As the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations progress, tensions have emerged between domestic medical device manufacturers and the government over the proposed zero-duty imports for medical devices.

In a significant move to bolster domestic manufacturing, Indian producers of components used in solar panels are advocating for trade protections against a flood of imports, particularly from China and Vietnam.

With prices recovering after years of decline, pepper has regained its place among the country’s major export items and more farmers are increasing their investment in their pepper farms.

The global value of cashew nuts industry is currently valued at 2.6 billion US dollars having dropped slightly from 2.7 billion US dollar in the year 2020.

Trade protectionism and free trade represent two opposing approaches to international trade. It should be noted that, although protectionism has had an unprecedented impact on free trade, the latter has been proven as the easiest and most effective way to stimulate economic growth.

PTSC, the technical arm of state-owned Petrovietnam, and Texas-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer Excelerate Energy, will jointly study solutions for LNG imports into Vietnam.

To stimulate economic growth, the Government is tasking ministries to solicit input from agencies, localities, and experts to find the most effective solutions for attracting hi-tech investment.

Although the garment and textile industry is witnessing new export growth, the sector still faces challenges due to increasing market and customer demands, requiring them to leverage the industry’s position in the world market, according to experts.

The trip by Party General Secretary and State Presiden To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the United Nations Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79), and hold working sessions in the US is expected to bring new opportunities for the Vietnam-US trade ties.

China and Vietnam's agricultural cooperation represented by burgeoning coconut trade is becoming a cornerstone of the bilateral economic ties.