The Kim Thanh International Border Gate No. 2 in Lao Cai province. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Nearly 3,000 Vietnamese firmshave received codes granted by China, enabling them to export farm produce andfood products to the Chinese market.
According to😼 the Vietnam Sanitary and PhytosanitaryNotification Authority and Enquiry Point (SPS Vietnam) under the Ministry ofAgriculture and Rural Development (MARD), in the last two years, Vietnamesefirms have received 3,013 codes in line with the regulations on farming regionsupervision and origi🎃n tracking of farm produce under Orders 248 and 249 of China.
SPS Vietnam holds a meeting to review its performance in 2023 and launch its plan for 2024 on January 9. (Photo: VNA)
Speaking at a meeting to review the performance of SPSVietnam in 2023 and launch its plan for 2024, Deputy Director of the office Ngo Xuan Nam said Vietnamese firms are now paying more attention to registering toexport to the Chinese market. Le Thanh Hoa, Director of the SPS Vietnam, said that in 2024, relevant authorities will continue to update draft notices onfood safety measures and animal and plant disease safety. and warnings fromtrade partners and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) members and inform relevantunits.
The office will also coordinate with units to respond tocomments on Vietnam's draft notices of SPS measures notified to the WTO.
It will coordinate with units of the Ministry ofIndustry and Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development incontinuing to negotiate the SPS chapter of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement(FTA), and the Vietnam - United Arab Emirates FTA, and toupgrade the ASEAN - China FTA, the ASEAN - Canada FTA, and the ASEAN Trade in GoodsAgreement.
⛄ In 2023, the office received and handled 1,164 notices onSPS-related regulation drafts and changes proposed by WTO members.
It said the higher number of noticesshows that the world market is paying more attention to quality, hygiene, andfood safety, and demanding more on these issues as well as factors related to greengrowth./.
The General Administration of Customs (GAC) of China has just approved the pilot import of Vietnamese passion fruits from July 1, according to the Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (SPS Vietnam).
Meeting the EU's Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS) remains a challenge for Vietnamese food exporters as the country seeks greater integration in the global food supply, said industry experts and policymakers.
Vietnam is the third largest mango supplier for the Republic of Korea (RoK) in the world, but the imports from Vietnam only account for 5.8% of the Asian country’s total, the Import - Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported.
Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures in foreign markets were introduced to businesses and local authorities at a forum held by the Coordination Office for Agriculture and Rural Affairs in the Mekong Delta and Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosaniary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (Vietnam SPS) in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on November 9.
Experts at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on December 6 stressed the need for both producers and exporters to change the mindset and approach to boost exports to China, a potential market for Vietnamese farm produce.
In 2024, durian was a leading export among Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables, earning a record of 3.3 billion USD and accounting for 46% of the sector’s total export value. China was the largest market, importing 3.2 billion USD worth of durians, or 97% of the total.
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PM Pham Minh Chinh has called on global tech giants to bolster cooperation with Vietnam to assist with the country's efforts to drive a startup and innovation ecosystem.
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According to UOB, following the US’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs of 46% on Vietnamese goods on April 2, around 80% of Vietnamese businesses have proactively taken measures to respond to potential impacts.
As one of the most prestigious annual international events in the industry, the expo serves as a prime platform for enterprises to connect, exchange valuable experience, and explore reliable collaboration opportunities with both domestic and international companies.
Organised by the Vietnamese Embassy and Trade Office, Vietnam's national booth showcases catalogues and product samples from over 30 Vietnamese companies, spanning key sectors such as agriculture, seafood, food and beverages, footwear, textiles, furniture, plastics, construction materials, and industrial machinery.
The pangasius industry is one of the country’s key foreign currency earners, with an annual export value of around 2 billion USD, accounting for 20% of Vietnam’s total seafood exports. The US remains one of the largest and most strategic markets for Vietnamese pangasius.
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It featured four discussions on key issues such as the Vietnam- Switzerland comprehensive partnership, Vietnam’s international financial centre, digital transformation and innovation, and global human resources and expansion of markets.
With rising protectionist policies for the steel industry, and the US imposing tariffs on steel exports, the sector has entered a challenging period. In response, many industry giants are returning to the domestic market.
As the most significant and high-profile event in the global logistics industry, FIATA World Congress 2025 is expected to gather over 1,200 delegates from more than 150 countries.
According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), in the interbank market, the trend of decreasing overnight interest rates has continued, starting at 3.13% in the first session of last week and gradually decreasing over the sessions to 1.67% at the last session of the week. In total, overnight interest rates decreased by 1.46 percentage points within one week.
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The Kim Thanh International Border Gate No. 2 in Lao Cai province. (Photo: VNA) 
SPS Vietnam holds a meeting to review its performance in 2023 and launch its plan for 2024 on January 9. (Photo: VNA) 
