VOV.VN - July alone saw Vietnam enjoy a trade surplus of estimated US$1 billion, bringing seven-month trade surplus to US$6.5 billion, much higher last year’s figure of US$1.98 billion recorded during the same period.
VOV.VN - The second half of the year is poised to witness textile and apparel exports continue to record falls of around 14% to 18% in comparison to the same period last year, with the year’s total export turnover reaching approximately US$32.75 billion.
With free trade agreements (FTAs) coming into force, countries around the world have also increased technical barriers to protect their domestic industries, exposing many Vietnamese businesses to the risk of losing markets if they lack preparations.
A trade fair honouring Vietnamese goods kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on July 29.
VOV.VN - The nation’s agro-forestry-fishery exports reached US$3.4 billion in July, up 4.6% from the previous month, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
VOV.VN - Despite being a newly emerging industry in the nation, the first half of the year saw e-commerce enjoy a growth rate of 25%, withstanding the wide-ranging impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the process.
VOV.VN - Both Vietnam and the EU will launch a broad range of practical activities to effectively implement the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) from August, with a forum on trade and industry co-operation with EU partners.
Crimes relating to smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods were still a big problem due to irresponsibility, loose management and corrupted State employees, said Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh.
VOV.VN - Vietnam has enjoyed a trade surplus exceeding US$6 billion since the beginning of this year till mid-July despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Trade Office in Australia in collaboration with an Australian partner in New South Wales launched Vietnam Durian Week in Australia from July 20 to July 31.