Tag: evfta
Vietnam needs to develop raw materials production to take advantage of EVFTA
A shortage of raw materials remained an obstacle that needed to be removed if Vietnamese textiles and garment enterprises want to seize export opportunities in the European Union (EU) under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), according to experts.
20,000 tonnes of raw sugar per year to be exempt from EU import duties
VOV.VN - Under the terms of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), it is anticipated that the EU will offer tax incentives for 10,000 tonnes of white sugar and 10,000 tonnes of products containing over 80% sugar, according to the Agro Processing and Market Development Authority (Agrotrade).
Trade surplus hits record of US$14.46 billion by mid-September
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s trade surplus reached a record high of US$14.46 billion by mid-September, the highest level ever recorded, according to figures released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
First fragrant rice shipment exported to EU under EVFTA
VOV.VN - The Mekong Delta province of An Giang on September 22 held a ceremony to announce the export of the first shipment of fragrant rice Jasmine 85 to the European Union under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
Vietnam’s GDP to grow 2-3% this year: former GSO director
Vietnam’s GDP growth this year can reach 2 – 3%, according to former director of the General Statistics Office (GSO) Nguyen Bich Lam.
Exports to EU market increase following EVFTA coming into effect
VOV.VN - Vietnam's exports to the EU have enjoyed a number of positive signs since the implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) in early August.
Leather & footwear sector unlikely to meet US$24bln export target
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese leather & footwear sector is finding it difficult to fulfil the US$24 billion export target this year due to shrinking markets globally, according to Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Fruit exports enjoy substantial preferential tariffs under EVFTA
VOV.VN - Vietnam successfully exported its first batch of passion fruit to the EU on September 16 with substantial preferential tariffs following the enforcement of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
Vietnam facilitates investment of EU firms: PM
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 16 received Dutch and Belgian Ambassadors to Vietnam along with EU investors who want to pour capital into a seaport logistics project worth nearly US$1 billion in Vietnam.
Poland to promote all-round cooperation with Vietnam
VOV.VN - Poland supports and desires to strengthen all-round cooperation with Vietnam, Polish President Andrzei Duda told newly accredited ambassador Nguyen Hung in Warsaw on September 15.
