With the opening of the first Uniqlo store in Vietnam, HCM City has added another fashion giant to its growing list of popular brands.

The total value of Vietnamese fruit market is estimated at $20 to $30 billion. However, this thriving market seems to be neglected by agro firms, while there have been more and more imported fruits showing up in Vietnamese people’s fridges.

Vietnam’s first eight tons of mangoes have reached the US market with blockchain-based traceability technology.

To obtain the right to provide radiation of fruits to be exported to the US, Toan Phat Company not only had to ask for permission from Aphis but also get consent from Son Son, the only service provider at this time.vvv

VietNamNet Bridge - Warned of big obstacles in the US market, exporters hope Vietnam’s tropical fruits can win over the lucrative American market.

VietNamNet Bridge - After 10 years of negotiations, Vietnam’s mango has received a license to enter the US market. However, the door to the market is narrow, with many barriers.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has several times asked the leaders of the Government, National Assembly and local authorities to help sell Vietnamese farm produce in the world market.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam fruits have penetrated 60 markets as food safety standards have improved in recent years.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese have to buy some imported fruits at exorbitant prices, but can only export fruit at low prices. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam spends big money every year to buy foreign goods and services, including those which could be made or offered domestically.