S Korea promotes trade with ASEAN through free trade agreement

S Korea promotes trade with ASEAN through free trade agreement

South Korea is promoting negotiations to improve the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to further benefit businesses.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam FTAs cover 60 economies, 90% of global GDP: minister

Vietnam FTAs cover 60 economies, 90% of global GDP: minister

Vietnam has 15 free trade agreements (FTAs) operational and one pending parliamentary approval, covering more than 60 economies and accounting for nearly 90% of global GDP, said a senior official.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

PM calls for early negotiations on Vietnam-Turkey free trade deal

PM calls for early negotiations on Vietnam-Turkey free trade deal

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for early negotiations on a Vietnam-Turkey free trade agreement (FTA) at a Wednesday meeting with Turkish Minister of Trade Omer Bolat in Ankara.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam trade turnover set to exceed $732 bln this year

Vietnam trade turnover set to exceed $732 bln this year

Vietnam’s trade turnover could grow 10% year-on-year to a new record of over $732 billion this year, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Textile association seeks more investments in dyeing

Textile association seeks more investments in dyeing

The government should approve the development strategy until 2030 for the footwear and apparel sectors in order to boost investments in dyeing, ensuring supply of critical input materials.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7