Hanoi, Feb. 23 -- Even as a sluggish global recovery, rising protectionism and tighter technical standards continue to pose challenges, Vietnam's agriculture and environment sector is carving out new growth opportunities by restructuring production, stepping up business initiative and shifting its growth model, with exports targeted at 73-74 billion USD.

According to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien, expanding and diversifying export markets remains a key priority in 2026. Beyond traditional destinations, the sector is intensifying efforts to penetrate emerging markets in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, while making more effective use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to strengthen competitiveness and w...