VOV.VN - The nation is poised to become a deep seafood processing centre and join the group made up of the three leading seafood producing and exporting countries in the world, according to a national seafood development strategy towards 2030, with a vision forward to 2045.

VOV.VN - The nation looks set to enjoy a wealth of opportunities to increase export turnover of numerous key products to the UK through the enforcement of the UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).

Vietnam and the UK concluded necessary procedures for the temporary application of the bilateral free trade agreement from 6am of January 1, 2021 (Vietnam time) following the signing of the deal on December 29, 2020.

The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), which will come into force at 23:00 on December 31, 2020, will open the door wider for bilateral economic and trade ties and help form a solid foundation for their strategic partnership to reach a new height.

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Producers and Exporters (VASEP) said it plans several measures to help its members further penetrate the global supply chain and enable the fisheries sector to reach its export target of US$12 billion in 2025, 40% higher than this year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's shrimp exports are expected to record a dramatic increase of 12.4% to US$3.78 billion in comparison with other export items this year despite suffering from the adverse impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - Vietnam has ratified a free frade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, and inked the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership , and another FTA with the United Kingdom, offering a window of opportunity for the country to boost trade with its partners.

VOV.VN - The national brand of Vietnam has been valued at US$319 billion for this year by Brand Finance, a sharp increase of 29% in comparison to the previous year, thereby becoming the fastest growing national brand in the world.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto showed their elation at the positive development of relations between the two countries during their phone talks on December 22.

VOV.VN - Local farm produce businesses have been advised to come up with concrete strategies to take full advantage of opportunities presented by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), according to insiders.