foreign trade

Rules of origin trip up garment and textile opportunities from EVFTA

February 21, 2020 | 12:03

Garment and textile firms are aware of the opportunities from the EVFTA but face difficulties in complying with the rules of origin.

300 tonnes of agricultural products exported to China as border gates open

February 20, 2020 | 15:00

In the first days after opening the main border gate Tan Thanh (Lang Son province), 300 tonnes of agricultural products have been exported.

EVFTA to have active impacts on budget revenue

February 18, 2020 | 21:57

Ha Duy Tung, deputy head of the Department of International Co-operation, explains why the landmark deal would have a positive impact on budget revenue.

Vietnam maintains third rank in international logistics opportunities

February 17, 2020 | 19:22

Vietnam has maintained its third spot in the international ranking of logistics opportunities, according to the Agility Emerging Market Logistics Index in 2020.

Export-import to China impacted by COVID-19

February 17, 2020 | 11:43

In 2019, China was Vietnam's second-largest foreign market with $41.41 billion, but the coronavirus outbreak has put a damper on trade, tourism and aviation.

Vietnamese seafood industry sails over coronavirus outbreak

February 14, 2020 | 18:35

Local seafood firms managed to avoid the impacts of the coronavirus crisis by diversifying their export markets.

Pharmaceuticals, milk, and livestock in for stiffer competition with EVFTA

February 14, 2020 | 16:24

Competition will toughen in pharmaceuticals, milk, and livestock after the EVFTA comes into effect, according to VnDirect Securities Company.

European Parliament approves historic FTA with Vietnam

February 12, 2020 | 20:43

The European Parliament has just approved the European Union's free trade agreement with Vietnam, consisting of the EVFTA and the accompanying EVIPA.

European Parliament votes for approval of EVFTA

February 12, 2020 | 17:20

On February 12, the European Parliament will vote to approve the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).

Vietnam gives import duty exemption for medical masks and materials

February 06, 2020 | 11:36

Vietnam is considering giving an import duty exemption for medical masks, materials for local mask production, and water disinfection to fight the coronavirus.

January foreign trade turnover decreases by 16.2 per cent on-year

February 05, 2020 | 18:56

The export-import value of Vietnam in the first month reached $36.62 billion, down 18.4 per cent against the previous month and 16.2 per cent on-year.

Policymakers gather for symposium on intra-ASEAN trade in Hanoi

January 10, 2020 | 14:00

120 high-level delegates from ASEAN governments and officials gathered in Hanoi for the High-level Symposium on Intra-ASEAN Trade and Investment.

US-China tension hampers prospects of HSG

January 06, 2020 | 15:07

The heavy US tariffs on local steel products may be encouragement for local giant Hoa Sen Group's (HSG) conservative 11 per cent profit growth target.

Four-year trade surplus in 2019 reaches all-time record

December 28, 2019 | 12:11

Vietnam reported an all-time high trade surplus in the past four years, with the US, Europe, China, and ASEAN countries as the largest export markets.