There is still a lot of room for Vietnamese goods to expand their presence in the European Union (EU) market, but accessing its retail distribution systems is extremely important, heard a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on August 11.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Tra (pangasius) fish exports to the EU this year is anticipated to hit over US$200 million by mid-July, with exports of this item to the highly lucrative market likely to reach nearly US$122 million.

VOV.VN - The utilisation rate of tax incentives set out in the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) in the first half this year soared by over 32%, representing a four-fold rise compared to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), according to insiders.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese enterprises have been advised to develop raw material areas which fall in line with EU regulations in order to make further inroads into the demanding market, according to industry insiders.

The socio-economic impacts of the two-year-old EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) along with issues that the deal poses for Vietnam were under focus at a scientific seminar held in Hanoi on August 4.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son joined his ASEAN counterparts in meetings with the US, India, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the EU, and Russia on August 4 within the framework of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-55) and related meetings in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's export turnover exceeded US$200 billion during the initial seven months of the year, with apparel products being one of the key export items.

VOV.VN - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted separate receptions for Greek Foreign Minister Nikolaos Dendias in Hanoi on August 1.

VOV.VN - Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son suggested Vietnam and Greece conclude negotiations, moving towards signing an agreement on shipping and an agreement on double taxation avoidance during the talks with his Greek counterpart Nikolaos Dendias in Hanoi on August 1.

VOV.VN - A limited supply source of raw materials coupled with slowing market demand has been judged to be the main factor in the recent decline of Vietnamese shrimp export turnover, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).