VOV.VN - The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a strong impact on the export of Vietnamese agricultural products, especially to major markets such as China, the United States, and the European Union.
VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded a trade surplus exceeding US$10 billion by mid-August as exports continued to bounce back during the first half of August, according to the latest statistics compiled by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
VOV.VN - While many of Vietnamese agricultural exports have faced COVID-19 challenges, rice exports during the opening seven months of the year increased by 10.9% in value, with the price of 5% broken rice now the highest globally.
The golden time for Vietnam to promote its rice brand will come once the country is able to promptly expand production of ST25 rice in line with a safe process, according to rice exporters.
VOV.VN - Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows from Europe will initially be slow to move into Vietnam following the implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which entered into force on August 1.
VOV.VN - Local products account for over 90% of domestic enterprises' distribution systems, while they account for between 60% and 96% for foreign supermarkets, according to figures released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
VOV.VN - The implementation of the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), coupled with the increasing penetration rate of foreign businesses domestically, has led to great pressure being put on local retailers.
VOV.VN - Aside from enjoying preferential tariffs brought about by the European-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), local steel firms have been advised to update their technologies and meet rules on product origin in order to make inroads into the EU.
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan to implement the European-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which originally came into force on August 1.
VOV.VN - An upcoming online trade conference to discuss Vietnamese and Bulgarian consumer goods is expected to offer an ideal platform for enterprises to boost linkages whilst seeking greater business opportunities.