Việt Nam Coconut Association has forecast that coconut exports will hit US$1 billion this year, driven by the signing of a protocol for official export of fresh coconuts to China.

Recently, an influx of imported goods exhibiting signs of being dumped or subsidised has caused significant harm to several domestic manufacturing industries. Fortunately, the implementation of well-considered trade defence measures, in line with international obligations, has not only shielded these industries from unfair competition but also fostered their development and boosted economic value.

As the trade scale grows larger, Vietnam's exported goods face many new trade defense lawsuits from importing countries. On the contrary, Vietnam also uses more trade defense tools to protect domestic industries to prevent unfair competition. In the face of developments in trade defense cases, businesses are always warned to get information early to take timely response measures.

Industrial sectors in Vietnam currently account for over 50% of the nation's total energy consumption, with the potential for energy savings of up to 30-35%. Energy conservation is one of the solutions that helps reduce costs and increase the competitiveness of products.

In order to export frozen durian from Vietnam to China, frozen durian packaging facilities must meet requirements on food hygiene and safety, packaging processes, traceability, and food safety control processes (HACCP). Along with that, there are some requirements on freezing capacity and cold storage.

While Việt Nam possesses great offshore wind energy potential, the lack of a legal framework has impeded development.

Việt Nam is gradually emerging as an important market for Korean agricultural equipment and materials export.

Farm exports to the US have increased sharply in recent months. Woodwork exports in the first seven months 2024 rose by nearly $1 billion over the same period last year.