The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Export and Importrecently announced a list of 170 eligible rice exporters as of October 18.

As the U.S. tightens its restrictions on China's semiconductor industry, Chinese manufacturers of tools used to make chips are benefiting, with orders from the country's foundries accelerating in recent months.

Vietnamese enterprises should develop solutions to comply with international labour standards to be able to participate in global support chains and promote export sustainability, experts have said.

The EU has granted Cambodia the authority to utilise the Extended Cumulation Rule, allowing the use of raw materials or bicycle components originally from Vietnam in the production of bicycles for export to the EU, as stated by the Ministry of Commerce.

The shift towards exports via e-commerce platforms is likely to continue as technology is evolving and businesses are adapting to the changing market landscape, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, heard a seminar held by the Vietnam Industry and Trade Review in Hanoi on October 19.

India will allow exports of non-basmati white rice to a clutch of countries such as the Philippines - one of the world's biggest importers of the grain - a government order said on Wednesday.

The free trade agreement between India and the United Kingdom is facing further delays due to disagreements, particularly regarding trade in goods and services. India is struggling to differentiate between its wants and needs in the negotiations. The two countries were expected to sign the proposed agreement at the end of this month, but progress has slowed.

EL NIÑO has started to cause some concerns in Asia, and it’s a strained rice market that’s facing the first test from the weather phenomenon.

The total export turnover of the textile and garment industry exceeded 26 billion USD in the first eight months of this year, down 16.4% over the same period in 2022 and only reaching 65.5% of the year’s plan. The textile and garment industry faces many difficulties due to declining consumer demand, increasing competition, and falling orders.

The Biden administration is reducing the types of semiconductors that American companies will be able to sell to China, citing the desire to close loopholes in existing regulations announced last year.