The total export-import turnover of goods in the first quarter of the year is estimated to reach over $178 billion, an increase of 15.5% compared to the same period last year. Both exports and imports have achieved high growth rates, clearly reflecting the recovery trend.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has issued a safeguard investigation questionnaire regarding the import of fine denier polyester staple fibre from Vietnam.

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export turnover reached an estimated 1.25 billion USD in the first quarter of 2024, up 27% over the same period in 2023, the General Department of Customs has reported.

Regarding the proposal to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on HRC hot-rolled steel products imported from China to Vietnam, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan emphasized the needs of complete basis and evidence to demonstrate whether an anti-dumping investigation should be applied or not.

Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports could reach record levels in 2024, especially with the country working on an export protocol for fresh coconut and frozen durian with China this year.

Australian winemakers rejoiced last week when punitive tariffs on exports into China were lifted, but myriad non-tariff trade barriers remain according to an industry expert.

The exports of Vietnam’s aquatic product posted positive growth in the first quarter of this year, bringing hope for the entire seafood industry, including processed tuna products.

Continue the recovery momentum at the end of 2023, exports in the first quarter positively contributed to the growth results of the whole economy in the early period of 2024.