With exports to China reaching about 5.5 billion USD in 2025, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable sector has ample room for further growth, provided it strengthens quality control, traceability and fast-track "green lane" customs clearance.

Chinese entertainment stars are increasingly choosing outfits by Vietnamese designers for red carpet events, concerts, magazine shoots and international appearances.

Although China remains Vietnam's largest and most promising export market for fruit and vegetables, future growth will depend less on expanding production at all costs and more on improving quality and adding value.

China remains Vietnam's largest market for fruit and vegetable exports, even as Beijing tightens import controls and raises food safety requirements.

The first batch of fresh durians exported under a newly applied “green lane” process was cleared for shipment to China via the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in the northern province of Lang Son on April 10.

China exported more than 800,000 tonnes of fresh grapes in 2025, generating US$1.03 billion in revenue. Among its export markets, Vietnam emerged as the largest buyer of the fruit.

Strong appetite from China is fueling a boom in Vietnam’s high-value lobster exports, marking a significant growth driver early this year.

China purchased nearly all of Vietnam’s lobster exports in 2025, spending US$845 million as demand for premium seafood soared.

Close to 2,600 agricultural and seafood product lines exported to China will be required to obtain a “confirmation letter” issued by Chinese authorities before customs declaration.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung met with ArcherMind Chairman Wang Jiping on February 5, highlighting Vietnam’s focus on science, technology, and digital transformation - especially in semiconductors and AI.

More than 60 companies from both nations convened at SBV 2026 to push for deeper cooperation in R&D and digital transformation.

The PM welcomed the China Pacific Construction Group's proposals to join large-scale infrastructure developments in Vietnam in the coming years and encouraged more investment in the country.

Vietnam is rapidly gaining ground in China’s durian market, thanks to year-round supply.

After being hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s seafood exports to the Chinese market have rebounded strongly, repeatedly setting new historical records.

China becomes Vietnam’s largest seafood importer following a 36% year-on-year growth.

China will officially allow the import of fresh jackfruits from Vietnam from June 1, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

From December 2, Chinese visitors to Vietnam can use their familiar mobile payment apps to scan VIETQR Global codes and make direct payments at shopping, dining and tourist locations nationwide.

Vietnam and China officially signed a protocol on November 27 that allows the export of fresh Vietnamese jackfruit to China, as part of an official visit by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang.

Once a red-hot franchise, Mixue stores across Vietnam are quietly shutting down amid market saturation.