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The significance of Vietnam for US businesses and why they should take notice

Vietnam has gone from being a frontier economy in ASEAN to a flourishing, cost-effective, and industrial nation. Firms and investors that are looking for new markets to grow, source, or manufacture their products – especially in Asia – should consider Vietnam’s long-term potential and stay updated

World Trade Disputes Shapes the Global Economy’s Future

International trade policies and agreements are fundamental to the global economy and play a vital role in shaping international affairs.

Vietnam to reassert its position on the world coffee map

Vietnam is the world's second largest coffee exporter, but its impact on the world coffee market is not commensurate with its position, experts say.

Vietnam’s standard system to be harmonized with int’l standards

The National Standardization Strategy for 2030 has set a target for Vietnam’s harmonization ratio with international, regional and foreign standards to achieve at least 65% by 2025 and rise to 75% by 2030.

Britain expected to join Indo-Pacific trade pact this week

CPTPP deal is not yet final but an agreement in principle is due in the coming days, three people familiar with the negotiations tell POLITICO.

How Supporting Industries Can Benefit from Adding Vietnam to Their China+1 Strategy

China plus-one strategies that include Vietnam don’t have to be limited to larger multinationals. Small and medium enterprises in supporting industries can benefit too.

Tuna exporters aiming for smaller markets

Domestic tuna exporters are targeting promising small markets to get out of current difficulties amid economic fluctuations in big importing countries.

Russia Will Not Leave WTO

"...there are grounds to remain in the organization as a full member in order to maintain stable relations with developing countries..."

Coffee exports to Netherlands enjoy three-digit growth

Vietnam exported 7,420 tonnes of coffee worth 18.77 million USD to the Netherlands in the first two months of the year, up 93.1% in volume and 105.7% in value year on year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Israel, UAE sign free trade pact into effect

Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday signed a free trade pact into effect, reducing or removing tariffs on about 96 percent of goods traded between the nations, Israel's Foreign Ministry said.

Durian to make breakthrough for Vietnam's fruit exports

The export of Vietnamese durian to China through the official channel since September 2022 opened up a new prospect for Vietnam's fruit and vegetable industry.

UK and EU to formally adopt the Windsor Framework

The UK and EU will meet to formally agree the Windsor Framework at the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee, chaired by the Foreign Secretary and the European Commission Vice-President.

Still having problems when exporting to China

Along with China's reopening, Vietnam is negotiating to diversify seafood exports to China. However, there are still barriers that exporters must overcome.

EU considers easing control conditions for Vietnamese instant noodles

The European Union is considering loosening control conditions for instant noodles imported from Vietnam following its improvements in enhancing import product quality, according to the representatives of the Vietnamese Trade Office in Belgium and the EU.

Export of wood chips will decline

The increasing scarcity of energy in many countries around the world in the past year is the main factor promoting the good growth of Vietnam's woodchip exports.

India to pitch for reforms in WTO during G20 meetings

India will seek a better dispute settlement mechanism at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and plans to initiate the issue of reforms in the global trade body during G20 talks this year, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Friday.