Vietnam’s pepper industry is set for an eventful year in 2025 as global production continues to decline while demand from key markets fluctuates, creating both challenges and opportunities for exporters.
Despite a 5.1% drop in export volume, Vietnam’s pepper industry recorded a 45.4% increase in export turnover in 2024, reaching nearly 1.4 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).
Vietnam exported 235,335 tonnes of pepper, including 207,498 tonnes of black pepper and 27,837 tonnes of white pepper, in January - November to earn 1.22 billion USD, with the US being the biggest importer, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).
Vietnam exported 18,415 tonnes of pepper in October, valued at 120.6 million USD, the General Department of Customs has reported.
State President Luong Cuong on February 20 urged the Ministry of National Defence, to take the lead in implementing the restructuring scheme, based on the principle of "one agency handles multiple tasks, and each task is assigned to only one body."
The Government held a law-making session in Hanoi on February 20 to discuss seven draft laws, each designed to introduce new and breakthrough regulations that will clear the path for future growth.
Da Nang city's Department of Tourism, in collaboration with Vietnam Airlines and 12 leading travel companies, on February 19 inaugurated a shared booth at the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE 2025), held at the Yashobhoomi India International Convention and Expo Centre in New Delhi, India.
Vietnam has shown strong appeal to international visitors, with recent Google search data revealing a significant surge in foreigners’ travel-related queries over the past three months, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism’s Tourism Information Technology Centre.
Vietnam’s digital transformation is paving the way for economic modernisation, business innovation, and an enhanced quality of life, according to the US-based website medium.com.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sar Sokha, in Hanoi on February 19.
The 15th National Assembly concluded its 9th extraordinary session on February 19, marking a significant milestone in the country's legislative reforms, and administrative restructuring efforts.
The Can Gio international transshipment port project has taken a significant step forward with its official inclusion in Vietnam’s seaport development plan.
The surge in AI demand is significantly impacting plans on data centre investment and expansion in Vietnam as global tech giants and local players are racing to capture the market.
Vietnamese businesses will participate in the world's leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry Drinktec 2025 that is scheduled to take place in Munich, Germany, from September 15-19.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam on February 18 received Chen Gang, member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Secretary of the CPC Committee of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Chairman of the Regional People's Congress Standing Committee.
Vietnam is actively promoting digital transformation to implement the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57 issued in December 2024, which sets a goal of creating breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.
With its pristine beauty and historical importance, the Bach Long Vi island district in the northern port city of Hai Phong is not only home to fishermen, youth volunteers, and residents who have volunteered to stay on the island, but also serves as a landmark affirming Vietnam's sacred and inviolable sea and island sovereignty
Over the past four decades, Vietnam has made significant efforts in developing an independent and self-reliant economy, while actively expanding its presence in global markets.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang welcomed over 897,000 visitors, including 126,000 foreigners, in January, achieving 8.4% of the annual target, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Japan's Yamato Holdings to invest in logistics centres in Vietnam, while receiving its Executive Officer and President Nagao Yutaka in Hanoi on February 17.
The 33rd Havana International Book Fair running from February 13-23, features over 40 countries, including Vietnam.
On February 17, General Director of the Vietnam News Agency Vu Viet Trang attended the 54th Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) Executive Board Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 17 for Reha Denemec, Vice President of Türkiye's IC ICTAS Group, the general contractor in the VIETUR consortium which is carrying out bidding package 5.10 on the construction and installation of equipment at the passenger terminal of component project 3 of Long Thanh international airport project.
The National Assembly (NA) on February 17 passed the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on the Organisation of the NA at its ongoing 9th extraordinary session, with all 461 present legislators, or 96.44% of the total number of deputies, casting “yes” votes.
