Vietnam’s e-commerce expected to grow further (03/03/2023)
Despite the global recession that has hit e-commerce markets in the world’s biggest economies, Vietnam appears well positioned, in contrast, and is expected to grow through this phase, according to an article published on the foreign investment consulting firm Dezan Shira & Associates’ Vietnam Briefing website.

Fruit, vegetable exports see high potential, tough requirements (02/03/2023)
Vietnamese vegetables and fruits are eyeing various potential markets from Asia to Europe, and from the Middle East to North America and America, in which quality requirements and standards are high, prompting domestic exporters to work harder to conquer, said experts at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on March 1.

Horticultural expo draws in over 200 brands (02/03/2023)
HortEx Vietnam 2023, the fifth international exhibition and conference for horticultural and floricultural production and processing technology in Vietnam, opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 1.

Vietnamese produce sold on Alibaba.com (02/03/2023)
Many Vietnamese businesses, cooperatives reported that they have earned millions of USD via selling agricultural products to international buyers on Alibaba.com.

Vietnam speeds up digitalisation in trade promotion activities (02/03/2023)
Digitalising trade promotion activities and the application of information technology are important aspects of the country’s strategy for building a digital government, digital economy, and digital society, said Vu Ba Phu, Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Cashew industry moves to boost green production, consumption (01/03/2023)
Although the cashew nut processing and exporting industry was warned of many difficulties in 2023, Vietnamese exporters still have many opportunities to boost exports if both businesses and farmers turn to green production, insiders have said.

Mexico reduces anti-dumping tax on galvanised steel imports from Vietnam (01/03/2023)
The International Trade Practices Unit (UPCI) of Mexico’s Ministry of Economy has decided to adjust the tax rate imposed on galvanised steel imports from Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Opportunities to boost export of processed foodstuff to Asia -Pacific, African markets (01/03/2023)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) hosted a conference with Vietnamese trade representative offices abroad on February 28 to discuss opportunities to promote the export of processed foodstuff to in Asia-Pacific and African markets.

Vietnam to remain important link in global supply chains: economist (01/03/2023)
Vietnam will remain an important link in global supply chains and a destination favoured by many businesses, said Tim Leelahaphan, Standard Chartered’s economist for Thailand and Vietnam, on February 28.

‘Vietnam can only produce screws for car license plates’: professor (01/03/2023)
A speech by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Dang Tuat, Chairman of the Vietnam Association for Supporting Industries (VASI), has raised controversy after he reportedly stated that Vietnam can only make screws for car license plates.

International cashew nut conference underway in HCM City (28/02/2023)
The three-day 12th Vinacas Golden Cashew Rendezvous saw its main event kick off in Ho Chi Minh City on February 27, attracting the participation of 350 delegates from more than 40 countries and territories worldwide.

Leather Summit 2023 to open this week (28/02/2023)
The Leather Summit 2023 will be held at the famous Craft Village Cluster in Phu Yen commune and Thon That Craft Village, Minh Duc commune, Hanoi on March 1.

Trade ministry supports businesses to boost exports to China (28/02/2023)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has said that it will organise a wide range of trade promotion activities to support businesses in exporting their products to China.

US asked to help facilitate export of Vietnam’s fresh fruits (28/02/2023)
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai has called on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote the approval process for irradiation facilities so as to facilitate the export of Vietnam’s fresh fruits to the US.

Vietnam targets coconut product exports of 1 billion USD (27/02/2023)
Exports of coconut products were worth 900 million USD last year and are expected to top 1 billion USD this year, according to the Vietnam Coconut Association.

Vietnam becomes China’s top banana importer (27/02/2023)
Vietnam’s provinces see great opportunities for full-tax export of fresh bananas to the Chinese market after the protocol on phytosanitary requirements was signed in November 2022.

Vietnamese agricultural products increasingly welcomed in Belgium (27/02/2023)
More and more people in Belgium know about Vietnamese agricultural products and welcomed them.

Vietnam posts US$1.7 billion trade surplus in mid-February (27/02/2023)
Vietnam has seen a trade surplus of US$1.68 billion in the year to February 15, with the surplus of the first half of February alone contributing US$1.1 billion, official data showed.

Vietnam’s dragon fruit, banana, durian exports target US$2 billion in 2023 (27/02/2023)
The export of dragon fruit, banana and durian is expected to contribute US$2 billion to the country’s export turnover in 2023.

Ministry assists exporters in optimising foreign distribution channels (24/02/2023)
The distribution systems of foreign retailers have become an effective and sustainable export channel, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will continue to support domestic firms to make the most of this channel, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai.