Many shipping companies have increased their terminal handling charges (THC) at ports, resulting in losses for Vietnamese cargo owners, who claimed the increases were not communicated clearly and fairly.

That is the appraisal given by experts at the seminar "HUBA Entrepreneurs' Coffee" under the theme: "Vietnam and HCMC's Economy in 2024 - Issues of interest to entrepreneurs," which took place on March 9, organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Business Association (HUBA).

Over recent years, Việt Nam has emerged as an important trade partner of not only Argentina but also the entire Mercosur.

PM Chính highlighted sci-tech and innovation as important cooperation areas in Việt Nam's comprehensive strategic partnerships with both the US and the RoK.

China was still the largest export market for Vietnamese lobsters, with a value of nearly $29 million, 27 times higher than the same period last year.

Timber and wood furniture exports to the Canadian market during the opening two months of the year surged by 47.4% to reach US$36 million against the same period from last year, according to statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The export of agro-forestry-fishery products to Japan is forecast to continue thriving in 2024 as numerous export opportunities are in place.

The Vietnamese Prime Minister urged US enterprises to support Việt Nam in perfecting its institutions, improving its governance capacity, and training high-quality human resources to serve development in the new era.

Vietnam exported its first batch of organic coffee beans to Japan on March 19.

The Vietnam Fisheries Society (VINAFIS) and Australia’s Beanstalk Agtech company on March 21 signed a two-year memorandum of understanding on strengthening cooperation in smart agriculture in response to climate change.