Agricultural exports hit $43 billion

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Agricultural exports hit $43 billion

31/07/2026

00:50

After just seven months, Vietnam's total farm, forestry, and seafood exports have surged to nearly 43-billion US dollars, up 7.5% from this time in 2025.

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Agricultural exports hit $43 billion

Economy 00:50

After just seven months, Vietnam's total farm, forestry, and seafood exports have surged to nearly 43-billion US dollars, up 7.5% from this time in 2025.

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