Cement sector looks set to continue growth The prospects of cement enterprises in the second half of the year will continue to improve, especially during the construction season at the end of the year, according to Chairman of the Vietnam Cement Association (VNCA) Nguyễn Quang Cung.

Rules needed for origin labels

Detailed regulations for labeling products as ‘Made in Việt Nam’ are needed to create a legal framework preventing fraud as well as protecting local production and consumers.

Ministry urges supervision on certification for electric bikes

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged supervision to be enhanced on certificates of origin for Vietnamese electric bikes.

VN wins steel dispute with Indonesia

Việt Nam has won the three-year long dispute with Indonesia regarding Indonesia’s safeguard on certain iron and steel products, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam.

VN’s laminated woven sacks might face anti-dumping investigation

The Trade Defense Department has received a request for an antidumping and countervailing duty investigation on laminated woven sacks imported from Việt Nam from the US Department of Commerce.

Steel sector set for 20% growth

The Việt Nam Steel Association has predicted a year-on-year increase of 20-22 per cent in steel production this year.

2017 APEC Ministerial Meeting Joint Ministerial Statement

Under the theme “Creating new dynamism, fostering a shared future”, APEC members are committed to strengthening co-operation and taking joint actions to foster regional economic linkages and growth for a dynamic, inter-connected and prosperous APEC community and promote an Asia-Pacific partnership for inclusive and sustainable development, said a joint statement issued by the 29th APEC Ministerial Meeting.

VSA urges steel import controls

The Việt Nam Steel Association (VSA) is calling on the Government to maintain a series of quality and management controls in the steel industry since trade fraud in steel imports is still high.

Find ways to step up EU exports, VN firms urged

Local enterprises should take all opportunities to boost exports to the European Union (EU) in coming time thought still having many difficulties.

Steel industry to grow, export pressures high1

The steel industry is forecast to continue double-digit growth this year, fuelled by the recovery of the property market, but the pressure from the application of trade defense instruments by import markets as well as competition from cheap steel is weighing down.