Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports to the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Thailand increased sharply during the first quarter of this year, reported the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit).

Domestic retailers are increasing the distribution of export-quality products to cash in on the consumption trend towards green, environmentally friendly and safe products.

Government allows unlimited tariff-free imports of key products until 30 June in bid to stabilise fruit prices after domestic supply shortages

Chicken imports from the US will remain subject to anti-dumping duties for another five years to prevent continued dumping that may cause material injury to the local industry. The International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) concluded its sunset review investigation on the anti-dumping duties imposed on frozen bone-in chicken portions from the US. It found that dumping would recur if the duties expired. 
 

Since the start of the year, Vietnam’s exports have welcomed positive signals as orders from several key sectors have noticeably rebounded. Enterprises are capitalizing on the market recovery to bolster their export drive.

Canada has become the second largest consumer of Vietnamese pangasius in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) bloc, accounting for about 20% of total export turnover, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Washington, DC [US], April 17 (ANI): US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Tuesday that India’s decision to remove retaliatory tariffs on several US products has improved access to chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts, and apples and is benefiting farmers across the country.

The Thai government is considering imposing a seven percent value-added tax on Chinese goods priced less than 1,500 baht (US$40) that are routed through Thailand’s free trade zones to protect local businesses being impacted by the flood of cheap imports. Currently, goods not exceeding the 1,500 baht value are exempted from duties and VAT.