Minister of Agriculture and Environment emphasized that Vietnam and the US have agricultural strengths that complement rather than compete with each other.

On May 23, 2025, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary conclusion on the anti-dumping investigation of hard capsule shells (HS codes 9602.00.1040 and 9602.00.5010) imported from Vietnam. 

A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated the most sweeping of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Thursday, a day after a U.S. trade court ruled that Trump had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties and ordered an immediate block on them.

Exporters are racing to finalise shipments before elevated tariffs imposed by the United States snap back into effect, triggering a flurry of short term logistical manoeuvres and long-term strategic shifts.

The European Union (EU) has announced plans to dispatch an inspection delegation to Vietnam in mid-June to assess the country's pesticide control measures in key agricultural export products, including durian, dragon fruit and chilli.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the General Administration of Customs of China have agreed to coordinate efforts to address challenges related to Vietnamese durian exports to China.

Dr. To Hoai Nam, Permanent Vice President and Secretary General of the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, noted that counterfeit and imitation goods, as well as intellectual property infringements, have grown increasingly complex and sophisticated. 

With the right preparations, strategic investment, and government backing, the Middle East holds strong potential as a long-term destination for Vietnamese exports.