Vietnam’s seafood sector in 2021 was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but, with the bold efforts of farmers, producers and relevant agencies, the sector still met its export target, especially in maintaining exports to key markets.

Maurice Greig might have expected a well-deserved Christmas break, having spent 2021 grappling with the post-Brexit bureaucracy now needed to export his bespoke men’s accessories to the EU.

Vietnam’s pomelo has received green light from the US side to officially enter the US market in 60 days, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam.

Despite the recent backlog of vehicles at customs posts, China was still the largest consumer of Vietnamese fruit and vegetables in 2021. 

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), taking effect on Saturday, shines rays of hope through the dark clouds of unilateralism and protectionism.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden and North Europe plans to take European food importers to Vietnam to buy goods this year while popularising more Vietnamese products in the area.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now charging provisional anti-dumping duty on cement imports from Vietnam, which domestic manufacturers had claimed were hurting the local industry. 

The Chinese authorities are introducing new temporary tariffs on almost 1,000 goods including seafood.