The export of Vietnamese seafood is anticipated to grow by 10 – 15% in 2025, building on gains recorded in 2024, according to the Vietnam Association of Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

China imports over 90 per cent of Việt Nam's durians, but recently, fraudulent activities involving planting area codes and packaging facility codes have emerged.

The total export turnover of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products reached a record high of 62.5 billion USD in 2024, an 18.7% increase compared to 2023, announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MoARD). The record trade surplus of these industries also hit a new record of 17.9 billion USD, marking a 46.8% growth.

The BRICS bloc, a coalition formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is broadening its reach as it seeks to challenge the dominance of the US dollar and reshape global financial and economic systems.

Cambodian pepper exports to China are set to experience a significant surge in 2025 as numerous exporting firms are ramping up their efforts to penetrate the Chinese market.

Vibrant economic diplomatic activities in 2024 have contributed to creating a firm foundation for Vietnam and Singapore to upgrade their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership level, according to Cao Xuan Thang, Trade Counsellor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.

The fruit and vegetable industry has been told to set national standards for key export products to ensure robust growth over the coming years, according to insiders.

The commerce ministry has recommended imposition of an anti-dumping duty of up to $707 per tonne on imports of PVC paste resin, used to make artificial leather and other technical textiles' products, from six countries, including China, for five years, with an aim to guard domestic producers.

The Philippines' free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea is set to take effect on Dec. 31, 2024, the Embassy of Korea said on Thursday.

Thailand and Malaysia are strengthening bilateral relations with an aspiring plan to achieve a US$30 billion bilateral trade target by 2027 while prioritising greater cross-border trade promotion and facilitation in key sectors.