Japan and Philippines’ defense pact signed on Monday seeks to counter China’s increasing aggression in the region and create deterrence that goes beyond reliance on the U.S., experts told CNBC.

Vietnam’s rice export prices have reached close to 1,000 USD per tonne, far exceeding the prices seen in previous years.

Despite being one of the main consumers of Vietnamese Tra fish (pangasius) during the first five months of this year, the EU market's demand for pangasius imports proved to be erratic during the reviewed period.

Seafood exports for June 2024 are estimated to have reached $875 million, marking a 14% increase compared to the same period last year and the highest monthly export value since the beginning of 2024.

Vietnam’s export products are facing 252 trade defence lawsuits from 24 markets as of June, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued its preliminary conclusions from the anti-subsidy investigation conducted into certain paper plates imported from Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).

The European Commission (EC) has extended safeguard measures applicable to imports of certain steel products from several countries, including Vietnam, until June 2026, according to details given by the Vietnamese Trade Office in European nations.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has unveiled the initiation of a review into the normal value and export price for oil country tubular goods (OCTG) originating from several countries, including Vietnam, reported the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).