China has urged the Netherlands to continue cooperating in fields such as technology and supply chains before export controls on Dutch chip-making equipment come into force.

China wants to implement a free trade agreement with Bangladesh by 2026, said Yao Wen Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka on Thursday.

A major contributor, according to a spokesperson from the VFA, is how exporters leave themselves vulnerable to price fluctuations. Many exporters choose to sign contracts with foreign buyers first and look for supply later. Once prices surge in the domestic market, they either have to negotiate or accept the losses.

India and the UK are negotiating a trade deal wherein fully-built electric cars made in the UK can enjoy a much lower import duty than at present.

Vietnam exported about 7.1 million tonnes of rice in the first 10 months of 2023, equivalent to nearly 4 billion USD, up 17% in volume and 35% in value, compared to the same period in 2022, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

India is slowly gaining from the recent global shifts in manufacturing, sourcing and supply chains at the expense of China.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded his landmark visit to China. Arriving at an important juncture in the two countries' relationship, Albanese's four-day trip provided valuable insights into improving bilateral ties and deepening constructive engagement on a host of levels.

A business seminar has been held in Nograd county of Hungary with a view to promoting economic and trade relations between Vietnam and the European country.

The determination of the Government, ministries, sectors and localities to promote disbursement of public investment, and efforts taken to address difficulties and speed up the development of the real estate market are positive signs for the steel industry to regain growth momentum in the remaining months of 2023 and early 2024, according to insiders.

In the near future, Vietnam will become a reliable partner and an important link in the global semiconductor manufacturing and supply chains, according to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.