In his recent phone talks with European Commissioner for Trade Phil Hogan, Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh exchanged views on a number of issues related to the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and bilateral cooperation and trade in the context of the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh (Photo:...

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is expected to create more impetus for Vietnam’s economic development and especially in the promotion of institutional reforms if there are willingness and adaptability from Vietnamese policy-making agencies and the business community. Exports gaining benefits The CPTPP initially contributed positively to Vietnam's trade activities since it came into force on January 14,...

As one of the large European investors in Vietnam, Switzerland currently negotiates a free trade agreement with Vietnam so that its companies can invest more in untapped fields in the Southeast Asian country. Ivo Sieber, Ambassador of Switzerland to Vietnam, shares with VIR’s Phuong Hao the outlook in economic relations between both nations. How many Swiss enterprises are operating in...

The Minister of Industry and Trade recently signed the issuance of Circular No. 06/2020 / TT-BCT amending and supplementing articles of Circular No. 03/2019 / TT-BCT regulating rules of goods origin in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). In particular, new C / O forms in the CPTPP attached to this circular have been amended and supplemented...

Hanoi Trade Joint Stock Corporation is a state-owned company, operating under the model of mother and daughter companies with 33 member companies. Our scopes of business comprise: – Exporting, agricultural produces processed food, beverages, garments handicrafts, and consumer goods. – Importing machinery, equipment, materials for production and consumer goods. – Distributing, retailing with a system of shopping centers, supermarkets, convenience stores, and...

VCN – Imports and exports in March saw prosperity with a turnover of more than US$20 billion in each and two-digit growth over February. This is the month with the largest import and export turnover in the first quarter. Beyond estimates According to the preliminary information of the General Department of Customs announced on the afternoon of April 14, in March,...

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has officially removed Vietnam and more than 20 other countries from its list of countries designated as developing or least-developed under the US Countervailing Duty Law. According to the update, Vietnam will lose certain trade privileges and interests, partly affecting Vietnam’s economic development process as well as the stability of trade...

1. VINATEX Vinatex 3-ply droplet resistant, antibacterial fabric masks VINATEX epidemic masks are using specially finished fiber/yarn and weaving technology making it soft, breathability, airy and fully satisfying Decision No.870/QD-BYT of Ministry of Health in term of technological requirements for protective fabric mask against epidemic in community. VINATEX epidemic masks are designed to reduce the risk of inhaling hazardous airborne and fluid...

Danang People’s Committee is looking for investors to join in the development of shared infrastructure at Lien Chieu Port, which has the total investment of VND3.43 trillion ($149.13 million). Danang is looking for investors in the infrastructure that sets the foundations to put Lien Chieu Port underway Danang People’s Committee has submitted a document requesting the prime minister's approval for the...

Danang People’s Committee is looking for investors to join in the development of shared infrastructure at Lien Chieu Port, which has the total investment of VND3.43 trillion ($149.13 million). Danang People’s Committee has submitted a document requesting the prime minister's approval for the investment planning to call for private investment into the shared infrastructure part of the Lien Chieu Port...