Vietnamese and Japanese experts exchanged views on solutions to foster cooperation in digital economy between the two countries at a forum in Hanoi on December 5.

Vietnam has always valued its relations with Laos and Cambodia and considered them one of its foreign policy priorities.

According to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), exports in November 2023 increased by 6 per cent compared to November 2022, reaching nearly US$840 million.

China and the European Union agreed their trade relationship should be more balanced at their first in-person summit for four years on Thursday, but gave no sign of resolving differences on a range of issues.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the National Innovation Centre in co-ordination with the the US’s Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) organised a roundtable discussion on infrastructure readiness for semiconductor industry in Việt Nam in Hà Nội on Thursday.

People and business flows between Singapore and China look set to expand, with an upgraded free trade pact that gives Singapore firms greater access to China’s services sectors.

The Vietnam Trade Office in India arranged a pavilion to introduce Vietnam's textile and garment products at Intex South Asia, an international textile sourcing show opened in New Delhi on December 7.

As most are small or medium size, Vietnamese enterprises face high risk of scams and disputes, while their experiences in avoiding and dealing with such cases are limited, he said. Many are not familiar with commercial dispute resolution forms such as arbitration and mediation.

The abundant foreign direct investment (FDI) capital has given Viet Nam a new image on the global trade map but has not been able to pull the economy up a higher value ladder.

To export to demanding markets, such as Europe, many requirements must be met, in which, in addition to IUU issues, food safety issues are very demanding. . In addition, the storage temperature for seafood on board must also be paid attention to. However, almost all Vietnamese fishing vessels preserve products using the ice method, which only ensures the quality of the fish for 10-15 days.