For China, integrating the rules of its pilot free trade zones (FTZs) and the RCEP can synergize its economic development with that of the Asia-Pacific region.

China remains at number one position, the consultant said in its 2021 Global Manufacturing Risk Index, which assessed the most advantageous locations for global manufacturing among 47 countries in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC).

Currently, the average production capacity of seafood processing factories in the Mekong Delta has decreased to only 40-50% compared to before. It is estimated that the overall capacity of the whole area will decrease to only 30-40%.

Though COVID-19 has brought challenges to the coffee industry, businesses can nevertheless seek to adapt by exploring innovative and value-added ideas for Vietnamese coffee.

A trade deal with New Zealand could give British shoppers and exporters reason to cheer as both countries ditch tariffs as high as 10% on a range of high-quality products. The latest round of trade talks between both sides ended last month with good progress made towards a final deal.

The livestock industry has achieved some positive results in 2021 with increasing numbers of pigs, cows and poultry compared to the same period in 2020. However, the industry needs to implement several synchronous solutions to respond to challenges.

More Japanese consumers prefer Vietnamese cashew nuts, reflected through an expansion of the market share of the product in the country’s total import value.

Việt Nam's tra fish (pangasius) exports have done well this year, but the outlook is less bright for the rest of the year since the Covid-19 pandemic has not been controlled yet.

Strong economic recovery, which is expected post-pandemic, and rapid growth of e-commerce will likely result in a significant surge in road freight for Việt Nam and other ASEAN economies, said logistics experts.

Russia would be able to challenge any U.S. move to strip Russia of its market economy status at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia said on Monday.