Japan now open to Vietnam banana growers
Japan now open to Vietnam banana growers

VOV.VN - After six months of negotiations, bananas from Vietnam can now be exported to Japan, making it one of the first fresh fruit to gain access to that market, a leading fruit exporter has reported. 

Japan now open to Vietnam banana growers
Seafood exports to China expected to surpass US$1 billion
Seafood exports to China expected to surpass US$1 billion

VOV.VN - China is considered an emerging market of Vietnam seafood, and exports to the market are expected to hit US$1 billion this year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Seafood exports to China expected to surpass US$1 billion
Australia eases ban on shrimp import
Australia eases ban on shrimp import

VOV.VN -On February 6, the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources  announced a relaxation of the ban on importing shrimp, cooked or uncooked prawn meat products, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia. 

Australia eases ban on shrimp import
Petrol prices unchanged, oil prices fall
Petrol prices unchanged, oil prices fall

VOV.VN - The prices of RON 92 petrol and bio-fuel E5 remained unchanged while those of diesel oil 0.05S and kerosene reduced slightly in the latest regular adjustment of oil and petrol prices on February 3. 

Petrol prices unchanged, oil prices fall
Exports to US up nearly 15%
Exports to US up nearly 15%

VOV.VN - Vietnam exports to the US increased by nearly 15% to US$38.5 billion last year while imports rose by 11.7% to US$8.7 billion, according to statistics of Vietnam Customs.

Exports to US up nearly 15%
Vietnam cotton industry grows on Chinese demand
Vietnam cotton industry grows on Chinese demand

VOV.VN - Despite concerns that the industry might continue to decline, cotton imports of Vietnam have increased in the first few months of 2016-17. It is estimated that imports will experience an increase of 18%. 

Vietnam cotton industry grows on Chinese demand
Vietnam fresh dragon fruit gets ‘visa’ to enter Japan
Vietnam fresh dragon fruit gets ‘visa’ to enter Japan

VOV.VN - Japan has agreed to officially import fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam, the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association said on January 17.

Vietnam fresh dragon fruit gets ‘visa’ to enter Japan
Exports to Canada up almost 10%
Exports to Canada up almost 10%

VOV.VN - Vietnam exports to Canada rose 9.54% to nearly US$2.5 billion for 11 months leading up to December 2016, according to Vietnam Customs.

Exports to Canada up almost 10%
13 export products target billions of US dollar in 2017
13 export products target billions of US dollar in 2017

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade has set an export target for 2017 with 13 key products projected to reach billions of US dollar each.

13 export products target billions of US dollar in 2017
Special and unique agricultural products for Tet
Special and unique agricultural products for Tet

VOV.VN - As the traditional Lunar New Year festival or Tet is approaching, many special and unique agricultural products like watermelon, bonsai kumquat, chicken listed in “Red book”, and Tran Mong orchid are coming onto the market.

Special and unique agricultural products for Tet
Vietnam to export processed chicken to Japan, EU
Vietnam to export processed chicken to Japan, EU

VOV.VN - This year Vietnam expects to ship processed chicken to demanding markets like Japan and the EU, said Hoang Thanh Van, head of the Animal Husbandry Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Vietnam to export processed chicken to Japan, EU
Trade with UK continues to grow after Brexit
Trade with UK continues to grow after Brexit

VOV.VN - Vietnam exporters shipments to the UK jumped 4.7% year-on-year to US$4.43 billion for the 11 months leading up to December 2016, showing Brexit had minimal impact on trade, Vietnam Customs has reported.

Trade with UK continues to grow after Brexit
US, Switzerland buyers turning towards Vietnam gemstones
US, Switzerland buyers turning towards Vietnam gemstones

VOV.VN - The US, the world's largest diamond market by total dollar sales, is increasingly turning to coloured gemstones from Vietnam as its jewellery of choice, according to data compiled by Vietnam Customs.

US, Switzerland buyers turning towards Vietnam gemstones
Exports to Cambodia dip more than 10%
Exports to Cambodia dip more than 10%

VOV.VN - Vietnam exports to Cambodia dropped 10.63% to US$1.9 billion for 11 months leading up to December 2016, according to Vietnam Customs.

Exports to Cambodia dip more than 10%
Paper imports on the rise
Paper imports on the rise

VOV.VN - Paper imports increased 15.2% in volume to 1.7 million tons and 7.5% in value to US$1.3 billion in the first 11 months of this year, according to Vietnam Customs.

Paper imports on the rise
Sweet toothed Hanoi shoppers spend more this holiday season
Sweet toothed Hanoi shoppers spend more this holiday season

VOV.VN - Supermarket fast moving consumer good sales in the run up to this year’s Christmas and TET holidays have increased at a marked rate, per the latest retail data from government offices. 

Sweet toothed Hanoi shoppers spend more this holiday season
China remains Vietnam’s key fertiliser supplier
China remains Vietnam’s key fertiliser supplier

VOV.VN - Vietnam companies imported 3.7 million tons of fertilizer worth more than US$1 million in the first 11 months of this year, down 6.88% in volume and 20.5% in value against the same period last year.

China remains Vietnam’s key fertiliser supplier
Mangosteen hit US and Australian supermarket shelves
Mangosteen hit US and Australian supermarket shelves

VOV.VN - Vietnam mangosteens and lychees have been licenced to enter the US and Australia. This is a good sign for the fruit and vegetable sector.

Mangosteen hit US and Australian supermarket shelves
RoK initiates AD investigation into Vietnam Ferro and Silico-Manganese
RoK initiates AD investigation into Vietnam Ferro and Silico-Manganese

VOV.VN - The Korean Trade Commission (KTC) has announced to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on ferro-manganese (FeMn) and Silico-Manganese (SiMn) products imported from Vietnam, Ukraine and India.

RoK initiates AD investigation into Vietnam Ferro and Silico-Manganese
Wheat imports up in ten months
Wheat imports up in ten months

VOV.VN - Vietnam imported more than 4 million tons of wheat valued at US$849.5 million during the first ten months of this year, up 100.1% in volume and 62% in value, according to Vietnam Customs. 

Wheat imports up in ten months
Paper exports inch up
Paper exports inch up

VOV.VN - Exports of paper and paper products in the first ten months this year increased by 5.6% to US$413.4 million against the same period last year, according to Vietnam Customs. 

Paper exports inch up
US – major importer of Vietnam bamboo products
US – major importer of Vietnam bamboo products

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s bamboo products export inched 1% to US$212.1 million in 10 months leading up to November 2016 against the same period last year, according to Vietnam Customs.

US – major importer of Vietnam bamboo products
Vietnam’s coal exports down in ten months
Vietnam’s coal exports down in ten months

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 827,500 tons of coal during the first 10 months of this year to earn US$83.4 million, down 45.94% in volume and 48.63% in value, according to the statistics from Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam’s coal exports down in ten months
Rubber exports go up in volume and value
Rubber exports go up in volume and value

VOV.VN - Rubber exports are estimated at 117,000 tons in November with a value of US$165 million, bringing the total export volume in 11 months of this year to 1.1 million tons to fetch US$1.43 billion (up 12.3% in volume and 4.6% in value), according to Vietnam Customs.

Rubber exports go up in volume and value
OTC market heats up on State-owned firms
OTC market heats up on State-owned firms

Shares of many big enterprises have become hot commodities in recent days on the over-the-counter (OTC) market as investors bet on yet to list companies to be superstars on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM).

OTC market heats up on State-owned firms
Tuna exports to EU on the rise
Tuna exports to EU on the rise

VOV.VN - Vietnam tuna exports to the EU is showing signs of recovery and upturn in the remainder of this year after several months of declines, hitting US$87.9 million in ten months, a year-on-year rise of 4.9%.

Tuna exports to EU on the rise
Exports to Myanmar dwindle in ten months
Exports to Myanmar dwindle in ten months

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s exports to Myanmar dipped 11.1% to US$275.2 million during the first ten months of this year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Exports to Myanmar dwindle in ten months
Cosmetics industry getting a green makeover
Cosmetics industry getting a green makeover

VOV.VN - Though relatively small, having generated only US$652 million in total sales last year, rising middle-class disposable incomes are feeding strong growth in the Vietnam cosmetics market.

Cosmetics industry getting a green makeover
Spain – largest importer of Vietnam processed bivalve molluscs
Spain – largest importer of Vietnam processed bivalve molluscs

VOV.VN - Exports of bivalve molluscs to Spain in ten months leading up to November hit US$13.2 million, a year-on-year increase of 26.5%, according to the statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Spain – largest importer of Vietnam processed bivalve molluscs
Steel tops among export products to Cambodia
Steel tops among export products to Cambodia

VOV.VN - Vietnam exports 28 types of products to Cambodia to get nearly US$1.8 billion in the first ten months of this year, down 11.53% against the corresponding period last year, according to preliminary statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Steel tops among export products to Cambodia