VOV.VN - Vietnamese pepper exports increased sharply in February compared to the previous month and over the same period from last year, according to the details given by the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

State budget collection from export-import activities in the first two months stood at VND56.33 trillion (US$2.37 billion), or 13.3% of the estimate, down 19.4% year-on-year, reported the General Department of Vietnam Customs (Vietnam Customs).

VOV.VN - Enterprises based in Ho Chi Minh City exported a total of US$7.5 billion worth of goods via border gates during the opening two months of the year, recording a year-on-year increase of 3%, according to the latest statistics compiled by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.

In the post-pandemic recovery period, domestic businesses continue to face difficulties in implementing policies related to import-export activities, requiring prompt solutions, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Hoang Quang Phong said on March 2.

The International Trade Practices Unit (UPCI) of Mexico’s Ministry of Economy has decided to adjust the tax rate imposed on galvanised steel imports from Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has said that it will organise a wide range of trade promotion activities to support businesses in exporting their products to China.

VOV.VN - The country spent a total of US$162.53 million on importing 7,789 completely built-up (CBU) cars of all kinds throughout the first 15 days of February, according to figures released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - From the beginning of the year to February 15, the country's total import-export turnover reached US$72 billion, with export turnover standing at US$37 billion, and a trade surplus hitting US$1.68 billion.

VOV.VN - In order to achieve the export growth target of 6% and continue to maintain a trade surplus, the effective implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs) commitments whilst accelerating the negotiation of new FTAs, as well as expanding and diversifying export markets, is a key solution that must be conducted.

The Chair of the European Parliament (EP)’s Foreign Affairs Committee David McAllister has affirmed Vietnam is an important partner of the European Union (EU) and noted his wish for stronger cooperation with the Southeast Asian nation.