Vietnam imported 766,000 tonnes of cotton worth US$1.53 billion in the first half of this year, representing a rise of 21.6% in volume and 9% in value over the same period last year, according to updates from the General Statistics Office.

VOV.VN - The first half of the year saw timber and wood product exports estimated to reach US$7.4 billion, up 22.2% over the same period from last year.

The Government of Vietnam has issued a decree to revise import tariffs under the ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA) in the 2022-2027 period.

VOV.VN - Despite being one of the main consumers of Vietnamese Tra fish (pangasius) during the first five months of this year, the EU market's demand for pangasius imports proved to be erratic during the reviewed period.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is increasing raw cashewnut imports from Cambodia, making it the major supplier of the material for re-processing, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The reduction of the rice import tax by the Philippines will create more advantages and increase opportunities for Vietnamese rice to enter the market later this year, insiders said.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will pay an official visit to the Republic of Korea from June 30 to July 3.

VOV.VN - A ceremony to mark the official opening of the Hoanh Mo - Dong Zhong Border Gate pair was held in Binh Lieu district of northern border Quang Ninh province on June 25.

VOV.VN - The first five months of the year witnessed the Sri Lankan market abruptly increase rubber imports from Vietnam with a growth of 435.7% in volume and 530.5% in value.

Vietnam’s auto sales in May increased 6% from the previous month to 25,794 units, as dealers rolled out stimulus measures to spur consumption, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).