VOV.VN - Despite enduring numerous challenges in the opening months of the year, Vietnamese Tra fish (pangasius) exports are showing positive signs in several key markets such as China, Hong Kong (China), and the United States, with the product forecast to hit over US$1.7 billion this year.

Dwindling demands in the global market are posing challenges to Vietnam to meet its considerable export target for this year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is one of the world’s leading exporters of agricultural products and foods, although the proportion of its products directly exported to global distribution systems remains modest, reported Nhan Dan (People’s Daily).

VOV.VN - The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued a notice initiating the first administrative review of the anti-dumping duty imposed on honey imported from Vietnam.

VOV.VN - While key seafood export items including shrimp and pangasius have endured a significant decline, several other products such as oysters and sea cucumbers have enjoyed a sharp rise in export volume and value, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Wood producers and exporters are pinning high hope on trade fairs and expos, as the lack of orders is causing difficulties for their production and business activities, according to insiders.

VOV.VN - The export price of Vietnamese rice has seen a sudden increase after a decline, while the selling price of Thai rice continued to fall, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

VOV.VN - Local enterprises have been advised to develop a comprehensive strategy for the export and consumption of pangasius, amid a sharp decline in exports, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - The initial seven months of the year saw cashew nut exports reach 334,870 tonnes, bringing in more than US$1.94 billion, up 13.3% in volume and 9.7% in value over the same period from last year, according to preliminary statistics released by the General Department of Customs.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang attended the opening ceremony of the 7th China – South Asia Expo (CAS Expo) and the 27th China Kunming Import and Export Commodities Fair in Kunming, the capital of China’s Yunnan province, on August 16.