The EU has issued a warning against nine fresh and processed fruits and vegetables from Vietnam due to food safety risks.

In the post-Brexit environment, the British authorities have attempted to forge economic partnerships with many countries, around the world, away from the purported bureaucracy of the regional trading bloc

Vietnamese pepper producers and exporters are required to gain greater insights into food safety requirements and maximum residue limits (MRL) set by the European Union if they wish to further penetrate the market.

After a long time lagging behind, Vietnam's processing and manufacturing industry has been making strong breakthroughs, and now leads in attracting foreign investment (FDI).

The disruption of global wheat supply caused by the Russian military operations in Ukraine has left importers no choice but to seek substitution for the grains in rice-exporting countries, boding well for Vietnamese rice.

The US government recently approved a 24-month tariff exemption for solar panels from four Southeast Asian countries to meet national renewable electricity demand. Vietnam Briefing looks at the opportunities and how Vietnam’s solar panel manufacturing is likely to benefit in the long term.

Australia’s trade minister has extended an olive branch to China, suggesting a “compromise situation” or “alternative way” to settle trade disputes might emerge in talks between the two countries.

Local agricultural businesses have been advised to create green and clean products which fully meet food safety and hygiene standards set by importing countries as they strive to increase their export market shares moving forward, according to industry insiders.