Brazil is quickly becoming a key market for Vietnamese seafood products, presenting strong opportunities for growth, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
A seminar was held by the Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) and the Chile Export Promotion Bureau (ProChile) in HCM City on Tuesday to promote investment and strengthen cooperation between Vietnamese and Chilean businesses.
Durian prices in the Mekong Delta provinces are falling sharply, in some areas to just a third of the levels seen during the same period last year, as China tightens quality control procedures and delays customs clearance.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), Việt Nam’s agricultural product exports are inevitably affected by disruptions in global supply chains and the imposition of unilateral, stringent tariff policies by major economies.
A wide range of US agricultural products will soon enter the Vietnamese market at more competitive prices, following a significant reduction in import tariffs.
This is a critical time to intensify efforts against origin fraud and illegal transshipment, as some foreign exporters have taken advantage of Việt Nam as a transshipment point to reroute goods and avoid trade remedies in third countries.
The seminar titled ‘US Countervailing Tariffs and Việt Nam’s Corporate Response’, organised by the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on the morning of April 18, attracted significant attention and participation from economic experts and the business community.
In the first quarter of 2025, bilateral trade between Việt Nam and China reached US$51.2 billion, up 17.5 per cent year-on-year, with expectations for continued growth throughout the year.
During the session, both ministers expressed satisfaction with the progress made over the past year, particularly since the 13th meeting, and acknowledged that bilateral trade in 2024 reached approximately US$81.5 billion, up 7.3 per cent compared to 2023.
The team has three main responsibilities: leading the development of negotiation scenarios and plans with the United States, conducting negotiations to reach a stable and mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement, and reporting to the Prime Minister on the process and...
