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Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export revenues were estimated at US$346 million in August 2018, bringing the total value in the first eight months of the year to US$2.7 billion, up 14.1% compared to the same period of 2017.

(VEN) - While Vietnam has huge potential for e-commerce development, the country needs to improve its infrastructure rapidly in order to develop this industry. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) is working on a draft decree to regulate e-commerce and address its current shortcomings.

Vietnam ran a trade surplus of US$2.8 billion in the first eight months of 2018, according to preliminary data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO) on August 29.

Exports of cement have exceeded the set target for the whole year, according to the Construction Material Department under the Ministry of Construction.

A fair on “One commune one product” (OCOP) and hi-tech agriculture in the northern midland and mountainous region will be held in Thai Nguyen province from August 31 to September 6.

(VEN) - The northwestern mountainous province of Son La is seeking to increase its export of longan, one of its highest quality farm products.

Tại cuộc họp Tổ Điều hành thị trường trong nước thường kỳ tháng 8 diễn ra mới đây, ông Đặng Văn Sơn - Tổng thư ký Hiệp hội Giấy và Bột giấy Việt Nam cho biết, việc “siết” nhập khẩu phế liệu thời gian qua đã gây ảnh hưởng lớn đến tình hình sản xuất của các doanh nghiệp (DN) ngành giấy bao bì.  

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will hold bids for the right to import 94,000 tonnes of sugar this year.

Vietnam’s tra fish export turnover to the US surpassed that to China to hit 58.5 million USD in July, making up 30 percent of the country’s total export value of tra fish. 

(VEN) - Since 2007, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has granted 206 franchise licenses for foreign brands in Vietnam. Of the total, some 10 brands were licensed in the first half of this year. The franchisers span diverse business, such as pharmaceutical production, convenience stores, fashion, education models for children and restaurant chains.

Vietnam-Thailand trade is likely to hit US$20 billion in 2020, but the target to keep the trade value in balance may not be met with Vietnam currently running huge trade deficit with the neighboring country.

The ‘Vietnam Goods and Tourism Week in Thailand 2018’ officially kicked off on August 22 in Bangkok, displaying a wide range of Vietnamese products with high export potential.

XK dệt may vẫn dựa trên sản xuất gia công với nòng cốt nhân công giá rẻ, tuy nhiên, đây không còn là lợi thế của ngành khi Cách mạng công nghiệp 4.0 với công nghệ tự động hóa cao đang tạo ra một trào lưu sản xuất mới.

The 2018 Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish) officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City on August 22.

(VEN) - Rice exports yielded good results in the first half of 2018 and are expected to further increase towards year’s end due to high demand in traditional export markets.

The Vietnamese exporters are required to be perfect when it comes to export to the US, a demanding market with stringent requirements, according to industry insiders. 

(VEN) - In addition to changing production and service methods, Ho Chi Minh City has also focused on improving infrastructure to develop trade in a modern and professional manner.

(VEN) - Japanese consumers have reacted favorably to poultry products from Vietnam, raising expectations of opportunities for Vietnam to promote chicken exports and develop its poultry farming sector. 

During the event, Thai companies and business associations will directly meet Vietnamese importers in order to seek partners and business opportunities.

(VEN) - Yielding 215,800 tonnes of fruit, the 2018 record litchi crop brought Bac Giang Province’s farmers VND5.75 trillion in sales. The fruit has been exported to 30 countries and territories.