Vietnam reported a year-on-year surge of 23.5% in textile and garment exports to earn US$18.7 billion in the first five months of this year in the midst of lingering market uncertainties coupled with rising prices of inputs.

Joining the world logistics passport (WLP) initiative could help enterprises reduce logistics costs and increase competitiveness for exports.

Officials of the People’s Committee of Mekong Delta Can Tho city on May 16 had a working session with a delegation from the Korea - Asia Economic Cooperation Association (KOAECA) led by its chairman Lee Kim-kee, focusing on logistics and hi-tech agriculture cooperation in the time to come.

VOV.VN - Exchanging information on cross-border logistical activities, updating procedures on electronic customs clearance, and the transportation of import and export goods took centre stage at a workshop held on May 10 to discuss Vietnam-Cambodia logistics co-operation and business networking.

Vietnam needs to have an appropriate strategy to promote the development of air logistics and tap its large potential, experts have said.

Vietnam’s logistics market is worth around US$40-US$42 billion a year, and digital transformation among businesses is considered key to their success in this competitive market.

VOV.VN - Boasting a special geographical location in the world’ dynamic development area, Vietnam holds advantages of geo-economics to boost production and exports activities, as well as logistics services, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan.

There has been great pressure on Vietnam's logistics industry to train, retrain and upgrade workers' knowledge as well as to keep up-to-date with international standards and measures, according to the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA).

For each container of woodwork shipped from the Cat Lai port in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to the United States, exporters have to pay up to US$25,000.

The Ministry of Transport has submitted to the Prime Minister a proposal on investment policy for a project on developing inland waterway and logistics corridors in southern Vietnam.