The Ministry of Industry and Trade issues directive to strengthen energy security. Seafood exports diverge by market: China surges while the U.S. slows The Middle East conflict causes shipments from Ho Chi Minh City to Europe to be delayed by 7–10 days. The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz to the global energy market illustrated in a chart. Fruit and vegetable exports surge nearly 73%, sector accelerates from the start of the year Tire exports to the EU: Bright prospects accompanied by mounting trade defense pressures Taiwan tightens inspections on durian imports from Vietnam. The European Union continues to tighten sustainability regulations on imported coffee products.