Amidst global trade uncertainties prompting Canada to diversify its markets, Vietnamese agricultural exporters, particularly those in the rice sector, are encouraged to seize this opportunity. Fully leveraging free trade agreements involving both countries will be key to quickly increasing Vietnam’s food exports to the North American nation.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), Vietnam’s agricultural product exports are inevitably affected by disruptions in global supply chains and the imposition of unilateral, stringent tariff policies by major economies. Nonetheless, these challenges also present an opportunity for Vietnam to adjust its export strategy and focus more intently on emerging and high-potential markets.
Among the various Vietnamese goods exported to Australia, agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products, along with fruits and vegetables, still have much room to grow. They are now widely available in Australia, even reaching remote areas such as the Northern Territory.
In February, Hyundai Accent remained the best-selling model, with 455 units delivered to customers. It was followed by Hyundai Tucson with 403 units, Hyundai Stargazer with 304 cars, and Hyundai Creta with 303 vehicles.
2025 will serve as a crucial foundation year for the real estate sector in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the path towards a full recovery by 2026 after facing challenges caused by COVID-19 and economic recession, experts predicted.
Vietnam maintained its position as the fifth-largest seafood exporter to Singapore for 12 consecutive months, surpassing Japan for the first time in 2024, amid the intensifying competition in this market.
Despite a 5.1% drop in export volume, Vietnam’s pepper industry recorded a 45.4% increase in export turnover in 2024, reaching nearly 1.4 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).
Amid the stagnant stock market environment, bond funds have emerged as an attractive option for investors, especially when profits they have brought significantly surpasses that of bank savings.
More than 56% of the Japanese companies currently operating in Vietnam have said they plan to expand their operations in the next year or two, according to the latest survey by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).
Domestic car production this year has reached a new high with 38,200 cars assembled in October, according to data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO) on November 6.
As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia aims to boost regional economic integration, with a focus on free trade in goods, services, and investment, according to the country’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Zafrul Tengku Abdul.
Numerous equity investment funds outperformed the stock market's benchmark VN-Index by a significant margin in September, according to a Fiingroup's report on investment fund activities in Vietnam.
The Mekong Delta, particularly Dong Thap province, is recognised for its significant potential for crocodile farming. Recently signed protocols between Vietnam and China have opened substantial opportunities for the country's crocodile industry, fostering sustainable and stable development.
Condominiums (condo) purchased by foreign buyers in Thailand fell 6% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024 to 3,342 units, down 18% in value to 14.8 billion THB (449 million USD).
Passion fruit from Vietnam became the latest to be approved for export to Australia’s demanding market, following mango, longan, lychee, and dragon fruit.
