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Vietnamese entrepreneurs, the wings of the economy from hardship to growth

From the early days of implementing the “Đổi mới” (Renovation) policy in the late 1980s, the bigger hardships Vietnamese entrepreneurs encountered, the stronger they have become. We can see their strong, restless desire for making Việt Nam more powerful, prosperous and civilised.

Trade remedies must be in business strategy

Trade remedies are an effective tool to protect the rights domestic manufacturing industries in the context of integration. However, not many enterprises have enough knowledge and skills to use this tool effectively.

Taking full advantage of FTAs to maintain export growth

In the context of COVID-19 pandemic’s complicated developments disrupting international trade, Vietnam’s exports have still maintained positive growth.

Growing trade remedies a sign of rising export activity

As Vietnam is continuously increasing its presence and exploring new export markets, applied trade remedies against domestic producers and their goods have become more frequent. However, Chu Thang Trung, deputy director of the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade explained to VIR’s Van Nguyen why he sees little reason to be pessimistic about the recent rise in trade remedy cases.

EVFTA: Vietnam’s Decree 111 Details Preferential Export and Import Tariff Structure

• Vietnam issued Decree 111/2020/ND-CP on September 18, outlining Vietnam’s preferential export and import tariffs to implement the EVFTA.
• The Decree details import and export preferential tariff schedules, countries eligible as well as rules of origin guidelines.
• Exporters and importers should ensure they are in compliance of the Decree to ensure their eligibility is not rejected by customs and thus negate the benefits of the EVFTA.

Exports to EU need long-term vision

Exporters are taking advantage of incentives from the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). However, there remain many issues to be addressed to boost sustainable exports to the EU.

Dairy export rise likely with EU influx

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement is giving a boost to the European dairy industry to penetrate deeper into the promising Vietnamese market.

Japan – Vietnam’s top four leading trading partners

For many years, Japan has always been in the group of four largest trading partners of Vietnam (along with China, the US and South Korea). The trade balance between the two sides has always been kept at an equilibrium.

EVFTA set to improve quality of Vietnamese rice: expert

The Europe-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is an opportunity to harness the potential of Việt Nam’s rice exports to high-quality markets and a chance for the country to elevate its rice brand. However, Vietnamese businesses face many challenges to meet EU standards, especially food quality, hygiene and safety and the traceability of rice seeds. Director of the National Agricultural Extension Centre Lê Quốc Thanh talks with the Vietnam News Agency about this issue.

Actions plans to mobilise a new major wave of FDI

A particularly harsh 2020 has nevertheless put Vietnam in a strong position to attract foreign investment. Do Nhat Hoang, director general of the Foreign Investment Agency, discusses with VIR’s Nguyen Huong what makes the country the target of so much affection.