In the first 7 months of the year, China spent 2.1 billion USD (54.6 trillion VND) on Vietnamese fruits and vegetables, a 15% decrease but still accounting for over half of Vietnam's export market share.
For the first time, exported fresh durian will be subject to a dedicated food safety process, covering everything from cultivation to packaging and transport.
Banana and passion fruit exports, currently generating nearly 700 million USD annually, are expected to reach the 1 billion USD milestone this year if Vietnam invests strategically and expands cultivation areas.
A sustainable durian farming model initiated by the Lam Dong Province Agricultural Extension Center and Bayer Vietnam has helped farmers in Lam Dong earn a net profit of over 1.3 billion VND per hectare.
At least 7 Singaporean members of parliament (MPs) have organized durian tours to Malaysia this month to thank their constituents for their support in the recent election.
Durian prices have plummeted, leaving many farmers in the Mekong Delta in a difficult position - unable to reduce care costs for fear of crop failure after years of substantial investment.