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Vietnam says no to IUU fishing to lift EU sanction
Vietnam says no to IUU fishing to lift EU sanction

After receiving an EU yellow card against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Vietnam’s seafood exports to that market dropped sharply. Nguyen Thi Thu Sac, chairwoman of the VASEP Marine Product Committee (VMPC), talked about the issue in an interview with Vietnam Economic News’ Mai Ca and Hau Ty.

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Hanoi promotes provincial products to meet residents’ demand
Hanoi promotes provincial products to meet residents’ demand

Hanoi has supported many cities and provinces in introducing and promoting their outstanding products in the capital city’s markets and export channels. However, to help local specialties add economic value to their products, more efforts and cooperation are needed among ministries and sectors to resolve shortcomings in marketing, promotion and brand development.

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Vietnam fishing for FTA opportunities, gearing up for challenges
Vietnam fishing for FTA opportunities, gearing up for challenges

Vietnam’s agricultural sector is gearing up to prepare for the major changes expected with the entry into force of two unique, new-generation trade agreements - the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

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Myanmar, a promising market for some Vietnamese goods
Myanmar, a promising market for some Vietnamese goods

Exports to Myanmar, including food products, raw materials for foodstuff processing, electronics, household electrical appliances, construction materials, and information technology (IT) and telecommunication products are expected to increase.

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US greenlights raw catfish imports from Vietnam
US greenlights raw catfish imports from Vietnam

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is amending the Siluriformes fish (catfish) inspection regulations to list Vietnam as a country eligible to export Siluriformes fish and fish products to the US.

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Vietnam’s exports reach all corners of the world
Vietnam’s exports reach all corners of the world

A Ministry of Industry and Trade report to the National Assembly shows that Vietnamese exports have expanded in terms of market and product structure, contributing significantly to the country’s export value growth.

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FTAs deliver boost to exports
FTAs deliver boost to exports

Vietnam exported US$9 billion more in goods and services than it imported in 2019, an achievement partially attributed to the country’s efficient use of signed free trade agreements (FTAs).

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Coffee sector wakes up to value of processed, organic brands
Coffee sector wakes up to value of processed, organic brands

Despite an average drop of 20 percent in coffee export prices and revenue, the prices of organic and processed coffee are still sustainable and there’s even a shortage of supplies for export. To offset the drop in green coffee export prices, Vietnam’s coffee sector is targeting development of high quality brands.

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Vietnamese, Indian textile firms seek closer ties
Vietnamese, Indian textile firms seek closer ties

Experts believe there will be more cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese and Indian companies if the two sides increase connection activities and assist each other in market access.

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Vietnam strives for added rice export value
Vietnam strives for added rice export value

Vietnam’s ST25 rice surpassed many other rice varieties from other countries to win first prize in the World’s Best Rice Contest 2019 within the framework of the November World Rice Conference in Manila, the Philippines. The title, following decades of branding, has delivered a boost to the country’s rice exports.

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Bac Giang industry promotion spurs product innovation, quality
Bac Giang industry promotion spurs product innovation, quality

The Trade and Industry Promotion Center of Bac Giang Province completed all its assigned plans for 2019, helping local enterprises acquire equipment, innovate technologies and develop brands. This year it continues its efforts to improve production and business efficiency in the northeastern province.

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Vietnam seeks to catch up with seafood export targets
Vietnam seeks to catch up with seafood export targets

In 2019, fierce competition in foreign markets pushed down the price of Vietnamese seafood exports, which fell short of their revenue target. Vietnam Economic News’ Thuy Duong spoke about this with Truong Dinh Hoe, Secretary General of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

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