China's commerce ministry said on Wednesday that it is launching an anti-dumping probe into dichlorosilane imports from Japan, according to a statement published on its website.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that in 2026, export turnover is expected to increase by over 8%, and the trade balance will continue to maintain a high surplus.

Viet Nam’s total import-export turnover in 2025 reached a record high of US$930.05 billion, up 18.2% year on year, with a trade surplus of US$20.03 billion, according to the National Statistics Office (GSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

Viet Nam exported more than 8.06 million tons of rice last year, with the Philippines as the largest buyer importing more than 3.2 million tons and accounting for around 40% of Viet Nam’s total rice exports.

Pepper exports in the last month of the year continued their positive growth momentum, contributing to bringing the total pepper export value for 2025 to an all-time high of $1.66 billion.

Lobster became Viet Nam’s #1 shrimp export to China in 2025, reaching $817 million.

In 2026, the fisheries sector aims for a total fisheries output of over 10 million tons, an increase of 0.6% compared to 2025.

Viet Nam’s tuna exports to Canada continued to grow in 2025 but showed month-to-month fluctuations, as market standards and sustainability requirements become increasingly demanding.