Vietnam’s seafood exports are projected to increase by about US$1 billion in 2026 compared to 2025, driven by recovering global demand and businesses’ efforts to adapt to changing market conditions.

VOV.VN - The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is imposing traceability requirements down to production land plots, prompting Vietnam to accelerate the development of cultivation-area databases to maintain agro-forestry exports to the EU.

In order to implement the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued Circular No. 24/2026/TT-BCT dated May 5, 2026, stipulating rules of origin for goods under the pact.

VOV.VN - International media outlets and analysts say Vietnam continues to attract massive inflows of foreign investment, manufacturing projects and global supply chains, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s most attractive investment destinations.

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has issued recommendations to member companies after the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) placed Vietnam on its highest-level watch list for intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s trade with India rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with several export items recording strong growth, particularly coffee, footwear and steel.

Vietnam should promptly review and adjust its tax policies to promote fertiliser exports and improve overall industry efficiency, according to experts.

Vietnam’s export turnover of agro-forestry-fishery products reached an estimated US$23.04 billion in the first four months of 2026, up 5.4% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports rose more than 27% in the first quarter of the year, but sharp declines in several key items drove domestic prices down significantly.

Vietnam’s coffee exports to Thailand rose rapidly in early 2026, driven by growing demand for roasted and processed products, even as global coffee prices eased in mid-April.