Việt Nam successfully escorts ASEAN through a tough year

Việt Nam’s ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020 has officially concluded, with the country successfully leading the association through a challenging 12 months and continuing to promote its role in the region as well as seizing new opportunities.

Local sugar industry calls for fair competition The sugar industry is facing many challenges and unfair competition from imported and smuggled goods, experts told a conference held in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

RCEP will not worsen trade deficit: ministry The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would not worsen trade deficit Việt Nam was running with signatory markets, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

ASEAN, India reaffirm ties in 21st century ASEAN and Indian leaders reaffirmed their commitment to developing bilateral ties in the 21st century during the 17th ASEAN-India Summit held on Thursday chaired by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.

Local firms told to prepare for RCEP export opportunities Vietnamese businesses should prepare to export their products to other ASEAN countries ahead of the possible signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) this week. 

Opportunities await sugarcane farmers if they change their way of thinking

While many people believe that sugarcane farmers will face difficulties after Việt Nam implements the ASEAN Trade In Goods Agreement, there are also some who say it could offer bright prospects.

Sugar firms struggle due to ATIGA

Tariffs being cut to zero under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) from January 1 this year and the COVID-19 pandemic have made for a tough year for the sugar industry, heard an online seminar held by Nhân Dân (People) e-newspaper on Wednesday.

Customs asked to handle strictly sugar smuggling The PM has requested ministries and localities work to solve difficulties and improve the competitiveness of the sugar industry.

Chairman’s Statement of 36th ASEAN Summit

The following is the full text of the Chairman’s Statement of the 36th ASEAN Summit, which was held on June 26 in the form of video conference.

No special treatment for support industries: MoF The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade have failed to find common ground with regards to tax policies for Việt Nam’s support industry enterprises.