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A program “Promoting Vietnamese agricultural products 2019” was organized at the Rungis International Market in Paris, France, on June 25.

(VEN) - In a crackdown on fake goods flooding e-commerce websites, fines imposed on violators doubled to VND7 billion in 2018 from VND3.5 billion in 2015.

(VEN) - Vietnamese exports in the first five months of 2019 grew at a lower rate compared with the same period last year due to negative changes in the global economy. However, the export value keeps increasing.

Temporary anti-dumping tariffs will be levied on color-coated steel sheets from 20 Chinese and three South Korean firms.

The total export value of the agricultural, forestry and fishery sector in the first six months of this year was estimated at US$19.75 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2.1%.

The Directorate of Fisheries and the Vietnam Fisheries Society (VINAFIS) co-organised a forum in Bac Lieu city, Bac Lieu province on June 19 to discuss measures to build the Vietnamese shrimp brand.

Three international fairs, Farm & Food Tech 2019, Vietnam Farm and Food Expo 2019 and Agritech Vietnam 2019 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on June19.

According to the Vietnam Poultry Association, over the past years, the poultry industry has made rapid progress. As of the end of 2018, the poultry flock saw rapid growth, numbering over 409 million. The export value of poultry products was estimated at over US$40 million.

(VEN) - Seafood exports to China are expected to reach US$1.5 billion this year. Vietnam Economic News’ Mai Ca and Hoang Ty spoke with Truong Dinh Hoe, Secretary General of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) about the prospects of this market.

(VEN) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade will organize trade promotion activities to help Vietnamese goods enter South Africa.

More than 10 key agricultural products of Vietnam are being sold across 160 countries and territories worldwide.

(VEN) - Vietnamese exporters have taken the initiative in learning about market demand and food hygiene and safety standards in Thailand as they seek appropriate strategies to enter this market and expand sales there.

(VEN) - Efforts by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Vietnam Food Association are expected to significantly boost rice exports to China.

A wide range of fertilisers, pesticides and agricultural chemicals are on display at the third international exhibition for the fertilizer and pesticide industry that opened in Ho Chi Minh City on June 11.

A week of Vietnam-Hanoi goods kicked off at the AEON Lake Town Mori in Japan’s Saitama prefecture on June 8 as part of a cooperation pact signed between the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), Hanoi authorities, and Japanese retail group AEON.

Vietnam’s fine art and handicraft exports experienced a significant increase of 50 percent to reach 45 million USD in May, according to statistics from the General Department of Customs. 

(VEN) - Vietnam’s exports of garments and textiles, leather and footwear to Eastern Europe remain modest. Eastern European nations offer great potential to exporters given their relatively high GDP growth and less stringent quality requirements compared to Western European countries. However, to succeed in exporting to these countries, Vietnamese firms must have long-term strategies, improve product quality and study the market carefully to make suitable products.

Over 11,000 tonnes of lychees, worth nearly US$6 million in total, have been shipped to China via the Lao Cai border gate, announced the Lao Cai international border gate customs sub-department on June 5.

(VEN) - Nguyen Quoc Thinh, a senior consultant to the Vietnam Value program discussed the need for changes in the program with Vietnam Economic News’ Viet Nga.

(VEN) - Vietnamese farmers have gained greater returns on investment thanks to higher yields and better post-harvest management facilitated by a New Zealand funded project.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has announced temporary anti-dumping duties on aluminum products originating from 17 Chinese producers.

Mangoes grown in Yen Chau district, the northern mountain province of Son La, began being exported to the US, UK, Australian and Chinese markets on June 1.

(VEN) - E-commerce not only helps big business increase sales considerably but also small and medium sized ones.

Export turnover of fruits and vegetables has exceeded US$1.6 billion since the beginning of 2019, a year-on-year rise of 8.9 percent.