The European Union (EU) market was the largest export market of Vietnamese shrimp in the first quarter of this year, according to Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Vietnam’s tra fish (pangasius) exports to China continued to record year-on-year strong growth of 43% to US$145 million in the first four months of 2018.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s exports of fruit and vegetables jumped 29.1% to US$1.32 billion during the first four months of the year, according to preliminary statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Ho Chi Minh City and China’s Shandong province aim to facilitate bilateral trade by holding more networking events, encouraging investments between both sides, and signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), promising more support in the future.

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang has exported 5.4 tonnes of three-coloured mangos to Australia for the first time.

Shipments of seafood, excluding fish, to many markets, especially the European Union (EU), showed signs of reduction recently, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Bilateral economic cooperation between Vietnam and France has yet to meet potential of both sides, as two-way trade is accounting for only 1% of Vietnam’s total international trade, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Nguyen Thiep said. 

Goods temporarily imported for re-export can be kept in Vietnam for no more than 60 days from the date of completion of customs formalities, according to a new Governmental decree.

VOV.VN -Fundamental commitments of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and recommendations for businesses took centre stage of a conference co-hosted by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Hanoi on May 22.

With improved product quality and consecutive win of export contracts, doors are wide open for Vietnamese rice.