VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has decided to temporarily apply anti-dumping measures on some H-shaped steel products which originate from Malaysia, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese iron and steel sector enjoyed a strong bounce-back after recording impressive growth of 65.2% in export value, earning US$1.826 billion during the opening three months of the year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The European Commission (EC) has announced the possible extension of safeguard measures applicable to imports of certain steel products, including some from Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Pakistan’s National Tariff Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into cold rolled coils and sheets originating in or exported from certain countries, including Vietnam.

VOV.VN - During the opening two months of the year, iron and steel exports have enjoyed a stellar growth rate of 71.9% compared to the same period from last year, with major domestic firms such as Hoa Phat and Hoa Sen exporting large shipments.

Steel maker Hoa Phat Group is recruiting experienced personnel for a cargo container manufacturing project expected to start production in the second quarter of next year, according to the company.

The Trade Remedies Authorities of Vietnam has proposed the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) exempt the application of anti-dumping measures on steel and biaxial oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film and the total volume eligible for the exemption for 2020 and 2021.

Vietnamese exporters in the steel and mechanic sectors expect to get easier access to the UK market following the signing of the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) last month.

VOV.VN - Malaysia has moved to impose anti-dumping duties on certain flat-rolled steel products that originate from Vietnam, along with those from China and the Republic of Korea (RoK), for five years.

VOV.VN - The nation’s bilateral trade with India during the 11 months of the year recorded a decline of 14.45% to US$8.82 billion against the same period from last year, according to statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.