The agricultural, forestry and fisheries sector posted US$ 5.18 billion trade surplus in the first four months of 2025, a year‑on‑year of 4.1 per cent.
Gaining a firm foothold in the domestic market of more than 100 million people is critically important to businesses as the domestic market, which, if properly leveraged, could help offset the decline in export orders.
Running until May 7, the events are taking place across the group’s GO!, Big C and Tops Market supermarkets nationwide, showcasing high-quality Vietnamese agricultural products such as fruit, vegetables and processed foods.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), Việt Nam’s agricultural product exports are inevitably affected by disruptions in global supply chains and the imposition of unilateral, stringent tariff policies by major economies.
This is a critical time to intensify efforts against origin fraud and illegal transshipment, as some foreign exporters have taken advantage of Việt Nam as a transshipment point to reroute goods and avoid trade remedies in third countries.
The seminar titled ‘US Countervailing Tariffs and Việt Nam’s Corporate Response’, organised by the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on the morning of April 18, attracted significant attention and participation from economic experts and the business community.
According to analysts of the VCB Securities Company, the outstanding export loans to the enterprises only account for five per cent of the total outstanding loans of the whole banking system,
An Asia-Việt Nam business dialogue in Italian city of Genoa featured expert insights into regional trade dynamics, real-world business case studies, and analysis of Việt Nam’s fast-evolving key sectors - from manufacturing to technological innovation - amid shifting global trends.
Being cautious and proactive at this time will help Việt Nam protect its exports to the EU and preserve the international reputation of Vietnamese goods amid an increasingly volatile global trade landscape.
Over the longer term, Việt Nam must consider diversifying export markets, especially those with free trade agreements already in place. Markets in East Asia and the European Union offer viable alternatives based on demand and trade volume.
The establishment of the Eastern Chapter not only marks a significant step in the Việt Nam-Canada Business Association''s growth but also addresses the rising demand for networking and collaboration among Vietnamese and Canadian entrepreneurs in the region.
The Agriculture and Environment Newspaper and the German Agricultural Society (DLG) will focus on key agricultural industries, facilitating knowledge and technology transfer between delegations from the two countries.