Programme built to better use of trade remedies A report on the building of a general programme for the use of trade remedies in several production industries is being compiled by the Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

MoIT considers safeguard measures for apparel sector under CPTPP

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is drafting a circular providing guidance for the application of safeguard measures for textile and apparel products under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Enterprises urged to prepare for escalating US-China trade war Vietnamese exporters have been urged to prepare for any trade-related lawsuits and disputes arising from the escalating US-China trade war amid concerns that the two major powers will not reach an agreement at a meeting in Japan this month.

Vietnamese companies urged to prepare for impacts of US-China trade spat

With trade protectionism increasing, Vietnamese companies should prepare for trade-related lawsuits and disputes but also capitalise on possible opportunities from the ongoing US-China trade war, a top trade remedy official has said.

Trade remedies can help to protect domestic firms

Trade remedies, or policy tools to protect domestic industry from imports, are a hotbutton issue amid the global integration. Việt Nam News’ Thu Ngân speaks to Lê Triệu Dũng, director general of the Trade Remedies Authority, about the issue. 

VN Gov’t did not intervene in domestic carbon steel prices: Canadian agency

There was not enough evidence to say that the Vietnamese Government intervened in the domestic prices of the carbon steel welded pipe industry, according to the final determination by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Exporters advised to follow origin regulations

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has advised Vietnamese exporters to strictly abide by regulations related to products’ origin.

Local firms need to study trade remedies for suitable business strategies

Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Tuấn Anh told Vietnam News Agency about this issue as well outlining solutions to ensure the best interests for the local businesses in dealing with trade remedies on export markets or using those tools on local market.

Gov’t to tackle trade lawsuits

As the number of trade remedy cases and their complexities are increasing, exporters should build up knowledge about trade defence tools and work together with authorities to overcome trade barriers, a seminar heard in HCM City on July 26.

Việt Nam to produce hot rolled steel this year

Việt Nam’s steel industry will be able to produce enough hot-rolled steel in 2018 to meet local demand. Before, the nation had to import millions of tonnes of hot-rolled steel products every year.