The ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), once upgraded, will provide favourable opportunities for Vietnamese agricultural exporters to explore and expand their markets within the bloc, especially in the Halal market, according to Vietnam SPS Office.
High consumption demand during the Lunar New Year holiday and the strong tourism recovery fuelled retail sales of consumer goods and services in January.
VOV.VN - Over 60 local handicraft enterprises are set to participate in the world’s leading consumer goods fair, scheduled to be held from February 7 to February 11 in Frankfurt, Germany, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
VOV.VN - On the morning of the 29th day of the Lunar calendar, many traditional markets in Hanoi are still bustling with vendors, though this year the number of buyers is relatively sparse.
VOV.VN - To achieve export growth of 10%-12% in 2025, businesses and experts underscore the need for technological innovation, digital transformation, diversification of trade promotion forms, and adoption of e-commerce channels.
Vietnamese products are gaining traction and increasing their market share in the ASEAN bloc, particularly in neighbouring countries such as Cambodia and Laos, according to businesses and a report by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Vietnam's total retail sales of consumer goods and services reached VND6.39 quadrillion (US$251.87 billion) in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 9%, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Starting February 18, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption for imported goods valued under VND1 million (approximately US$40) sent via express delivery will officially be discontinued.
From February 18, 2025, Vietnam will end import duty and VAT exemptions for goods valued under VND1 million(US$40) sent via express delivery, under a new government directive.
The direct export of Vietnamese goods through various foreign distribution systems not only helps producers increase profits but also provides Vietnamese products an opportunity to be exported under their own brands.