VOV.VN - Vietnam’s participation in several new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs) will serve to create greater opportunities for the development of the local logistics sector, according to industry insiders.

Iron and steel exports to the European Union (EU) reached 713,000 tonnes in the first five months of this year, up five times year-on-year, reported the General Department of Customs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has exported various kinds of tropical fruits to the European Union, but passion fruit and lychees are among items that are much sought after by EU consumers, according to the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports are anticipated to prosper ahead in the fourth quarter of the year and are likely to achieve the export target of between US$3.5 billion and US$3.6 billion, according to forecasts made by the Agro Processing and Market Development Authority.

VOV.VN - A fully-developed strategy is required in order to bolster the nation’s agro-fisheries exports to the French market, especially as these products account for just a small proportion of total export turnover of Vietnamese goods, according to industry insiders.

“Thieu” lychees from Vietnam have hit the shelves of Carrefour Tongre supermarkets in Brussels, Belgium, since June 23 thanks to efforts of the Vinamex company and partners in bringing the Vietnamese specialty fruit to Europe to utilise the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Trade in goods between Vietnam and the European Union (EU) has seen positive growth since the beginning of 2021, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported a total of 4.88 million tonnes of iron and steel worth US$3.61 billion during the five months of the year, with China emerging as the largest buyer, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on June 16 held separate meetings with ambassadors of New Zealand, Argentina, Pakistan and Romania who came to present their credentials.

VOV.VN - The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has been effectively utilised by local firms, with 180,551 EUR.1 certificates of origin (C/O) being issued for goods exported to the EU worth a total of US$6.6 billion since the enforcement of the trade deal in August 2020.