(VOV) - The Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has launched an investigation into alleged dumping of steel coils imported from Vietnam and China, following a petition filed by FIW Steel Sdn Bhd (FIW).

Enterprises in the southern province of Dong Nai have been advised to innovate manufacturing technology, improve their brand names and boost trade promotion to anticipate opportunities offered by the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by the end of this year. 

The Vietnamese economy is forecast to pick up moderately at 6.1-6.2% thanks to improving exports, investment and household purchasing demand. 

The country's consumer price index (CPI) this month is expected to be stable or slightly increase over the previous month due to balanced demand and supply as well as strengthened price stabilisation.

(VOV) - Duc Dat Plastic Company in the Tan Tao industrial zone plans to export around 16,000 sprayers used in agriculture and industry valued at US$120,000 to Cuba and Myanmar.

(VOV) - The Saudi Arabia Embassy in Hanoi has reported that a series of Vietnamese-originated agricultural product and food shipments were returned or given warnings by importers because of quality, hygiene and safety violations.

Vietnam based automobile manufacturers are deliberating continuing activities in manufacturing or shifting to importing CKD units before the deadline of 2018, when Vietnam fully opens its door to global trade by reducing import taxes to zero.

(VOV) - Vietnam aquatic products exports dipped 17.4% to US$1.36 billion for the first quarter of this year. 

(VOV) - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has raised the export duty on cassava chips to 5% in an effort to dampen foreign demand and keep the cost of petrol from escalating.

Local footwear manufacturers should improve the design and quality of their products to attract local customers after bringing the local footwear market under free trade agreements, said experts.