The benefits of CPTPP and RCEP accrue unevenly across industries and countries

India-UK FTA comes into effect on July 15, offering zero-duty access to Indian exporters. But MSMEs face challenges from China, Bangladesh and Viet Nam as competitiveness, compliance and logistics become key

For centuries, jute has been more than a commodity for Bangladesh; it has been the “golden fiber” that has sustained rural livelihoods, powered export earnings, and shaped national identity. Yet today, this heritage industry finds itself under siege

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is exploring the imposition of higher tariffs by at least 13 percentage points (ppt) on certain rice imports from four of its major suppliers, including Viet Nam, as a safeguard measure to mitigate the impact of rising imports on the domestic rice industry

In 2025, Viet Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports reached 8.56 billion USD, an increase of 20% compared to 2024, particularly exports to China reaching about 5.5 billion USD. Fruit and vegetable experts assess that the scope for this sector in China’s market is still considerable

Improving supply chain quality, expanding food processing, and increasing product value will be key to helping Vietnamese agricultural products expand their market share in the U.S

Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW, dated October 22, 2018, issued by the 12th Party Central Committee on the strategy for the sustainable development of Viet Nam's marine economy to 2030, with a vision to 2045, sets the goal of making Viet Nam a strong, prosperous, and sustainable maritime nation by fully harnessing its marine potential and advantages

As Viet Nam's trade turnover approaches USD 500 billion, businesses are being urged to meet origin rules and new market requirements to maximize FTA benefits