China has moved to increase the import of aquatic products from Vietnam, with import value rising by up to 114% after enduring a downward trajectory throughout January and February, according to figures compiled by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Since the beginning of the year, fruit and vegetable exports have recorded remarkable growth, creating a breakthrough for the goal of exporting vegetables and fruits worth about US$4 billion in the whole year.

In the first two months of this year, Vietnam maintained a huge trade surplus from 2020 with the contribution of most manufacturing industries, especially industrial sectors. In the future, more comprehensive implementation of the new-generation FTAs, and better utilization of opportunities from the FTAs are important factors to strongly promote Vietnam’s commodity exports.

Consul General of the Republic of Korea Kang Myeong Il expressed his desire to boost cooperation between his country and Vietnam during a meeting with Ho Chi Minh City Mayor Nguyen Thanh Phong on March 12.

THE Asia-Pacific (APAC) region continues to lead global growth, with all economies tipped to rebound this year, according to a Moody's Analytics report. In addition, all APAC economies - except the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia - are forecasted to have recovered past their pre-pandemic levels by end-2021.

India and Bangladesh are expected to sign an economic partnership agreement over the next five years which will preserve trade rights for Bangladesh.

International Affairs & Trade Fairs Division, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised India-South East Asia Day themed as ”STRENGTHENING INDIA – SOUTH EAST ASIA: PROJECT PARTNERSHIP THE WAY FORWARD” during the “PHDCCI International Week” taking place from 15-19 March 2021in Hybrid Mode.

Ukraine is interested in enhancing economic cooperation with Vietnam and building effective cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Micro- and small-sized enterprises and those in business for less than three years were the most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report on the pandemic’s impact on businesses in Vietnam.

Conditions are right for China to start negotiating entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), but it will be a “jump” for the country to meet the deal’s more stringent requirements, a former high-ranking minister says.