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In the first half of 2026, China increased its durian imports from Vietnam by 43%, reaching a sum of US$988 million. With a promising harvest, this robust growth is anticipated to persist. The General Department of Customs reported that durian represented…
In preparation for a potential reduction in domestic supply due to the expected El Niño weather event, the Philippines will not enforce a prohibition on rice imports this year. The possible upcoming strong El Niño, according to the nation’s Department of…
In the first half of 2026, China’s durian imports saw a significant increase of 47% compared to the previous year. This was largely due to surplus stock from Southeast Asian exporters, such as Thailand and Malaysia, following a decrease in durian prices.…
The Vietnamese auto market has witnessed a significant growth of 15% in sales during the first half of 2026, as compared to the same period last year. A substantial portion of this growth can be attributed to the robust sales of imported and hybrid vehicles.…
In the first half of 2026, Vietnam saw diamond imports totalling an estimated US$121.5 million. Of this figure, India emerged as the main supplier, accounting for approximately 52% of the total imports, around $63.2 million. This figure is a significant…
As part of its agenda to curb perceived unfair competition from online retailers like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress, Europe has initiated a €3 charge on low-value e-commerce imports from China that were previously duty-free. This move constitutes a significant…
In the latest regulatory development, Malaysia has imposed a 10% import duty on certain inbound shipments of gold bars. This unexpected decision has jolted the nation’s gold trade, with effects felt since early May, as per anonymous reports from traders and…
In 2025, Vietnam witnessed an impressive import of over 56,500 tonnes of poultry from Europe, securing the country’s position as the second-largest consumer in Southeast Asia, with the Philippines leading the pack. This considerable import included various…
Imports of U.S. fruits and vegetables to Vietnam have surged, showing a nearly 67% increase to US$900 million in 2025. This figure represents a tenfold increase from a decade ago and showcases the robust demand for U.S. produce in Vietnam. Among the top…
In the first three quarters of 2025, Vietnam saw a 9% year-on-year increase in its imports of U.S. soybeans, reaching a total value of $300 million. This surge has been attributed to ongoing efforts to incorporate these soybeans into the country’s aquaculture…
Bringing Premier International Meat Brands to Chinese Consumers JD Super, the supermarket arm of JD.com, is stepping up its game by forming strategic alliances with Argentina’s Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA) and the influential frozen meat importer, Linking…
The Philippines is witnessing a notable shift in its rice import landscape, as the archipelago’s imports fell sharply to 1.7 million tons within the first five months of 2025. This represents a significant decline of 20.9% compared to the same period last…
Vietnam imported 3,945 completely built-up (CBU) cars from China in Q1, six times over the same period last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. Despite the surging number of cars imported from China, the country was the third-largest…
Vietnam imported 44,973 cars in the first seven months, down 47.5 percent year-on-year amid a slump in auto demand due to Covid-19. The value of the cars was around $1 billion, falling by 47 percent year-on-year, according to Vietnam Customs. Over 80 percent…
Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has decided to temporarily suspend the import of fish and shrimps from Việt Nam. The ban, effective from March 1, is in accordance with the regulatory procedure for fish and other aquaculture export establishments of SFDA,…
China has authorised 22 Vietnamese businesses to export rice into its market, Việt Nam’s Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD) announced. China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) has given only…
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