THE temporary extension of the reduced tariff rates for imported pork meat, rice, and corn has earned mixed reactions from stakeholders in Cebu.

An Australian official said that China could lift the ban on imports of Australian wine early next year. Chinese analysts said that recent signs show improving bilateral relations and recovering trade, but they also warned that Australia needs to show further sincerity to improve bilateral trade.

Vietnam's textile and garment products have been exported to 104 countries and territories this year – a record number, said Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) Vu Duc Giang.

Online exports of agricultural products and food currently only account for a small proportion but are growing at a very high speed thanks to the support of technology solutions in the digital trade promotion ecosystem such as the Association of Online trade conferences, online exhibitions, application of livestream technology.

To gain a firm foothold in the European market, Vietnamese enterprises have been advised to soon adapt to the European Green Deal (EGD) to meet new requirements of this choosy market.

For a beverage to be considered "whisky" in the EU, it has to be at least three years or more old. For "brandy", this time is one year

Vietnam has become the largest supplier of all kinds of shrimp to the Republic of Korea during the past 10 months, with turnover reaching US$295.38 million, down 20% against the same period from last year, according to the International Trade Center.

Fixed duty rates vary from €17.6-96.5/t depending on the country and the manufacturing plant