The United States Trade Representative's (USTR) office announced a further extension of all China Section 301 tariff exclusions on 352 Chinese import and 77 pandemic-related categories through June 14, after which, the tariff exclusion for China’s graphite anodes will not be extended, the USTR announced on Friday May 24

Digital platforms have played a key role in helping Vietnamese firms take their high-quality products to the world, insiders have said.

Statistics from Việt Nam Customs show that pangasius export turnover in the first five months of this year is estimated at US$725 million, up 2 per cent over the same period last year.

The steel industry in Vietnam is expected to have a positive outlook for 2024, with major companies like Hoa Phat and Hoa Sen projected to experience significant recoveries, while small businesses may face challenges in finding output due to the recovery of steel prices and demand from large contractors.

April witnessed Vietnam suddenly boost its imports of a number of products from the Thai market, increasing by 210% over the previous month and up 622% over April last year, according to preliminary statistics released by the General Department of Customs.

Over the past four months, Việt Nam exported 3.23 million tonnes of rice, worth US$2.1 billion, up 12 per cent in volume and 37 per cent in value, according to the General Department of Customs. 

Many exporters are boosting farm exports to China by rail, thanks to it being quick, cheaper and a more reliable form of transport. 

The situation of some businesses and factories in Ho Chi Minh City losing exported goods, counterfeiting and imitating brands is causing many consequences for businesses.