Deep processing could also help domestic firms improve their export turnovers and keep up with market trends.

Vietnam is Brazil’s priority partner in Asia, Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services of Brazil Geraldo Alckmin affirmed at a working session with Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi in Brasilia on June 19.

Vietnam and Singapore have potential and advantages to promote fisheries cooperation, industry insiders said at a conference connecting fishery businesses of Vietnam and Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City on June 25.

Amid tariffs from the US and potential protectionist measures from the EU, China is making headway in the Latin American market by exporting electric vehicles (EVs) and investing in local production. The export of cheaper Chinese EVs has increased drastically, particularly in countries like Brazil and Mexico where companies have established local research and development, production and sales centres. China's growth in Latin America's EV and lithium mining industries could have significant implications for the region, including EV adoption and emission projections, though the environmental and social effects of expanded lithium mining are yet to be fully realised.

The World Bank on Friday approved a $107 million credit package to improve the capacity, efficiency, and safety of inland waterways in southern Vietnam, while cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the country's transport sector.

Australian technology companies are in Vietnam this week to take part in the Australia Southeast Asia Business Exchange (A-SEABX) Mission, which kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on June 24.

China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it has made solemn representations to the EU over the latter's sanctions against Chinese firms over claims of links to Russia.

Open markets and green technologies are vital for stabilizing global growth, China's premier said Tuesday, while criticizing trade tensions as he opened a conference in northeastern China.

The Philippines, one of the world's largest rice buyers and biggest importers of the Vietnamese grain, officially announced a reduction in rice import taxes from 35% to 15%, effective in early August this year and lasting until 2028.SC) certificate to the local clam farming sector.

Purchasing and cooperation activities with Vietnamese suppliers over the past many years have brought impressive results to international brands, purchasing and distribution units.