 74 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment related to the issuance of COA certification.

China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and geopolitical moves.