Vietnamese exports to US, EU hit hard by pandemic
(VEN) - The Covid-19 pandemic has posed difficulties for Vietnam’s exports to the US and the EU.
Dệt may cần trợ sức cho tái khởi động sản xuất
Là một trong những ngành hàng chịu tác động nặng nề từ dịch Covid-19, đại diện Tập đoàn Dệt may Việt Nam, Hiệp hội Dệt may Việt Nam đã đưa ra nhiều kiến nghị nhằm giúp sức cho doanh nghiệp tái khởi động và nhanh chóng đẩy mạnh sản xuất sau dịch bệnh.
Vietnam proposes solutions to Japan for export of lychee
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) to consider special and creative solutions solving difficulties for Vietnam’s export of fresh lychees to Japan.
Seafood export value down 10 percent in first four months
Vietnam’s total seafood export value in the first fourth months of this year fell by 10% to US$2.18 billion due to the impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic, according to the Agricultural Product Processing and Market Development Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Mekong Delta provinces experience export growth
In the first quarter of 2020, many Mekong Delta provinces experienced a slight increase in exports compared to the same period last year, although they failed to reach their targets due to the expanding Covid-19 pandemic that has caused foreign trade to stagnate.
Seafood enterprises fishing for new orders
(VEN)- The expanding Covid-19 pandemic is severely affecting production and trade worldwide. Vietnam’s seafood exports in the first quarter of 2020 fell 14 percent compared to the same period last year. The majority of fishery businesses have seen a decrease of 35-50 percent in their orders and are facing shortages of new orders in the second and third quarters.
Intermediaries take unfair slice of pork market, hiking prices
(VEN)- Pork customers are paying prices 40 percent higher than they should be due to gouging by intermediaries. Relevant authorities’ involvement is important to bring down pork prices.
Việt Nam has high shrimp export growth to US and Japan in Q1
Việt Nam gained shrimp export growth to some key export markets in the first quarter of this year, especially Japan and the US, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
US reduces import duties on Vietnamese tra and basa fish
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced the official results of the 15th period of anti-dumping duty review (POR15) for the period from August 1, 2017, to July 31, 2018, regarding Vietnamese tra and basa products exported to the US.
New directions for trade promotion in the Covid-19 era
(VEN) - The Covid-19 pandemic has affected Vietnam’s trade promotion activities. Vu Ba Phu, director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency, talked about the issue in an interview with Vietnam Economic News’ Viet Nga.
Volume of cargo in four months up despite COVID-19
The volume of cargo passing Vietnamese ports in the first four months of this year rose by four per cent to about 215.3 million tonnes despite the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, reported the Việt Nam Maritime Administration.
Vietnamese, Chinese officials discuss maintaining trade
Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh held phone talks with the Director of China’s General Administration of Customs Ni Yuefeng and Minister of Commerce Zhong San on April 17 to identify measures aimed at addressing the growing backlog of Vietnamese exports at border areas since the beginning of this month.
Vietnam seeks new markets for farm produce
(VEN)- Vietnam’s farm produce exports are experiencing difficulties due to the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in traditional markets such as China and the EU. In response, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is boosting efforts to find new export markets, while developing supply chains in the domestic market.
Trade promotion targets local consumption
(VEN) - A sharp decline in consumer demand has severely affected domestic production, trade and exports. To overcome difficulties for businesses, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has adjusted its trade promotion plan and cooperated with other ministries and agencies to stimulate consumer demand and seek export markets for Vietnamese goods.
Fruit, vegetable exports reach US$836 million in Q1
Vietnam exported US$836 million worth of fruits and vegetables in the first quarter of 2020, a year-on-year decline of 10.9%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Vietnamese PM allows resumption of rice export
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed to a proposal from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) to resume the export of rice in April but noted that food security must be guaranteed.
Vietnam’s red flesh dragon fruits favoured at Australian market
A promotional week of Vietnam’s red flesh dragon fruit has been held from April 2 to 8 in the three most crowded states in Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.
Opportunities to export medical protective gear to the European-American market
The demand for importing personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies is growing in several European and American countries amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic, which is an opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to export goods to these markets.
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Covid-19 prompts greater focus on developing domestic markets
(VEN) - With a population of almost 100 million, Vietnam is a large, potential market for domestic manufacturers, especially in the context of the expanding Covid-19 pandemic.