VOV.VN - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised down its forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth to 6.3% in 2025 and 6.0% in 2026, down by 0.3 and 0.5 percentage points respectively from its previous forecast three months ago.

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

The US Department of Commerce has announced administrative reviews of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on several export products from Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have shown signs of strong recovery, with the total export value in the first seven months of 2025 estimated at over US$3.83 billion, following a sharp decline earlier this year.

There is an urgent need to reduce raw exports and boost the proportion of deep processing to enhance added value, especially for pepper, a product with notable strengths, as agricultural exports continue to uphold their role as a key sector in Vietnam’s economy, according to experts.

VOV.VN - With strong export growth and a top-five global ranking, Vietnam’s coconut industry is gaining international recognition, but sustainable success will depend on traceability, deep processing, and brand building.

The Trade Office of the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore, in collaboration with the Singapore Fruits and Vegetables Importers and Exporters Association (SFVIEA), organised the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Festival 2025 on July 18.

Some enterprises in the IT, digital and semiconductor industries will be given preferential treatment in import and export activities, according to the newly issued Customs Law.

Developing fruit production in the northern midland and mountainous region to meet domestic and export standards was the focus of a forum held in Phu Tho province on July 18.

VOV.VN - Passion fruit, banana, pineapple, and coconut are emerging as fruit categories with strong potential to reach US$1 billion in export value, contributing to a more diversified structure within Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector.