VOV.VN - Vietnam’s import-export value from the beginning of the year to August 15 stood at an estimated US$402 billion with a trade surplus of US$16.25 billion, reported the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The management board of Lao Cai Economic Zone launched a digital feature at the Kim Thanh International Border Gate No. 2 in the northern province of Lao Cai on August 21, with an aim to reduce time and costs related to customs clearance for exports-imports through this border gate.

VOV.VN - The country had exported a total of 1.54 million tonnes of coffee worth US$2.81 billion by mid-August, representing a fall of 20% in volume but up nearly 5% in value on-year thanks to high export prices, according to the latest statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced the list of 210 businesses that are eligible to export rice.

VOV.VN - Despite enduring numerous challenges in the opening months of the year, Vietnamese Tra fish (pangasius) exports are showing positive signs in several key markets such as China, Hong Kong (China), and the United States, with the product forecast to hit over US$1.7 billion this year.

Dwindling demands in the global market are posing challenges to Vietnam to meet its considerable export target for this year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is one of the world’s leading exporters of agricultural products and foods, although the proportion of its products directly exported to global distribution systems remains modest, reported Nhan Dan (People’s Daily).

VOV.VN - The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued a notice initiating the first administrative review of the anti-dumping duty imposed on honey imported from Vietnam.

VOV.VN - While key seafood export items including shrimp and pangasius have endured a significant decline, several other products such as oysters and sea cucumbers have enjoyed a sharp rise in export volume and value, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Wood producers and exporters are pinning high hope on trade fairs and expos, as the lack of orders is causing difficulties for their production and business activities, according to insiders.