Nine things to keep business on track amid COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a strong impact on the flow of goods delivery when many countries implement social distancing, strictly (but not completely) restricting trading activities through both sea and air

National Single Window system honoured at Sao Khuê Awards 2020 The National Single Window system developed by Viettel Solutions, which helps digitalise all documents and processes in customs clearance, has been given the Sao Khuê Award 2020 in the e-government category – the most prestigious honour for the Vietnamese IT and software industry.

Customs enhance inspection of PFY imports The General Department of Customs has required customs departments in provinces and cities to intensify review and inspection for imports of silament and polyester filament yarns originating from China, India and Indonesia.

Transparency is crucial to help pork market recover Transparency is key to better protect the interests of businesses and customers in the pork market.

Online trade connection to be enhanced to promote post-pandemic exports Online trade connections between Vietnamese firms and import partners were being increased together with trade promotion activities to accelerate post-pandemic export, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Đỗ Thắng Hải said.

Prime Minister requests inspection over rice exports The inspection results must be completed and submitted to the Prime Minister in June.

Việt Nam, China discuss ways to boost agriculture trade

Việt Nam’s farming, forestry and fishery export trade with China fell about 7 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year to US$2.2 billion due to the virus.

South Korea, Việt Nam eye closer co-operation in supply chain Việt Nam and South Korea will also discuss food security, rice supply, fruit, vegetables and seafood trade amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

MARD requests businesses to temporarily stop transport of export farm produce to Lạng Sơn

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) on Thursday requested provinces and businesses to temporarily suspend transport of export agricultural products, especially fruits, to Lạng Sơn Province’s border gates due to slow customs clearance.

Finance Ministry aims to suspend ordinary rice exports

The ministry suggested suspending exports until June 15, with sticky rice, organic rice and fragrant rice still exported as usual.