Shoes produced for export at Dong Hung Industry Jsc., in southern Binh Duong Province. Footwear was among major export products of Viet Nam to the Netherlands. — VNA Photo The Netherlands has emerged as Viet Nam’s largest importer in the European Union (EU), with an annual export growth rate of 18-25 per cent in recent years. Last year, Viet Nam exported US$7.1 billion worth of goods to the country, far surpassing the $2.9 billion in 2013, according to the Vietnamese Trade Office in the Netherlands. Among the items recording positive export earnings in 2017 are electronics and components, telephone, footwear, textile and garments, seafood, cashew nuts, rubber, machinery and spare parts, plastic products and fruits and vegetables. The Netherlands is also the largest importer of Vietnamese cashew nuts and seafood in the bloc, with respective turnovers of more than 300 million euros ($370 million) and 542 million euros ($670 million). In 2017, Viet Nam spent $665.4 million on importing goods from the market, including milk and dairy products, chemicals, machinery and equipment, means of transport and textile. According to the Trade Office, there is scope for Vietnamese enterprises to accelerate their exports to the lucrative market in the Netherlands, which is regarded as an effective gateway for firms to deeply penetrate the huge EU market. — VNS
Viet Nam attaches importance to its relationship with the European Parliament (EP) and wants to promote the exchange of visits between members of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) and the EP. Chairman of the Vietnamese NA's Committee for External Relations Vu Mao, spoke to Dr. Guenther Rinche and the EP's delegation who wrapped up their two-day visit to Viet Nam on Saturday. He spoke highly of the role of the European Union (EU) and the EP, stressing that the EU is an important trade partner of Viet Nam. The EU has assisted Viet Nam in hunger eradication and poverty reduction,…... [read more]
The Ministry of Trade (MoT) said Viet Nam will import around 500,000-600,000 tons of sugar, totaling US$300 million by 2010. In the period of 2002-2007, Viet Nam's sugar production is estimated to reach only 1.237 million tons, which is still 100,000 tons lower than the domestic demands. Therefore, the Domestic Market Monitoring Group has proposed MoT to issue regulations on as well as work out long-term strategies for next year’s sugar import. Viet Nam has pledged to allow the importation of around 55,000 tons of sugar a year, and the number will increase annually, when the country joins the World…... [read more]
National Focus (15-12-2008) Viet Nam lead regional canoe champs Last Saturday was a good day for Viet Nam, who grabbed 10 golds, four silvers and one bronze at the Southeast Asian Canoe and Kayak Championship, which is ongoing in Singapore. The national members dominated the tournament with six golds in women's and men's single 500m and double 500m events. Four other gold medals went to the national junior team, who competed in the youth tournament. According to Viet Nam coach Nguyen Van Thang, good weather conditions and preparation were two key elements in the team's victory. Viet Nam led the…... [read more]
Viet Nam leads in medals at World Championship (26-10-2007) HA NOI — Nguyen Viet Anh made a perfect performance and won the first gold medal for Viet Nam on a golden day at the World Championships in Malaysia on Wednesday. Anh beat Indonesian Eko Wahyudi in the men's singles seni (performance) final just before other Vietnamese artists bagged three more golds on the second day of competition. Nguyen Thanh Tung and Tran Duc Nghia took the gold in the doubles, while Nguyen Thi My and Nguyen Thi Binh won the women's side. My, Binh and Ngo Thi Quyen then clinched…... [read more]
The Hanoitimes - Venezuelan Deputy Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia considers Vietnam as a leading important partner in Asia. He makes determination to strengthen the comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, at the mean time welcoming and attaching great importance to the investment projects of Vietnam in Venezuela. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh hosted reception for Venezuelan Deputy Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia Sixth deputy foreign ministerial-level political consultation between Vietnam and Venezuela yesterday took place in Hanoi, under the co-chair of Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Ba Hung and his Venezuelan counterpart, Felix Plasencia. At the event, the…... [read more]
