The Vietnamese trade office in the United States met with Maryland's Department of Commerce Secretary Kevin Anderson to explore collaboration opportunities between Việt Nam and the state.

The EU is preparing to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus to placate farmers and some member states, officials familiar with the plans said on Tuesday.

Compared to countries with developed husbandry industries, Việt Nam’s regulations on meat imports are not strict and have many loopholes.

Vietnam boasts extensive experience in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). Notably, the enhancement of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States has catalyzed a significant increase in the flow of FDI from the US and Europe into Vietnam.

Any firm meeting the set criteria will be eligible for support from the investment support fund, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Thị Bích Ngọc said.

Despite a sound traditional friendship, two-way cooperation in trade, investment and other fields has remained modest and has failed to match the potential and expectation of the two countries, Dũng said.

Sustainable domestic supply chains help businesses improve competitiveness against foreign rivals and retain consumer trust, thus sustaining growth in domestic and foreign trade of Vietnamese goods.

Many Vietnamese products have affirmed their position and created a solid foothold in foreign markets thanks to successful brand building. However, experts say that the brand image of Vietnamese goods is still relatively modest in many markets.

Port authorities and maritime inspectorates must monitor shipping company fees and surcharges to prevent violations amidst rising container transportation costs for imports and exports.

The French authorities have introduced new feed-in tariffs levels for PV installations up to 500 kW. The rates are higher than originally planned.