Orders for fruits and vegetables have outnumbered those for other agricultural products so far this year, signalling a bright outlook in the time to come.
Hanoi (VNA) – Orders for fruitsand vegetables have outnumbered those for otheragricultural products so far this year, signalling a bright outlook inthe time to come.
Thanks to China’s reopening of market, manyVietnamese businesses have strengthened their export to this huge market.
Head of the Department of AgriculturalProduct Processing and Market Development under the Ministry of Agriculture andRural Development (MARD) Nguyen Quoc Toan held that businesses should focus onoptimising their advantages to make a breakthrough for fruit and vegetableexport, especially when China reopens its market.
Last year, many kinds of fresh fruitsreceived licences to be exported to China through official channel, while manyothers were allowed to enter other markets.
This year, Vietnam aims for growth ofat least 20% in export revenue of fruits and vegetables, at 4 billionUSD.
Data from the department showed that sofar, Vietnam has 1.21 million hectares of fruit farms with an output of about18.68 million tonnes.
Pakaging banana for export at Banana Brothers Farm in Dak Lak (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn)
Vietnam Fruit Vegetables Association (VinaFruit)General Secretary Dang Phuc Nguyen said that Vietnamese fruits and vegetableshave gained good reputation in the world with high quality and ensured foodsafety.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade NguyenSinh Nhat Tan said that in the time to come, the ministry will work closelywith the MARD to increase trade promotion programmes on the digital platformsusing information technologies, thus strengthening the export of farm produce,creating favourable conditions for exporters,especially in the Chinese market.
The ministry also plans to organise thefirst Vietnam-Shanghai (China) trade forum in Hanoi in April, he said.
The official also advised domestic firms to activelyapply science and technologies in production and processing to increase theirproducts’ values.
Deputy head of the Department ofAgricultural Product Processing and Market Development Le Thanh Hoa said thatthe global fruit and vegetable market is forecast to reach about 392 billionUSD in 2025, adding domestic firms should pay greater attention to the processed fruit and vegetable segment to reduce risks from transportation./.
Vietnam will have many more opportunities to export fruit and vegetables to potential markets in 2022, providing local producers meet international standards on quality and management of growing regions, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
Vietnam has many more opportunities to increase export of fruits and vegetables to the European Union - the world's largest market, thanks to tariff incentives brought by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), according to analysts.
Vietnam's annual fruit and vegetable output has reached 31 million tonnes, but processing rates are only around 12% to 17%. As a result, the processing industry only meets about 8% to 10% of the fruit and vegetable output's annual output.
Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exporters need to further enhance deep processing and diversify their export markets to avoid risks when major export markets face difficulties, the Asia-Africa Market Department said.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.
The analysis from an investment perspective shows that the economy’s growth has been heavily capital‑driven, yet efficiency remains low as reflected by Vietnam’s Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) being significantly higher than global and regional averages. This underscores the imperative to enhance capital‑use efficiency.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urged countries to work together to remove supply chain bottlenecks, expand market access, strengthen cooperation in smart customs procedures, mutually recognise technical standards, and eliminate unnecessary protectionist barriers to boost trade and investment.
The event has gathered over 400 exhibitors from 16 countries and territories, with more than 980 booths showcasing a wide range of products and technologies in automotive components, electronics, repair and maintenance, bodywork, accessories, and customisation.
The latest order follows Vietjet’s commitment for 20 additional A330neo aircraft last month, bringing the airline’s total widebody aircraft on order to 40.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
The price of E5 RON92 petrol is now capped at 20,631 VND (0.79 USD) per litre, up 1,169 VND from the previous adjustment, while RON95-III costs no more than 21,244 VND per litre, up 1,277 VND.
While German consumers are familiar with Vietnamese products such as coffee, seafood, tea, and spices, many other quality items remain relatively unknown in the market. The Selgros event not only helped introduce Bac Giang lychee to German consumers but also provided them with the opportunity to experience other Vietnamese agricultural products.
The article by Cuba’s Inter Press Service detailed how Vietnamese private enterprise Agri VMA leased 1,000 ha of land in Los Palacios district, Cuba’s westernmost province of Pinar del Río, for rice cultivation over a three-year period. The project’s first harvest in 2025 recorded an impressive yield of 7.2 tonnes per hectare, far exceeding the local average of 1.6 tonnes.
During the visit, office representatives held a working session with the Tipaza Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with several prominent local businesses operating in key sectors including industry, agriculture, fisheries, food processing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
A Nordic delegation to Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in September will feature leading names in retail, consumer goods, logistics, and sustainable manufacturing, including global fashion giant H&M, offering fresh prospects for partnerships in fashion, textiles, and green supply chains.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,276 VND/USD and the floor rate 23,774 VND/USD.
Effective from the date of signing on June 18, the decision halts procedures outlined in the 2005 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the governments of Vietnam and Laos on the initial implementation of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement at the Lao Bao–Densavan border gate.
The event aimed to update businesses on new regulations and compliance requirements regarding US tax, trade, and customs policies, while offering practical solutions to facilitate exports amid shifting trade dynamics.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
Pakaging banana for export at Banana Brothers Farm in Dak Lak (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) 
