Vietnam-US seafood trade: from humble beginnings to remarkable growth (Friday, December 26,2025)

In the early 1990s, Vietnam's seafood exports to the United States were only $39 million, but today they have grown to nearly $2 billion annually.

  Passion fruit export experience rapid growth, setting an export record (Friday, December 26,2025)

Passion fruit exports have seen a breakthrough in growth, from US$20 million in 2015 to over US$222 million in 2023 and reaching US$202 million in just the first 10 months of 2025.

  Vietnam’s animal feed market in 2025 (Friday, December 26,2025)

In 2025, animal feed prices in Vietnam remained relatively stable and continued the downward trend observed since 2024, despite ongoing global economic uncertainties. The decline in input material prices contributed to a corresponding decrease in finished feed prices.

  Rules of origin for exports to UK under CPTPP (Friday, December 26,2025)

According to Article 3.2, Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP), goods are considered to have originating status for preferential tariff treatment when they meet one of three basic criteria.

  Rice exports reached over US$3.85 billion in 11 months of 2025 (Friday, December 26,2025)

In the first 11 months of 2025, rice exports were estimated to decrease by 10.9% in volume, 27.4% in value, and 18.5% in price compared to the same period in 2024.

  Exports to Japan showed growth in 11 months of 2025 (Thursday, December 25,2025)

According to statistics from the Customs Department, Vietnam's exports to the Japanese market in November of 2025 reached US$2.34 billion, a decrease of 1.7% compared to the previous month.

  Exports to South Korea in 11 months of 2025 (Thursday, December 25,2025)

According to statistics from the Customs Department, Vietnam's export turnover to the South Korean market in November of 2025 reached US$2.2 billion, a decrease of 8.3% compared to the previous month.

  Trade revenue approached $900 billion mark (Thursday, December 25,2025)

By mid-December 2025, Vietnam's import and export turnover had reached US$883.72 billion, nearly reaching the record mark of $900 billion. The total goods import and export turnover reached $839.75 billion.

  US accounted for over 80% of Vietnam's crab exports (Wednesday, December 24,2025)

Vietnam's crab exports in the first 11 months of 2025 reached US$81 million, with the US accounting for over 82%.

  Vietnam's lobster export soar, reaching a record of $712 million (Tuesday, December 23,2025)

According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam's lobster export in the first 10 months of 2025 reached $712 million, a rare increase of 135%, thanks to huge demand from China.

  Durian export: transparent codes to secure billion-Dollar market (Tuesday, December 23,2025)

For Vietnamese durian to successfully export to markets in general, and the Chinese market in particular, transparency and clarity in codes for growing areas are required.

  Vietnamese bananas open up export opportunities thanks to partnership with US distributor (Tuesday, December 23,2025)

Collaboration between a Vietnamese enterprise and a US food corporation with 135 years of experience continues to open more "doors" to the billion-dollar dream of Vietnamese bananas.

  EU's whitefish supply shortage and opportunities for Vietnamese pangasius (Tuesday, December 23,2025)

European Union (EU) countries are facing a shortage of whitefish supply, which will be an opportunity for Vietnamese pangasius.

  Safe chemical industry to be built (Tuesday, December 23,2025)

Developing a chemical industry that is safe for the environment and the community is one of the key points outlined in the Chemical Law 2025, effective from January 1, 2026. Chemical safety is emphasized.

  Latest update on utilization rate of preferential C/O in Vietnam's FTAs (Tuesday, December 23,2025)

Export turnover utilizing FTA preferences reached US$98.42 billion, reflecting a stable level of C/O utilization, but with clear differentiation between markets.

  Electronic C/O: businesses need to prepare carefully to optimize export opportunities (Monday, December 22,2025)

Electronic C/O aims towards a digitized export environment; however, some specific C/O forms still require the output product to be in paper form.

  Shrimp exports increased in 11 months of 2025 (Monday, December 22,2025)

According to Vietnam Customs data, from the beginning of the year to the end of November, shrimp exports reached US$4.3 billion, a 21% increase compared to the same period last year, continuing to play a key role as the main growth driver for the entire seafood industry.

  Tea exports: Preferential C/Os become strategic lever in FTAs (Monday, December 22,2025)

In the context of fierce competition and significant pressure on export prices, effectively utilizing preferential C/Os in FTAs is not just a technical tool, but is gradually becoming a strategic competitive advantage, determining the tea industry's ability to maintain and expand its market share.

  'Greening' export: Key to Vietnamese goods breaking through globally (Friday, December 19,2025)

Sustainable production is becoming a "passport" for Vietnamese goods to enter demanding markets, from coffee to textiles, opening up opportunities to elevate the country's export position.

  Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports increased in 11 months of 2025 (Friday, December 19,2025)

According to the preliminary statistics from the Customs Department, in the first 11 months of 2025, the country's fruit and vegetable exports reached nearly US$7.76 billion, an increase of 17.2% compared to the first 11 months of 2024.

  Imports of milk and dairy products increased in first 11 months of 2025 (Friday, December 19,2025)

According to the preliminary statistics from the General Department of Customs, the import value of milk and dairy products in the first 11 months of 2025 is projected to reach nearly US$1.27 billion, an increase of 23.2% compared to the first 11 months of 2024.

  Leveraging CEPA Agreement: Tuna opens wide access to the Middle East via UAE (Thursday, December 18,2025)

According to experts, UAE market is becoming a new gateway for Vietnamese tuna exports after the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Vietnam and the UAE was signed.

  US maintained its position as largest cotton supplier to Vietnam. (Thursday, December 18,2025)

In the first 11 months of 2025, imported cotton reached over 1.5 million tonnes, valued at over US$2.6 billion, a 13% increase in volume but a slight 1% decrease in value compared to the same period in 2024.

  Textile and garment exports estimated to reach 46 billion USD in 2025 (Thursday, December 18,2025)

Despite the strong fluctuations in the global market and many pressures, the Vietnamese textile and garment industry still maintains its position in the Top 3 in the world, aiming for 46 billion USD in exports and 21 billion USD in trade surplus in 2025 thanks to proactiveness, technological innovation and quality improvement.

  Seafood export in 2025 aim for $11 billion (Wednesday, December 17,2025)

Key seafood export product groups continue to maintain strong momentum and create a foundation for annual exports to reach $11 billion.

  Great opportunities and challenges from VIFTA (Wednesday, December 17,2025)

The Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA) officially came into effect on November 17, 2024, making it one of the "youngest" FTAs in Vietnam's network of FTAs.

  Vietnam's rubber exports estimated to reach US$11 billion in 2025 (Wednesday, December 17,2025)

The Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA) estimates that the total export value of the rubber industry in 2025 may reach approximately US$11 billion, including natural rubber, processed rubber products, and rubber wood.

  Vietnam’s coffee exports estimated to increased by 60.9% in 11 months of 2025 (Tuesday, December 16,2025)

In the first 11 months of 2025, coffee exports increased by 15.2% in volume, 60.9% in value, and 39.7% in price compared to the first 11 months of 2024.

  Vietnam’s iron and steel exports decreased in 11 months of 2025 (Tuesday, December 16,2025)

In the first 11 months of 2025, Vietnam’s exports of all types of iron and steel reached nearly 9.22 million tonnes, earning over 6.08 billion USD, with an average price of 659.2 USD/tonne.

  Supporting industries to be placed in center of automotive development strategy (Monday, December 15,2025)

Vietnam’s Automotive Industry Development Strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2045, is raising high expectations for a manufacturing sector capable of technological self-reliance and deep participation in the global value chain.