Fruit, vegetable exports skyrocket in H1
HCMC – Vietnam’s January-June fruit and vegetable exports have grown a staggering 63% compared to the same period last year at US$2.8 billion, accounting for 90% of the total in 2022. In June alone, the country has earned US$723 million from fruit and vegetable exports, soaring by 79% compared to
Optimistic prospect for veggie, fruit export as China eases Covid rules
HCMC – China’s relaxation of Covid rules is expected to spur Vietnam’s vegetable and fruit exports and help the sector earn US$4 billion in 2023. Agro products exported to China via phytosanitary protocols are forecast to grow rapidly this year thanks to the reopening of the biggest market for
China relaxes Covid rules on imported goods
HCMC – The Chinese customs has announced that the country will no longer conduct Covid-19 measures, including nucleic acid testing, at ports of entry for imported goods. The revocation starts from January 8, 2023, and applies to cold-chain food and non-cold-chain items. Meanwhile, Covid-19 testing
China tightens regulations on agricultural imports
HCMC – China has revised its regulations on agricultural imports, making it harder to sell the products to its market, the Plant Protection Department said. Vietnam now has seven traditional export fruits, comprising mango, dragon fruit, longans, lychees, watermelons, rambutans and jackfruits, and
China considers importing sweet potatoes from Vietnam
CAN THO – China will send a team to Vietnam this week to conduct inspections of sweet potato growing areas and packaging facilities in preparation for importing the produce into the Chinese market. Le Van Thiet, deputy director of the Plant Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture