Trade between Vietnam and the EU rose 14.8% in 2021 to US$63.6 billion despite the impact of the prolonged COVID-19 outbreak.

VOV.VN - With continued recovery in the supply chains of raw materials and labourers returning to work, the wood processing industry is likely to achieve an export target of over US$16.5 billion this year, up 5.7% compared to last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

VOV.VN - A series of urban districts throughout the capital of Hanoi are on alert after recording a surge in COVID-19 infection numbers over recent days, forcing many non-essential business outlets to close, despite a shopping season leading up to the coming lunar New Year holiday (Tet).

VOV.VN - The Government held an online conference on January 5 with all 63 cities and provinces in order to set out the implementation of socio-economic development tasks for 2022.

VOV.VN - Vietnam posted a trade surplus for the sixth consecutive year, a move that has significantly contributed to stabilising the macro-economy, curbing inflation, and helping the local economy to gain more foreign currency reserves, according to experts.

VOV.VN - The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which came into force as of January 1, is expected to provide a fresh impetus to enhancing trade activities and boosting economic recovery in the post-pandemic period.

VOV.VN - Alongside the efforts of local businesses to improve product quality and diversify markets, their proactive use of trade remedy tools aims to establish a fair competition environment whilst protecting the legitimate interests of many domestic manufacturing industries.

VOV.VN - To sharpen the competitiveness of Vietnamese goods, local businesses must be active in ensuring source of goods, building long-term and methodical plans, and applying science and technology to make the best possible preparations when faced with changes in the new context.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden and North Europe plans to take European food importers to Vietnam to buy goods this year while popularising more Vietnamese products in the area.

VOV.VN - Despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Vietnam and the United States have enjoyed positive growth in their trade exchanges, with bilateral trade value hitting a record high of US$100 billion.