Improved rice quality helps export prices rise

The price of Viet Nam's export rice has been increasing since mid-July, surpassing the prices of other rice exporters thanks to improved quality

Germany’s Bavaria state seeks to expand trade ties with Việt Nam An online workshop on opportunities brought by the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) for industrial enterprises in Germany’s Bavaria state was held by the Bavarian Industry Association (VBW) and the Bavarian Metalworking and Electrical Associations (Bayme VBM) on Wednesday.

Local goods to benefit from new generation trade agreements New generation trade agreements could hold the keys to success for many Vietnamese enterprises, especially smaller firms, so they should be making every effort to grasp the opportunities they offer.

Local businesses slow in preparing to enjoy preferential tariffs in EVFTA

Experts have raised concerns that Vietnamese businesses are slow in preparing conditions to enjoy preferential tariffs in the Việt Nam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Fabric production an issue for textile industry

The report found that the domestic textile and garment industry lacks sufficient domestic supply of materials.

Finding opportunities to export to EU despite adversity of COVID-19

Economist Võ Trí Thành said that to adapt to the trend of restructuring the global supply chain caused by the pandemic, Vietnamese businesses must focus on innovation and utilise digital transformation to bring products to market.

Enterprises need legal counsel on 'force majeure' during COVID-19 Enterprises should carefully study the “force majeure” clauses in contracts and consult experts in assessing their rights and obligations pertaining to the clauses to resolve any disputes on contract performance obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have said.

Deputies, experts, businesses on EVFTA approval

National Assembly deputies ratified the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Europe-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) on Monday morning. Vietnam News Agency spoke to various officials about the EVFTA's implementation as well as opportunities and challenges facing Việt Nam on the way to better access to the European market.

Garment and footwear firms will have to wait for EVFTA benefits Textile, garment and footwear products made in Việt Nam will not enjoy immediate tariff cuts after the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) comes into effect, according to a report from Bảo Việt Securities Joint Stock Company (BVSC).

Businesses told to diversify after steel tariff hike

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed the Government promulgate regulations on Vietnamese goods and ‘Made-in-Việt Nam’ products as there are no specific rules on the issue.