The recent sharp depreciation of the Euro, the single currency used by the EU, amidst growing fears of a recession in the Eurozone, is expected to have a negative impact on Vietnamese import-export activities.

The Asian and African markets made up 67% of the country's total import and export turnover in the first half of the year, heard a conference held on July 14 to review activities of the trade sector.

The VNTR provides information free of charge in both English and Vietnamese, covering tariff commitments in free trade agreements (FTAs) within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to which Việt Nam is a signatory.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai recently led a delegation of Vietnamese enterprises to the US to meet local officials and businesses to foster bilateral trade and investment links.

Standardising the production process, updating technology and building product brands are keys to boosting Vietnamese agricultural exports to the UK.

Ambassador Nguyễn Văn Thảo, Head of the Vietnamese delegation to the EU, presented his credentials to the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on July 15

After four years of negotiations, on July 11, a protocol on phytosanitary requirements for Vietnamese durian exported to China was signed - an important condition for Vietnamese durian to have a sustainable import market.

The EU has always been the most important partner of Việt Nam as the latter has always been an attractive investment destination for European firms.

Vietnamese tuna exports during the first half of the year surged by 56% to US$553 million, accounting for approximately 10% of total seafood export turnover, according to details given by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

A Vietnam – European Union (EU) agricultural business forum was held on July 11, on the occasion of an official visit to Vietnam by EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski.