Talking to the media on the occasion of the recent 20th China - ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China - ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) in Nanning city, China's Guangxi province, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien said Vietnam will continue to negotiate with China on protocols for imports and exports, especially watermelon, frozen durian, chili, medicinal herbs and citrus fruits. If these issues are taken care of, bilateral trade will be favorable and the exponential growth rate will continue, stated Tien. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam earned 3.45 billion USD from exporting vegetables and fruits in the first eight months of 2023, up 57.5% year-on-year. Currently, China remains Vietnam’s biggest veggie and fruit importer, accounting for 65% of the revenue. General Director of Chanh Thu Fruit Export - Import Group Joint Stock Company Ngo Tuong Vy said that although China has tightened control over … [Read more...] about Veggie, fruit exports to China enjoy double-digit growth rate