In the first 4 months of 2023, Vietnam pangasius exports brought in nearly 570 million USD, down 41% compared to the same period last year. The world market is still heavily affected by inflation and economic slowdown, causing a decrease in seafood consumption demand, leading to a decrease in the volume and price of Vietnam's pangasius exports during this period. Vietnamese pangasius exports to many markets was continuously at a lower rate compared to the same period in 2022.

Export of agricultural products to northern neighbor hit $6bln last year.

India’s finance ministry is considering a proposal to impose countervailing duty on steel imports from China, Vivek Johri, chairman of the board of indirect taxes and customs, told reporters at an event on Friday.

US importers have borne almost the complete burden of tariffs placed on Chinese goods amid the long-running tit-for-tat trade war between the two global powers, according to a report from the economy, politics and society (EPoS) research centre at the universities of Bonn and Mannheim.

July marks the end of the lychee season in China but the main harvest in Vietnam. Therefore, domestic firms are advised to optimize this opportunity to boost exports to the neighbouring country.

On May 12, 2023, the Trade Remedies Administration of Thailand issued Official Letter No. 0309/1364, following Letter No. 0309/357 on February 2, 2023 on the issuance of final determinations in the end-of-term review on anti-dumping duty investigations on Vietnamese steel products, including the case of aluminum zinc alloys of cold rolled steel and the case of galvanized of cold rolled steel originating from Vietnam.

The EU’s latest adjustments in quality inspection of imported processed food and produce from Vietnam show looser regulations. This means Vietnam’s exported merchandise has improved quality, safety, and hygiene.

A go-slow-down in global demands is predicted to linger, making it difficult for Vietnam to expand exports this year, while also affecting the country’s state budget revenues.