The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS)’ Institute of African and Middle Eastern Studies and the group of African Ambassadors to Vietnam held an international seminar on promoting African Continental Free Trade Area: opportunities and challenges for Vietnam on May 24.

Vietnam is implementing commitments on preferential export and special preferential import taxes within the framework of the 15 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and two bilateral trade agreements (BTAs) with a coverage of more than 80% of Vietnam's import turnover. Participation in FTAs/BTAs creates a great driving force for Vietnam's import-export turnover growth.

Vietnam is currently the fourth largest rubber supplier to the Republic of Korea (RoK) after Thailand, Indonesia and China, according to the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The Italian Trade Agency in Vietnam announced on May 26 that it has teamed up with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the General Confederation of Italian Industry to set up the ASEAN Education and Business Programme (VELP 2023).

Vietnamese rice has seen a number of advantages of export markets as both orders and selling prices have increased sharply, according to industry insiders.

Now South Korean manufacturers find themselves in a tricky spot.

Vietnamese localities and enterprises are attracting design talents to deeply join the global integrated circuit supply chain, as global IC design corporations are shifting their operations to Vietnam.

The third EU – Vietnam Sub-committee on Sustainable Development within the framework of the Viet Nam – EU Joint Committee, established under the Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Framework Agreement between Viet Nam and the European Union (PCA), took place yesterday in Hanoi.

The global minimum corporate tax could impact Vietnam's competitive advantages in attracting foreign investment. Dr. Oliver Massmann, Partner - General Director of Duane Morris Vietnam LLC, shared his views with The Hanoi Times on how Vietnam should respond to ensure its competitiveness.

Data from the General Department of Customs showed that the export turnover of wood and wooden products reached US$3.9 billion in the first four months, down 30.6 per cent year-on-year. The export of wooden goods saw a yearly decline of 38 per cent to $2.6 billion.