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.

VOV.VN - The price of Vietnamese 5% broken rice has dropped to between US$485 to US$495 per tonne over the past week, marking its lowest level since December 10 last year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - The United States continued to represent the largest buyer of local goods during the first quarter of the year, with total export turnover raking in US$21.2 billion, representing a year-on-year rise of 32.8%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tra fish (pangasius) exports during the first quarter of the year recorded an increase of 0.6% to US$336 million compared to the same period from last year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Several of Vietnam’s key export sectors, such as textile-garment, leather-footwear, and electronics have become magnets for merger and acquisition (M&As) activities, posing a risk of leading enterprises in those sectors being purchased by foreign investors.