In addition, the ministry will also increase its focus on meeting the stringent requirements which will be in place when looking to expand into new markets such as the Eurasian Economic Union and Brazil, while also strengthening seafood exports to Saudi Arabia. … [Read more...] about Agro-forestry-aquatic exports enjoy 50% trade surplus in Q1
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Cement, clinker exports drop due to COVID-19 pandemic
Demand was estimated to reach 101-103 million tonnes, an increase of 4-5 percent from last year, of which 69-70 million tonnes would be used at home and 32-34 million tonnes would be shipped overseas. … [Read more...] about Cement, clinker exports drop due to COVID-19 pandemic
Labour exports suspended as COVID-19 expands globally
In a recently-issued telegram, the MOLISA asked its Department of Overseas Labour (DOLAB) to instruct businesses involved in labour exports to temporarily suspend sending labourers abroad till the end of April. The management board of Vietnamese labourers abroad was required to encourage Vietnamese labourers to stay calm, strictly obey regulations of their host countries and restrict travel to epidemic-hit areas. It will closely watch the situation, enhance management and guarantee labourers’ interests in case of emergency. … [Read more...] about Labour exports suspended as COVID-19 expands globally
Covid-19 could slow Vietnam’s fruit exports to US, Japan, Korea
However, Tung expected that the market could recover by 50% in the next two weeks, since food is an indispensable part of daily life, regardless of the spread of the disease, and people currently practicing social distancing will switch to shopping online for necessities, thereby resulting in a rise in consumer demand. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 could slow Vietnam’s fruit exports to US, Japan, Korea
Exporters asked to prepare for rice export to South Korea despite suspension
South Korea planned to import about half of its rice quotas allocated to five countries, including Vietnam, in the first half of this year. However, as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, the plan is subject to change. Shipments invited from China have been reserved and when they might resume is unknown. … [Read more...] about Exporters asked to prepare for rice export to South Korea despite suspension
