Exporters urged to tighten quality management after Poland returns 22 tonnes of cinnamon to Việt Nam

Friday, Aug 08, 2025

The Vietnam Trade Office in Poland has urged exporters to tighten management on product quality after Polish authorities returned a 22-tonne shipment of cinnamon from Việt Nam due to mould.

Việt Nam-EU trade reaches $300 billion after five years

Friday, Aug 01, 2025

In an era marked by rising global tensions and trade fragmentation, the EVFTA stands as a testament to inclusive, rules-based cooperation – one rooted in shared values, sustainability and long-term strategic alignment.

Việt Nam's exports to EU see impressive recovery in 2024

Tuesday, Feb 04, 2025

Việt Nam''s exports to the EU made an impressive recovery in 2024, reaching nearly US$51.7 billion, an increase of $8.08 billion compared to 2023.

Pilot of forest-coffee plantation database to meet EU standards achieves success

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024

This marks a significant milestone for Việt Nam, providing a reliable information platform to assist businesses in complying with the European Union''s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Việt Nam regulates remanufactured imports under EU, UK FTAs

Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024

Under Decree 66, remanufactured goods must now meet a number of criteria, including certification of eligibility and compliance with origin rules established under the EVFTA and UKVFTA.

Vietnamese firms making relatively good use of EVFTA: survey

Friday, Nov 18, 2022

The survey of enterprises’ awareness of the EVFTA was conducted by the Centre for WTO and International Trade under the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Logistics key to capitalising on EVFTA benefits

Friday, Sep 30, 2022

Logistics remain a key factor in Viet Nam''s ability to capitalise on the benefits of the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), said experts and policymakers. 

Viet Nam to promote green growth, technology transfer to lure EU investment

Friday, Sep 30, 2022

Viet Nam will promote sustainable, green and inclusive growth, and technology transfer to boost exports to and attract investment from the EU.

Meeting SPS key to sustainable agricultural exports to EU

Friday, Sep 30, 2022

Meeting the EU''s Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS) remains a challenge for Vietnamese food exporters as the country''s seeking greater integration in the global food supply, said industry experts and policymakers. 

Workshop calls for responsible timber trade practice

Monday, Dec 14, 2020

Vietnamese businesses should adopt responsible timber trade practices to bridge the gap between Viet Nam''s law and the its agreement with the EU on forest law enforcement, governance and trade

Foreign investors increasingly drawn to VN education sector

Monday, Nov 16, 2020

According to the General Statistics Office, foreign investment as of October 20 was US$23.48 billion, equivalent to less than 81 per cent of the figure for the same period last year.

Trade deal expected to stimulate Vietnamese coffee exports to EU

Monday, Oct 05, 2020

On September 16 Vinh Hiep Co. Ltd of Pleiku city shipped 296 tonnes of coffee to Belgium and Germany at zero tariff.

Italian companies invest in VN textile industry to capitalise on EU trade deal

Saturday, Oct 03, 2020

More and more Italian textile firms are investing in Viet Nam to take advantage of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and export to the European market, experts said.

Seafood stocks enjoy growth despite falling profits

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2020

Seafood stocks posted gains despite falling profit earnings thanks to the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

German businesses keen on Vietnamese market

Thursday, Aug 27, 2020

German businesses are keen on investment and trade potential in the Vietnamese market, particularly new opportunities arising from the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).