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Not just China: Japan, South Korea push cheap steel as world reels

21/04/2016

As the world reels from a flood of cheap Chinese steel, other countries including Japan and South Korea are selling products overseas at prices as much as a third lower than in their home markets, according to industry data and officials.

China scrapping steel export subsidies is a little and big deal

21/04/2016

China's move to scrap export subsidies on a range of products, most notably steel, means very little and is quite significant.

WTO: Vietnam records impressive export-import growth

19/04/2016

Geneva (VNA) – Vietnam is the only country to achieve an impressive export-import growth in 2015 among the 30 leading export-import economies of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), according to the report “World Trade 2016 and Prospects 2016” announced by WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo.

Việt Nam, EU agree on timber export regulations

19/04/2016

Việt Nam and the European Union have agreed that the Timber Legality Assurance System of Việtnam (VNTLAS) will be applied to wood and wood products exported to the EU, and also to other countries, as well as the domestic market.

U.S. Seeks WTO Ruling on Modified Tuna Labeling Rules to Avoid Mexico Sanctions

19/04/2016

The United States has requested that the World Trade Organization establish a panel to determine whether recent changes to U.S. regulations on dolphin-safe labeling of tuna products bring the U.S. into compliance with a WTO ruling that the previous regulations were inconsistent with WTO rules.

VN: MoF plans to finalise tariff policies, reforms

19/04/2016

The Ministry of Finance will continue completing tariff policies and reforming tariff and customs administrative procedures to support production and business and also improve the competitiveness of the economy.

India: Govt plans merger of anti-dumping, import safeguard bodies

19/04/2016

New Delhi: India is contemplating the merger of two bodies that handle anti-dumping and import safeguard actions, seeking to counter protectionist measures imposed by developed economies at a time when world trade has shrunk because of tepid demand.

US import regulations reviewed

15/04/2016

HÀ NỘI Viet Nam News -— Opportunities to export to the US and the US requirements for imported food and pharmaceuticals were discussed during a seminar held in Hà Nội on Monday (11th April 2016).