VOV.VN - With Vietnamese goods making up only 2.7% and 3.3% in Japan and the Republic of Korea, respectively, there remains a wealth of opportunities open for Vietnamese exports to enter these promising markets, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

A workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 5 provided Vietnamese businesses with updates about consumption trends and export standards in Thailand so as to help capitalise on the biggest trading partner of Vietnam in ASEAN.

VOV.VN - There are plenty of opportunities for local goods, especially agricultural products, to enter foreign distribution channels, with Vietnamese firms advised to focus on advantageous products, according to industry insiders.

First ‘Dien’ pomelos from the northern province of Hoa Binh have been available on the shelves of Longdan supermarkets in the UK, receiving the welcome of the Vietnamese community in the country and local consumers.

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which took effect in early 2019, has enabled several types of Vietnamese goods to rush into Canada.

VOV.VN - In the cause of national development and defense, overseas Vietnamese have always been part of the great national unity and contributed resources to the Fatherland.

VOV.VN - Local goods have continued to make a greater presence within the Thai market thanks to trade promotion connectivity, improved quality and design, as well as catching up with market trends, according to industry insiders.

The consumption of Vietnamese goods has been on the rise, with over 90% of consumers prioritising products made in the country, statistics show.

More than 90% of consumers said that they prioritise made-in-Vietnam commodities when making a decision on the purchase of anything, according to the steering committee for the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s “Vietnamese people prioritise made-in-Vietnam products” campaign.

Japan has very strict import standards, but if Vietnamese goods manage to meet those rules, they will be able to enter not only this demanding market but also most of other markets in the world, said Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Japan Ta Duc Minh.