According to data from Viet Nam Customs, in the first 15 days of March 2026, Viet Nam exported 12,613 tons of pepper, generating a turnover of $81 million. Compared to the same period last year, this represents a 46.7% increase in volume and a 35.4% surge in value.

Senegal continues to rank among Viet Nam’s largest rice import markets in West Africa, with consistently high demand and a heavy reliance on external supply.

Viet Nam possesses numerous advantages for developing its maritime economy, with its readily available potential stemming from its coastline of over 3,260 km. However, for sustainable development, Viet Nam needs more "green ports" and "green fleets," aligning with international trends and commitments.

India’s commerce ministry has launched an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of multi-layer paperboard from China and Indonesia, signalling a closer scrutiny of trade practices in the sector. The move follows concerns from domestic manufacturers over alleged subsidised imports impacting local industry competitiveness.

South Africa has imposed steep import duties on structural steel imports from China and Thailand after finding evidence of dumping, the country's trade watchdog has said.

Viet Nam is gradually recalibrating its overseas market development strategy to align export expansion with sustainable development goals.

Viet Nam exporting nearly 1.3 million tons of rice in the first two months of 2026, up 3.5% year-on-year.

According to data from the Viet Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers, total tuna export value in the period reached 129 million USD, equivalent to the same period last year.