In the very first month of 2026, Viet Nam's durian exports recorded a breakthrough growth rate, continuing to maintain its leading position in the country's fruit and vegetable industry.

According to the Viet Nam Association of Seafood Processing and Export (VASEP), entering 2026, the pangasius industry is facing a breakthrough opportunity with the goal of achieving export turnover of 2.3 billion USD.

Following China, the United States ranked as the second-largest market, with a turnover of approximately $48.54 million, up 56.1% compared to January 2025.

Chrysanthemums, bananas, and sweet potatoes continue to be the three main export items, accounting for nearly 50% of the total export value

Viet Nam continues to stand out as one of Asia’s most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), with strong inflows recorded last year and positive prospects for 2026, according to a recent article published by Sputnik.

The EFTA side highly appreciated Việt Nam’s efforts and its market access proposals, while reaffirming the bloc’s traditional strengths in promoting private investment and technology transfer.

Restructuring the tea value chain in the period 2026–2030 is not only an internal requirement but also a condition for the tea industry to establish a new position in the international market.

Viet Nam’s agriculture exports to Japan jumped 18% last year to US$237.8 million, driven by chrysanthemum flowers, bananas and sweet potato.