VOV.VN - With local businesses taking full advantage of various free trade agreements (FTAs), the leather and footwear industry is projected to fulfill the export goal of between US$26 billion and US$27 billion this year, according to details given by insiders.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 420,000 tonnes of bananas to China during the first six months of the year, the highest by any country to that market, up 18.5% compared to the same period from last year.

Vietnamese businesses need to improve the quality of their products, and better corporate governance to promote exports to Japan which has high demands for Vietnamese garments and textiles, fine arts, farm produce and food, among others, experts said at a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 26.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese phone and component exports to India during the past seven months of the year reached US$1.15 billion, representing a sharp rise of 102% on-year, according to data released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

With the current uncertainties in the global rice market, Indonesia's call for larger rice tenders is a major opportunity for exporters, particularly those from Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese timber and wood product exports from January to August 15 surged by 24% to reach US$9.5 billion against the same period from last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Fruit and vegetable exports grossed more than US$700 million in August alone, bringing total export value to an estimated US$4.58 billion during the eight-month period.

In recent years, the crop industry has demonstrated its crucial role in ensuring national food security, job creation, and increasing farmer incomes. It has become a key production area of the agriculture sector, with many competitive products that help increase export value.

VOV.VN - Accounting for over 7% of the market share, the nation currently makes up the world's third largest seafood exporter, behind only China and Norway, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of US$15.5 billion in a period from January 1 to August 15, according to the General Department of Customs.