Vietnam’s garment exports to major markets such as the United States, the European Union and the Republic of Korea soared considerably in the first four months of the year thanks to high demand fueled by the global economic recovery and incentives from free trade agreements.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has just received a notice from the US authorities saying they have completed the appraisal of procedures of importing Vietnamese pomelos.

The US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has recently recognised an additional six Vietnamese pangasius processors which meet the food safety requirements to export products to the US market, according to the Vietnam National Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance Department.

In April of 2022, Vietnam's goods export turnover to Japan reached 2.01 billion USD, down by 0.07% compared to the previous month.

Director Viet Nam Sanitary and Phytosaniary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (Vietnam SPS Office) Le Thanh Hoa told VAN about measures to ensure the exports of Vietnamese farming products to China.

The growing demand for fresh dragon fruit and products made from dragon fruit in the Australian and New Zealand markets moving into the post-COVID period is seen as a prime opportunity for local enterprises to promote the export of the item.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has decided to remove anti-dumping duties on coated steel imports from South Korea and China after five years of imposing the duty.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has voiced his hope that US partners to support Vietnam in policy consultation, capital, human resources, infrastructure systems, technology, and governance.