Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) Hanoi – The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) has recommended that wooden cabinet producers and exporters continue to review the export activities of their products subjected to the US Department of Commerce (DOC)’s anti-circumvention and anti-subsidy investigation. The recommendation was made given DOC’s fresh announcement on extending the time to submit comments and provide feedback to the case by one week. As such, the new deadline is 5pm of June 30 (Eastern Time) or 4am of July 1 (Vietnam time). The authority also requested the producers and exporters to study thoroughly the US’s anti-circumvention regulations and investigation procedures. They were also asked to fully comply with the US side’s request for information provision while working closely with the TRAV during the case settlement. On May 24, DOC launched a probe to find out whether or not wooden cabinets from Vietnam and Malaysia that include components imported from … [Read more...] about Wooden cabinet exporters advised to review activities related to US’s investigation
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Vietnamese fish sauce industry seeks ways to expand abroad
There is significant room for Vietnam to promote the export of fish sauce. (File Photo) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Vietnamese fish sauce industry needs to improve food hygiene and safety and diversify products to expand exports. According to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien, just a modest amount of fish sauce was exported, around 12.6% of the country’s total output per year, mainly to the Asian market (54%), the Australian market (18%) and African and European markets (13% each), last year. There are 17 production establishments currently exporting fish sauce. Tien said there was significant room for Vietnam to promote the export of fish sauce, given the country’s favourable natural condition and a wealth of experience in production. According to the Agro Processing and Market Development Authority, there are more than 4,200 fish sauce production establishments across the country, with an average output of around 380 million litres. The … [Read more...] about Vietnamese fish sauce industry seeks ways to expand abroad
Challenges faced in cultivating effective PR relationship
Cision, a comprehensive communications platform helping public relations and marketing professionals around the world understand, influence, and amplify their stories, has released its annual State of the Media report with responses from more than 3,800 journalists from 17 global markets to understand key challenges faced in a marketplace that is rapidly evolving, and how public relations can support first-rate and trustworthy reporting. Challenges faced in cultivating effective PR relationship According to the report, journalists’ biggest challenge is maintaining credibility as a trusted news source (32 per cent) and combating accusations of fake news. A close second, journalists cite the impact that smaller groups of staff and fewer resources are having on their workloads. In fact, three in 10 journalists file 10 or more stories per week. When it comes to the relationship between communications industry professionals and journalists, it is all about easing … [Read more...] about Challenges faced in cultivating effective PR relationship
VN-Australia to further boost trade and investment ties
Viet Nam's consulate-general in Australia Nguyen Dang Thang speaks with participants at the event. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Minh More than a hundred businesses from Viet Nam and Australia gathered for a trade and investment promotion event organised by the Australia Vietnam Business Council (AVBC) in Sydney, Australia. Speaking at the event, AVBC President Kiem Dinh said the Australia-Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy, signed in December last year, reaffirmed the two countries' commitment to strengthening ties and sustainable economic development. Viet Nam's consulate-general in Australia Nguyen Dang Thang said Viet Nam-Australia relations have been built on a foundation of mutual respect and understanding, common interests and similar views on international events. The two countries have been and will stay committed to an open trading system and have ratified a number of regional and international trade agreements including the Comprehensive and Progressive … [Read more...] about VN-Australia to further boost trade and investment ties
Ho Chi Minh City proposes construction of $6bn int’l transshipment port
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have proposed the construction of a US$6 billion international transshipment port in outlying Can Gio District. The proposal was made by chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai in his document sent to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday. The investment into the port was originally suggested by MSC Group – the world's largest shipping group, Vietnam Maritime Corporation, and Saigon Port. The project is expected to have about 7.2 kilometers of wharves and cost approximately $6 billion. The port will be able to receive the world's largest container ship, which can carry 24,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers, while its capacity will be around 10-15 million TEUs. The implementation of the project will be divided into seven phases, with the developers hoping that the first phase will be initiated in 2024 and put into operation in 2027. The final phase is expected to be put to use in 2040. The existing Can … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City proposes construction of $6bn int’l transshipment port
Midfielder Đức highlighted as one to watch at AFC Cup
Nguyễn Hoàng Đức (right) in the SEA Games 31's final between Việt Nam and Thailand on May 22 in Hà Nội. Đức is one of players to watch at the coming AFC Cup. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The AFC Cup's ASEAN Zone will be back in action on Friday, nearly two years after it was cancelled in 2020, featuring eleven Southeast Asian clubs battling it out for regional glory. Ahead of the start of the competition, the AFC has highlighted Vietnamese midfielder Nguyễn Hoàng Đức of Viettel FC and four others as promising stars to watch as they try to help their clubs make a memorable run this season. "A key component of the Viettel side and a regular for the Việt Nam national team, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức has been among the most talked-about players in the Southeast Asian country in recent years and is set to grace the AFC Cup for the first time," the website wrote about the 24-year-old player. "A midfielder with an eye for goal, Đức helped Viettel secure the V.League 1 … [Read more...] about Midfielder Đức highlighted as one to watch at AFC Cup