COVID 19 epidemic

Squid, octopus exports slightly increase in June

19:36 | 26/07/2020 Import-Export

Squid and octopus exports enjoyed a rise of 6 5 pct to US 48 million during June after previously suffering decreases for three consecutive months due to a low demand affected by the novel coronavirus COVID 19 epidemic

Vietnam should declare itself free from COVID-19 epidemic

12:51 | 16/06/2020 Headlines

The country needs to announce the conclusion of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic as it has now ensured three of the necessary criteria, Nguyen Thien Nhan, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee, said on June 15 during the ongoing 14t

Supporting business: being provided “breathing machine” but lacking “oxygen”

10:09 | 16/04/2020 Import-Export

VCN - The Government’s support packages were issued in a timely manner and suited the difficulties of businesses affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, but according to businesses, these supports have not been as expected.

General Department of Customs requires units to ensure smooth customs management

20:16 | 13/04/2020 Customs

VCN - General Department of Customs guides its units to continue to closely follow measures to prevent and control the epidemic while ensuring smooth state management over customs.

Law makers discuss solutions to contain COVID-19 epidemic

19:53 | 09/04/2020 Headlines

National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee held an unscheduled meeting in Hanoi on April 8 to discuss measures proposed by the Government to support people in difficulties due to the ongoing the pandemic

Vietnam helps Laos, Cambodia combat COVID-19 epidemic

15:51 | 28/03/2020 Headlines

Vietnam will provide medical equipment worth US$200,000 for Laos and Cambodia to help the two neighbouring countries combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Disbursement of public investment: Key to growth in 2020

08:56 | 28/03/2020 Finance

VCN – For the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on the economy, the Prime Minister required a quick response to finance, economy, and production to compensate for the economic decline caused by the pandemic.

Fisheries exports steep rise in markets

11:07 | 27/03/2020 Import-Export

VCN - The Covid-19 epidemic has affected the export activity of fisheries enterprises. Exports to markets have declined, especially China.

Businesses keen to remove hurdles amid COVID-19 epidemic

15:24 | 23/03/2020 Import-Export

Management agencies have put in place drastic steps in a bid to support businesses as they actively seek out sources of raw materials to be used in production whilst boosting trade promotion activities.

Enterprises from 2 key import markets of textile sector suspend import

10:08 | 20/03/2020 Import-Export

Major export markets of the textile sector, including the US and EU, announced the import suspension for orders of Vietnam’s textile due to the Covid-19 epidemic

Guiding handling of luggage of passengers on entry from Covid-19 epidemic areas

15:14 | 18/03/2020 Regulations

VCN- The General Department of Customs has just sent an urgent document to provincial and municipal Customs departments to direct the customs branches at international airports to guide procedures for the luggage of passengers on entry.

Vietnamese businesses must improve their capacity

15:13 | 18/03/2020 Import-Export

VCN - The Covid-19 epidemic also brings many opportunities for Vietnam, especially in attracting invest in industrial production. However, Vietnamese businesses must improve their capacity to make the best use of these opportunities.

Lang Son: Dual effect "both against epidemic and against smuggling"

17:42 | 17/03/2020 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - During the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, the fight against smuggling and trade fraud in the province was strictly implemented by Lang Son People's Committee.

Business “plagued” by epidemic

16:33 | 14/03/2020 Import-Export

VCN- A sharp decline in customers leads to a drop in revenue during the epidemic season. Many business units have to pay ground, downsize or stop business to cut their losses.

Customs sector determines to achieve revenue target

09:09 | 14/03/2020 Customs

VCN- If the outbreak of Covid-19 continues, it will greatly affect the production, import and export activities and Customs revenues.