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.

ASEAN leaders issue declaration on measures to fight COVID-19

ASEAN leaders adopted the Declaration of the Special ASEAN Summit on COVID-19 at the end of the online Special ASEAN Summit on the pandemic which was chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Tuesday.

Sugar stocks on the rise thank to global rising prices Shares of sugar companies has gained sharply as raw sugar prices are skyrocketing on the world market.

PM tells sugar firms it's time to sink or swim At the Cabinet meeting in Hà Nội, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported that the sugar and sugarcane industry are suffering numerous difficulties. 

Gov’t to loosen conditions for auto imports The Government will soon issue a revision to Decree 116/2017 on the conditions for production, assembly, import and business of automobile warranty and maintenance services, removing a number of regulations relevant to auto imports.

Rising treat for sugar producers after ATIGA Việt Nam’s sugar industry is expected to face a great deal of difficulties as the country will drop tariffs on imported sugar from ASEAN under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) in 2020.