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Origin of goods- important requirement to enjoy EVFTA tariff preferences

In order for Vietnamese goods that are exported to the EU to enjoy preferential tariffs in the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), businesses must obtain a thorough grasp of the provisions set out in the trade deal which stipulate very strict requirements regarding the origin of products, according to insiders.

Mon, Jun 08, 2020, 00:59:00

VN-Index up third session in a row

The VN-Index edged up 0.26 percent to 886.22 points Friday, with many small-capped stocks hitting their ceiling prices.

Sat, Jun 06, 2020, 04:20:00

Industrial production of southern economic hub enjoys recovery in May

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) of Ho Chi Minh City was boosted by a 7.9% surge in May against April, despite representing an annual decline of 15.5%, therefore signaling that local industrial production is beginning to pick up, according to the city’s Department of Industry and Trade.

Sat, Jun 06, 2020, 04:17:00

Gov’t rolls out plan to implement FAO agreement on deterring IUU fishing

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan to implement the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing of the Food and Agriculture Organization.

Sat, Jun 06, 2020, 04:15:00

IZs, EZs attract US$4.3 billion in five months

Industrial zones (IZs) and economic zones (EZs) attracted 390 foreign-invested projects with a total registered capital of US$4.3 billion in the first five months of this year, according to the latest updates of the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Sat, Jun 06, 2020, 04:13:00

Fruit exporters hit by rising air freight costs

Vietnamese fruit exporters are struggling since air freight costs are surging due to the limited number of flights amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, Jun 06, 2020, 04:11:00

HCM City supports workers, businesses affected by COVID-19

The southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City has spent VND465 billion (US$20.2 million) supporting more than 336,550 business households and employees seriously affected COVID-19, according to Director of the municipal Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Minh Tan.

Sat, Jun 06, 2020, 04:09:00