Regulation updates

Positive signals for Vietnam's wood industry in 2026: Both wood and wooden product exports grow strongly

Entering 2026, Vietnam's wood and wood product export industry…

Vietnam's Circular No. 03/2026/TT-BNNMT Update: New Regulations on the Quarantine of Animals and Aquatic Animal Products

Vietnam's Circular No. 03/2026/TT-BNNMT, issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, introduces new regulations governing the quarantine of animals and aquatic animal products. Below are the key updates that importers, exporters, logistics providers, and seafood processing businesses should understand to ensure smooth customs clearance, cargo movement, and compliance with Vietnam's applicable regulations.

India imposes taxes and bans exports of certain rice varieties

On september 8, 2022, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade of India issued Notification No. 31/2015-2020, deciding…

The Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) stated that, in addition to the decline in Vietnam’s domestic supply, the country’s most important import source from Brazil will also be affected as Brazil prepares to put two new processing plants into operation.

Brazil’s pepper production in 2024 may decline by 20-25% compared to…