Fertiliser prices continue to increase: MoIT Fertiliser prices are forecast to continue to grow for the rest of the year, caused by a number of factors including higher shipping costs, a representative of the Chemical Department said.

EC reviews possible extension of steel safeguard measures

The European Commission (EC) has announced the possible extension of safeguard meaures applicable to imports of certain steel products, including some from Việt Nam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam.

Businesses must understand trade remedy implications, says expert Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Trade Defence Department Lê Triệu Dũng talks with Vietnam News Agency about how enterprises can protect their rights and interests on the global stage.

Việt Nam opposes Indonesia’s conclusions on anti-dumping investigation into steel sheets The authority said several conclusions have yet to reflect realities such as issues related to value-added tax and overlaps in calculations.

Retailers increase stocks to ensure supply in all circumstances

Retailers have prepared goods to ensure adequate supply in all circumstances and have continued measures to safeguard the health of customers and staff amid new cases of COVID-19 that have occurred via community transmission.

VN asks to be excluded from Philippines' investigations on steel The Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam has asked the Philippines to exclude Việt Nam from three safeguard investigations on some steel products.

Cement producers urged to be flexible Figures from the Ministry of Construction showed the country would have a cement output of more than 100 million tonnes this year while local consumption was forecast at 67 million tonnes.

Firms urged to respond to trade remedies

The EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to bring great opportunities for many economic sectors, including seafood, footwear and textiles.

MoIT extends safeguard measures for steel products The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has extended safeguard measures for steel billet and steel bars imported to Việt Nam until March 21, 2023, said the Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam.

Safeguard measures on imported fertilisers extended until 2022 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has decided to extend the imposition of safeguard measures on several imported fertilisers for the next two years.