Maintaining last year's growth momentum, the exports of many Vietnamese agricultural products posted strong performance in the first months of this year.

DGTR also initiates sunset review investigation of countervailing duty on saccharin imports from China

Coffee is the product with the strongest growth in the first quarter of this year. Coffee export reached 799,000 tonnes worth $1.9 billion in the first quarter, rising by 44.45 per cent in volume and 54.2 per cent in value over the same period last year, setting a new record for three-month coffee export value.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has received a proposal to initiate an anti-dumping investigation of hot-rolled coil (HRC) imported from China from two domestic manufacturing enterprises.

Many investors have expressed interest in renewable energy projects but have yet to solve technology-related challenges concerning ensuring the balance and stability of the national power grid, producing and using green hydrogen and ammonia, energy storage solutions and electricity export.

In early 2024, seafood exports have prospered. This is the driving force that helps seafood businesses hope for a stronger recovery this year. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Sac, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) shared with Customs Magazine.

Once the preliminary determinations are published to the Federal Register, importers will be required to place cash deposits equal to the rates determined by the DOC for up to four months.

Việt Nam is facing challenges from climate change, so transitioning to a sustainable production model towards green growth is an urgent requirement, experts said.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnamese agricultural exports to Japan continue to thrive, especially in seafood, rice, coffee, and fruits and vegetables. Japan remains Vietnam’s third-largest market for agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products, following the United States and China. The export value to Japan accounts for 7.2% of Vietnam’s total exports, marking a significant increase of 29.2% compared to the same period in 2023.

Member states sealed on Wednesday evening a crucial deal to extend free trade with Ukraine until June 2025.