A conference was held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 29 to discuss ways for securing sustainable dragon fruit development in Vietnam amid uncertainties in global markets.

Nearly five years after the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) came into effect, the quantity and value of exports have increased, but Vietnamese-branded goods exported to this market remain quite modest. Many Vietnamese exported products to the CPTPP market still bear foreign brands.Nearly five years after the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) came into effect, the quantity and value of exports have increased, but Vietnamese-branded goods exported to this market remain quite modest. Many Vietnamese exported products to the CPTPP market still bear foreign brands.

Being considered a "market economy" by major importing countries such as the US and EU gives Vietnam an advantage in anti-dumping and subsidy investigations.

Amidst the increasing demand for raw materials in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, and Vietnam’s participation in various free trade agreements, the country’s herbal products, particularly cinnamon and star anise, are well-positioned to capitalise on the opportunity for development, heard a conference in Hanoi on September 28.

The European Union’s anti-subsidy probe into China’s electric vehicle products is against the basic rules of international trade and is likely to disrupt global auto industrial and supply chains, top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi said on Wednesday.

Despite facing numerous challenges related to new requirements and standards, Vietnam continues to be a destination that attracts special attention from investors and importers from the EU. This opens up opportunities for Vietnam to regain growth momentum after a period of decline due to the global economic impact.

India will seek the removal of ‘additional Final Bound Total Aggregate Measurement of Support (FBTAMS) entitlements’ at the next WTO interministerial meeting

A seminar themed “Technology application and innovation for export competitiveness enhancement in the agricultural sector of Vietnam” was held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in Hanoi on September 27.