Van Nguyen

Garment and textiles face reality of fierce global rivalry

January 08, 2022 | 22:00

Vietnam’s garment and textile sector has reached the 2021 export target, but is confronted with ever-growing competition from the Asian continent as well as other markets.

More to come from exports in seafood

January 08, 2022 | 17:40

Seafood exporters surprised in 2021 with a turnover of $8.9 billion, up 6 per cent compared to 2020, but experts and government officials recommend further diversifying targeted export markets and making good use of existing trade agreements.

Fruit exporters seek irradiation variety

December 30, 2021 | 14:28

Many orders, coupled with a strong increase in the demand for fresh fruits from the United States, could be a gold mine for Vietnamese exporters if problems related to the only suitable preservation company were dealt with.

Rubber hits price stability as exporters cast net wider

December 17, 2021 | 10:00

Vietnamese rubber exports have reached decent figures, albeit based on lower expectations – and exporters are now hoping that China will soon increase its hunger for their rubber, while at the same time preparing to shift towards new markets to end the long-lasting dependence on the Chinese market.

Bottlenecks could put paid to pepper

December 16, 2021 | 17:00

Pepper prices have been skyrocketing to the highest level since 2018 – but with a lack of supply, many pepper growers have put little trust in the black seeds and even reduced plantations to be less dependent on the fluctuating market.

Vietnam Value Programme gears up for brand supremacy

December 16, 2021 | 12:48

Amid its integration into global markets, Vietnam’s government has been emphasising the role of national brands with the Vietnam Value Programme, which will head into its next round in March to select those companies and products that will be further supported in the domestic and overseas markets.