VIETRADE - Vietnamese shrimp exports would likely to strongly rebound in the first half of this year after a slowdown last year, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Producers and Exporters (Vasep) forecasts.

VIETRADE - On 10 May 2016, the Government Minister provided guidance to the implementation of the key project under Vietnam rice brandname development Plan 2020, a vision to 2030.

VIETRADE - Footwear, one of Vietnam's key export items and listed among those with high export value of more than USD 1 billion during the first three months of 2016, is standing a chance to boost growth in export for the time to come.

VIETRADE – Vietnam had exported US$526 million worth of vegetable and fruit in the past three months, up 41% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

VIETRADE - Despite many awaiting obstacles, challenges in this year, fishing industry is forecasted to experience an increase in export value.

VIETRADE – The Timber Legality Assurance System of Vietnam (VNTLAS) would be applied to wood and wood products exported to the not only the European Union but also to other countries, besides those provided for local market.

VIETRADE - After months of consecutive decline, export turnover of agro-forestry-seafood products experienced growth in the first quarter of 2016, contributing to the trade surplus across the sectors.

VIETRADE – Domestic wood producers needed to focus on developing their business in the domestic market in a move to effectively compete with foreign rivals, the Vietnam Wood and Forest Product Association (Vifores) suggested.