The CEPA will eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs on over 90 percent of UAE exports to Viet Nam, covering 99 percent of the total value of these exports

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has announced stricter inspection measures on durian shipments imported from Viet Nam over concerns about pesticide residues.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the issuance of Certificates of Analysis (COA) has been implemented in several localities.

According to Secretary General of the Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association Le Viet Anh, pepper remained Viet Nam’s leading spice export in 2025, with shipments exceeding 247,000 tonnes, accounting for 59.3% of total spice export volume.

The US market declined mainly in the tuna group, due to the impact of MMPA regulations and difficulties in implementing Circular 74 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment related to the issuance of COA certification.

Viet Nam’s seafood export turnover reached approximately US$874 million in January 2026, up 13% year on year, as exporters worked to maintain orders amid continued pressure on global seafood trade from technical barriers and tariffs in several major markets

In 2025, Viet Nam’s pangasius export turnover reached nearly US$2.2 billion, up eight per cent year-on-year.

Nguyen Thi Huong, Director of the National Statistics Office, said Viet Nam’s solid growth in 2025 demonstrated the gradually strengthened internal capacity and resilience, providing an important springboard for 2026 and beyond.