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Local rubber exports to China enjoy impressive growth

10/03/2021

Vietnam exported a total of 1.36 million tonnes of rubber worth a total of US$1.83 billion to China last year, representing an increase of 17.4% in volume and a rise of 18.1% in value, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Anti-dumping investigation could lead to higher costs for European steelmakers – report

10/03/2021

European steelmakers using electric arc furnaces (EAFs) could see higher costs in their production lines as a result of a recent skirmish between Chinese exporters of synthetic graphite electrodes and Europe-based manufacturers.

Redirecting markets for agricultural exports

10/03/2021

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam’s agro-forestry and fishery exports were estimated at US$6.17 billion in the first two months of 2021, representing an increase of 16.6% over the same period last year.

Peru terminates ADD probe against 100% polyester fabrics from China

10/03/2021

The Peruvian National Competition and Intellectual Property Protection Agency’s committee on dumping, subsidies and non-tariff trade barriers announced last month its decision to terminate the anti-dumping investigation against Chinese polyester fabric and not impose anti-dumping duty (ADD) on the same. The announcement takes effect from the date of promulgation.

Pakistan initiates anti-dumping investigation into Vietnam’s cold rolled steel

10/03/2021

Pakistan’s National Tariff Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into cold rolled coils and sheets originating in or exported from certain countries, including Vietnam.

Iron and steel exports witness big leap

08/03/2021

During the opening two months of the year, iron and steel exports have enjoyed a stellar growth rate of 71.9% compared to the same period from last year, with major domestic firms such as Hoa Phat and Hoa Sen exporting large shipments.

US and EU suspend tariffs in Boeing Airbus row

08/03/2021

The US and the EU have agreed to a four-month suspension of tariffs they imposed on each other as punishment for subsidies provided to rival planemakers Airbus and Boeing.

Export commodities to face greater scrutiny

08/03/2021

Fifteen types of export commodities will be put under strict scrutiny by Vietnamese customs authorities starting this year as part of a campaign to fight origin fraud, illegal transhipment and unfair trade practices, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.