The soaring rice prices are not necessarily an advantage for Vietnam and could pose the risk of losing market share. In this context, technology will be the key to optimizing the various stages of rice processing, thereby enhancing the efficiency and value of the production chain.

Obtaining certificates and assessments that adhere to market standards and criteria will be the main focus for companies and OCOP goods.

On October 24, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) officially issued a notice initiating an anti-dumping investigation on aluminum extrusions and aluminum products imported from 15 countries/territories, including Vietnam.

Last month, the US imposed CVD on Indian file folders, rejecting arguments from the Indian government regarding the WTO compliance of RODTEP. Several months earlier, the EU similarly concluded that certain graphite electrode systems from India were subsidized through RODTEP, leading to the imposition of countervailing duties.

European manufacturers of aerial work platforms have welcomed the launch of a European Commission investigation into rival imports from China. 

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has officially allowed a Vietnamese enterprise to export bird’s nests to the country, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has announced.

Việt Nam should set up an early warning system for trade defence to help support Vietnamese products in foreign markets, said industry leaders and policymakers.

Poland is considered a potential market for Vietnamese tuna, especially after the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the EU (EVFTA) took effect, Vietnamese tuna products enjoy many tariff incentives.