Hundreds of tonnes of dragon fruit are stuck in warehouses, as farmers and businesses face the risk of huge potential financial losses if the issue is not resolved promptly.

Experts said adopting a circular economy in the sector aims at eliminating raw materials and microfiber pollution, increasing product lifecycles, recycling efficiently, utilising efficient raw materials and fuels, and transitioning to renewable energy.

Exporting enterprises should capitalise on Vietnam’s 17 FTAs covering over 60 countries and territories, along with 70 bilateral cooperation frameworks.

With strong growth momentum from 2024 (7.12 billion USD) and a clear recovery trend, experts believed Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry is well-positioned to achieve the export target of 8 billion USD in 2025, provided it maintains current growth and continues expanding into high-value and sustainable markets.

Bolstering economic and security cooperation will be a common thread linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to Britain and the Maldives beginning on Wednesday, with the formal signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) set to be the highlight of the trip to the UK.

The European Union appears to be considering whether to deploy its “Anti-Coercion Instrument” — characterized as a “nuclear option” to try to deter trade disputes — as the threat of a 30% tariff on EU imports looms large.

Việt Nam boasts a dense river network of over 42,000km of navigable waterways and more than 3,260km of coastline with natural estuaries and bays.

In the context of the global digital economy, digital transformation and e-commerce are becoming key drivers helping Vietnam integrate internationally, enhance competitiveness, and expand its export markets.

Seafood export turnover to the US reached US$905 million in the first six months of the year, marking an impressive growth rate of 17.5 per cent.

In the face of global trade turbulence caused by sudden tariff changes in the US and shifts in global supply chains, Việt Nam’s wood and wood product exports have managed to maintain positive momentum.