VOV.VN - Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports in January reached US$416 million, down 11.3% compared to the previous month and down 5.2% on-year due to a sharp decline in durian exports, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit).

A “Mam Ngu Qua” or five-fruit tray is indispensable for each Vietnamese family as among the numerous offerings that are required to decorate ancestral altars during the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Vietnam’s Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations have been passed down through generations as families across the nation maintain centuries-old customs that mark the country’s most important annual holiday.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector raked in US$416.528 million from exports in January, down 11.3% compared to the previous month and down 5.2% compared to the same period last year.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports last year soared by over 27% year on year to reach US$7.14 billion, with exports to ASEAN surging 40%, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The Plant Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has requested that local authorities and relevant agencies enhance inspections and monitoring of cultivation areas and export packing facilities for fresh fruit, including durians and jackfruit.

Vietnam's vegetable, flower and fruit industry needs strong changes from production to trade promotion to increase value and develop brand, heard a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 8.

VOV.VN - Despite facing numerous challenges, the fruit and vegetable industry has set an export target of more than US$10 billion per year until 2030, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association.

VOV.VN - In the early months of 2025, Vietnamese agricultural exports, particularly fruit and vegetables, continue to show positive signs. However, many experts said that in the face of changes in the global market situation, local businesses must keep pace with the constant changes in the market.

VOV.VN - A total of 70 spring flower markets are set to be launched throughout the capital for the purposes of shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment for visitors to enjoy in the build-up to the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.