Export commodities to face greater scrutiny Fifteen types of export commodities will be put under strict scrutiny by Vietnamese customs authorities starting this year as part of a campaign to fight origin fraud, illegal transhipment and unfair trade practices, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Exporters urged to improve quality, follow rules of origin under new UK-VN free trade agreement Vietnamese firms must improve product quality, strictly follow the rules of origin and ensure food safety to export goods to the UK under the recently signed UK-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement, speakers said at a seminar on Thursday in HCM City.

Garment and textile industry targets US$39 billion export turnover in 2021

The garment and textile sector is targeting an export turnover of US$38-39 billion in 2021, said Lê Tiến Trường, general director of the Việt Nam Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex).

US - Việt Nam trade grows strong over 25 years Trade between Việt Nam and the US has seen impressive growth over the last 25 years, with more and more American businesses being interested in partnering with their Vietnamese counterparts and investing in the country. 

ACT branch opens in HCM City, offers more methods to fight against counterfeit products The Anti-counterfeit Technology Centre (ACT) Việt Nam on Wednesday in HCM City officially launched its branch in the city, aiming to prevent counterfeit products and protect the rights of consumers and enterprises in the southern region.

Việt Nam needs solutions promoting sustainable seafood exports to the EU: experts

World’s largest trade pact signed by ASEAN countries and five partners

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world’s largest trade pact, was signed on Sunday by leaders of 15 member countries after eight years of negotiations.

Logistics SMEs urged to speed up digital transformation to remain competitive

Vietnamese logistics firms, especially small and medium-sized ones, need to get up to speed on digital transformation to enhance their competitiveness if they want to penetrate global markets after the pandemic ends, experts have said.

Textile FDI down but poised for strong growth: experts Total FDI registered since the beginning of the year was US$19.54 billion, just 86.3 per cent of the same period last year. 

Việt Nam likely to gain export target for timber and wooden products this year: experts  Experts believe Việt Nam this year will reach its export target for timber and wooden products at US$12 billion, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.