A combination of supply shortages and increased demand from the major markets helped black pepper prices soar last week.

More and more regulations on sustainable development are issued in major markets such as the US and EU, imposing pressure on Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises to be faster on the green roadmap.

Beverage companies are currently operating at less than 80 per cent of their pre-pandemic capacity.

The British Embassy Hanoi officially launched the UK - Vietnam Agri-trade Report on May 14, delves into the dynamics of the UK - Vietnam agricultural trade relationship, identifying substantial growth opportunities for both countries'agriculture sectors.

Companies are still struggling to get “green” credit since they lack a green taxonomy and fail to understand policies and mechanisms, experts told the Global Climate Partnership Workshop in HCM City on May 13.

According to Professor Dr. Hoang Van Cuong, a member of the National Assembly's Finance and Budget Committee and Vice Chairman of the State Council of Professors for the term 2024-2029, institutions play a very important role. Therefore, it is necessary to continue to promote reforms to create changes that support businesses in expanding their reach.

Meeting market standards and regulations, encompassing certification requirements and mandates for clean, safe, and environmentally responsible products have emerged as crucial factors for success in penetrating international markets, particularly the US, a two-day conference, titled "Penetrating Global Market with a focus on the US Market," heard in HCM City.

Despite growth in the first months of 2024, the leather and footwear industry is facing new regulations in export markets related to supply chain traceability.

The Chinese business community strongly opposes the United States' latest decision to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, calling on the US to promptly cancel the additional tariffs, said the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in a statement on Wednesday.

A number of Israeli importers have participated in exhibitions in Vietnam to seek contracts with local suppliers.