VOV.VN - Vietnam's spice industry is targeting US$2 billion in export revenue by 2025, driven by growing global demand and expanded investment in high-quality raw material zones.

Vietnam’s trade activities remained vibrant in the first half of August 2025, with total import-export turnover exceeding US$40.36 billion, according to preliminary data released by the Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance.

Despite a temporary halt in rice import from the Philippines, Vietnam’s rice exports are expected to exceed 8.2 million tonnes for the whole year, bolstered by rising shipments to such markets as Bangladesh, China, and South Africa.

VOV.VN - Vietnam earned more than US$1.2 billion from pangasius (tra fish) exports in the first seven months of the year, an 11% increase year on year, according to Vietnam Customs.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s recent directive to boost rice exports underscores that Vietnam’s rice industry still faces significant challenges requiring long-term, sustainable solutions focused on quality and competitive advantage.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports are making a clear recovery after negative growth in early 2025, thanks to the strong comeback of durian – the leading product in the fruit-vegetable group – as well as efforts to improve quality, tighten supply chains, and diversify markets.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports to the EU surged by 44% year on year in the first half of 2025, hitting US$233.2 million, according to by the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit).

The Central Highland province of of Gia Lai held a trade promotion conference in Pleiku ward on August 18, seeking to promote export of its key agricultural products to China.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s shrimp exports are booming across Asian markets, with total shipments projected to reach US$3.6-3.8 billion this year, provided that exporters continue diversifying markets, boosting processed product output, and meeting global certification standards.

Businesses and policymakers agreed that diversifying markets is the key to reaching the ambitious target of US$65 billion in farm produce exports this year.