Tuna exports reached more than $75 million in the first month of 2026, a 13 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, the Viet Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) reported on Tuesday.

With off-season prices surging and export turnover accelerating, Viet Nam is forecast to surpass Thailand to become the world’s largest durian exporter in 2026.

Entering 2026, the global tilapia market is predicted to continue to be strongly differentiated as trade factors, tariffs, and changes in consumer demand profoundly impact the whitefish supply chain.

Việt Nam’s wood industry is reducing its heavy reliance on the US market while also shifting towards market diversification and sustainable green standards.

The Trade Remedies Department announced that it received information from the Vietnamese Trade Office in Belgium regarding the EC's receipt of a complete and valid application requesting an anti-dumping investigation into copper pipes imported from Viet Nam.

Despite recording double-digit growth in many major markets in January, seafood exports are facing technical barriers and new US tax policies, threatening the competitive advantage of Vietnamese businesses.

Stepping up deep processing, enhancing value chain transparency and applying technology are key drivers for agricultural exports to move toward a long-term target of US$100 billion..

Korean investors remain highly optimistic about Viet Nam’s economic trajectory, expressing confidence in the country’s prospects for double-digit GDP growth in 2026 and throughout the 2026–2030 period.