Vietnam's lychee exports to China surge, with 4,000 tons sold in just 10 days amid strong early-season demand.

In a recent directive, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the Ministry of Finance to instruct the customs force to prioritise the swift clearance of fresh farm produce for export.

Vietnam always welcomes Chinese businesses and investors, especially in high-tech, digital transformation, and sustainable development sectors, said Vietnamese Consul General in Guangzhou Nguyen Viet Dung.

The two sides agreed to promote trade and open markets for Vietnamese agricultural, forestry, and aquatic exports to China, with focus on speeding up negotiations, and completing procedures to soon sign protocols on the export of these products.

Durian shipments rejected by China prompt calls to probe Korean fertilizer cadmium levels.

The average export price of Vietnamese mangoes also rose by 72.65%, reflecting strong consumer acceptance in China.

Farmers urge scientists to trace contamination sources before the harvest.

Authorities investigate contamination sources as Vietnam pushes for cleaner durian exports.

In a significant development for Vietnam’s durian industry, China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) has officially approved 829 new growing area codes and 131 packing facility codes, expanding Vietnam’s access to this lucrative market.

As China tightens rules over banned substances in fruit imports, Vietnam’s durian industry is on high alert.

Chinese wide-width hot-rolled steel bypasses trade defenses, alarming local industry stakeholders.

China’s strict food safety measures lead to a sharp drop in Vietnam’s durian exports.

Cambodia gains access to China’s $7B durian market, challenging Vietnam and other exporters.

China emerged as the leading importer in the quarter, with its mollusc imports from Vietnam exceeding 23 million USD, a staggering rise of nearly 2,000%.

China is tightening its import regulations, aligning them more closely with high-standard markets like Japan and South Korea. This requires VN producers and exporters to adopt more professional, transparent, and sustainable business practices.

Currently, there are about 29,320 swallow houses in 40 out of 63 cities and provinces in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s seafood exports to China surged past the U.S. in April, marking a major shift driven by tariffs and shifting market strategies.

The Chinese durian market has value expected to reach $10 billion for Vietnam However, durian exports to the market face quality warnings and new competition from Laos and Indonesia.

A surge of Chinese goods is expected in Vietnam as firms reroute exports in response to new US tariffs.