According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, exports in March were estimated at US$482.6 million, up from the previous month and slightly higher than a year earlier.

Imports in the first three months totalled around US$761 million, while the sector recorded a trade surplus of nearly US$717 million.

China remained the largest market, accounting for more than half of total export value and recording strong growth, showing continued dependence on the market. The US ranked second, followed by the Republic of Korea and Japan.

Several markets outside Asia posted high growth, pointing to expanding export markets. However, exports remain concentrated in a few key partners, with China remaining the dominant market.

EU to tighten controls on Vietnamese dragon fruit and passion fruit

VOV.VN - The European Union is set to tighten controls on Vietnamese dragon fruit and passion fruit following concerns raised by French authorities over pesticide residue violations, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in France.