The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has expressed deep concern over what it says is an unnecessarily high power tariff for the industrial sector in general and export-focused industries in particular and has underlined the dire need for tariff rationalisation to stave off further economic deterioration. 

Việt Nam's fleet is grappling with significant challenges in adapting to these global environmental shifts, said industry insiders and experts.

The Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and Israel (VIFTA) was officially signed on July 25, 2023 as the two countries mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (July 12, 1993 -2023).

Recent studies have shown that Vietnam can take opportunities provided by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), with the World Bank's 2022 forecast saying that Vietnam's exports will likely increase by 11.4 percent by 2030.

Đặng Phúc Nguyên, General Secretary of Việt Nam Vegetable and Fruit Association, forecast that the export revenue would surpass US$6 billion and even reach $7 billion in 2024, providing a significant momentum for Việt Nam to become a global food powerhouse.

Though Johnson promised ‘no non-tariff barriers’, firms say they are struggling under ‘compliance burden’ of customs and safety checks

With the recent permission from Chinese authorities, watermelon has become the next farm produce of Vietnam to be exported to China via the official channel.

SThe finance ministry said Tuesday it will lower import tariffs levied on 77 industry products and food items through tariff quotas next year in an effort to curb inflation and ensure stable supplies of key products.