MPI proposes a draft decree on procurement bidding under CPTTP The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has summited the Government  a draft decree on amending  Decree 95/2020/ND-CP providing guidelines on procurement bidding under the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTTP).

Seafood industry expects to remain on growth path in 2021 Despite facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, seafood exports last year were estimated at US$8.58 billion, the same as in 2019.

Rice exports enjoy opportunities for breakthrough in 2021 The bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements between Việt Nam and other countries such as the EU- Việt Nam and the UK-Việt Nam FTAs with preferential tariffs will create favourable conditions for Vietnamese rice to compete with that from rival countries, the Việt Nam Food Association said.

VN focuses on processing of agricultural produce for export

In December the CPV Food Complex was inaugurated at the Becamex Bình Phước Industrial Zone.

Leading exports take advantage of new generation FTAs The Minh Phú Hậu Giang Seafood JSC (in Hậu River Industrial Park in Hậu Giang Province’s Châu Thành District) in early January exported its first batch of shrimp in eight containers to the EU, the US, and Japan at prices 4-5 per cent higher than in the Asian market. 

Logistics industry forecast to grow in 2021 on global recovery The seaport and logistics industry was forecast to grow significantly on the prospect of global trade recovery in 2021 when the vaccine to prevent COVID-19 became more popular.

Việt Nam stands firm amid pandemic: international media Foreign media outlets have run several articles highlighting Việt Nam’s economic success in a struggling world plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK trade deal gives Vietnamese consumers greater access to luxury goods

Trần Hùng Khương, owner of an automobile shop in HCM City’s Tân  Bình District, said people could now save up to VNĐ15 billion by buying a Rolls-Royce Wraith directly imported from the UK, thanks to the Việt Nam-UK Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).

Việt Nam's external relations in 2020: mettle and new posture

Việt Nam’s diplomatic sector overcame numerous challenges throughout 2020 to create, grasp and optimise new cooperation opportunities, contributing to the country’s progress towards development, stated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh.

Việt Nam eyes high-quality coffee exports

Việt Nam is working to develop high-quality Vietnamese coffee as a national product to expand its added value for exports.