VOV.VN - Currently, Vietnam ranks fifth among top ten exporters of bags and suitcases in the world, accounting for 5.4% the global supply, according to the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO).

VOV.VN - The National Food Authority of the Philippines has sent tender invitation to all domestic and foreign companies for the government-to-private (G2P) auction of 250,000 metric tons of rice.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City based Jetstar Pacific Airlines has just taken delivery of the first of 10 A320ceo aircraft ordered directly from Airbus, the AERO News Network reported on July 3.

VOV.VN - Mexico Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo on July 3 suggested that Vietnam join the Pacific Alliance as an alternative to the now largely defunct Trans Pacific Partnership, reported Mexico News.

VOV.VN - Thailand became the leading supplier of fruit for Vietnam with US$376 million, making up more than half of Vietnam’s market share of fruit imports of US$507 million during the first half of this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

VOV.VN - Paper imports from France skyrocketed 229.1% in volume to 316 tons and 659% in value to US$1.1 million in the first five months of this year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute in collaboration with a group of other US fish and seafood advocacy organizations are gearing up for a trade mission to Southeast Asia later this year, according to multiple sources.

VOV.VN - Most everything is dedicated to tires and retreads at this year’s 5th international exhibition and conference for the rubber industry that got underway today (June 13) at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre.

VOV.VN - China remained the top trading partner of Vietnam with the value of US$32.76 billion during the first five months of this year, up by 23.6% the same period last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is the second most attractive destination in Southeast Asia after Indonesia for Australian businesses, said a representative of the Australia-Vietnam Business Council at a June 11 conference in Hanoi.