VOV.VN - Two years after being implemented, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has become a driving force, paving the way for Vietnamese products to make greater inroads into countries in North, Central, and South America, according to industry insiders.

With its high food sales and position as a major transshipment hub that supplies goods to ASEAN countries and China, Vietnam offers attractive prospects for Russian exporters, said Vice Chairwoman of the Russia - Vietnam Friendship Association (RVFA) Regina Budarina at a workshop held in Moscow on April 23.

Garment products from Vietnam and Taiwan (China) will be showcased at the Vietnam-Taiwan Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition held in HCM City from April 26-27.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) gave local businesses an update on the Chinese market and its regulations concerning farm produce exports, at a conference in Long An province on April 23.

Easing the associated risks in the importation of tropical timber would help Vietnam maintain its wood exports while expanding the market, a recent workshop heard.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s imports during the first 15 days of April recorded a sharp increase, with the country racking up a trade deficit of up to US$1.31 billion, according to data revealed by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The first months of this year saw Vietnamese vegetable exports to Taiwan (China) rise sharply, turning Vietnam into the largest vegetable supplier to this market.

In order to take advantage of FTAs ​​and increase the Vietnamese rice export market share at more competitive prices, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will continue to coordinate with ministries, branches and the Vietnam Food Association to help businesses effectively implement the deals and make the most of markets such as the RoK and the EU.

The surge in prices of steel since the beginning of 2021 helped many steel producers record good performance in the first quarter.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) expects that, by 2030, Vietnam will be home to about 140,000 ha of mango trees with output standing at 1.5 million tonnes, earning the country US$650 million from exports of the fruit.