Agricultural, forestry, link bet88 fishery trade between Vietnam link bet88 China to be enhanced

A forum between Vietnam link bet88 China on agriculture, forestry, link bet88 fishery trade connectivity was held in Vietnam's northern Lang Son province on December 3.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Agriculture link bet88 Rural development Tran Thanh Nam emphasized that, under the directives of both Vietnamese link bet88 Chinese leaders, the two governments link bet88 their business communities have made significant efforts to boost economic link bet88 trade cooperation.

China is Vietnam's largest trading partner link bet88 a key market for agricultural, forestry, link bet88 fishery products. Bilateral trade between the two countries accounts for one-quarter of Vietnam's total trade with the world. Conversely, Vietnam is one of China's major global trading partners link bet88 its largest within ASEAN.

Leveraging China’s Vast Market

Adding to this, Mr. Le Thanh Hoa, Deputy Director of the Department of Quality, Processing, link bet88 Market Development (under the Ministry of Agriculture link bet88 Rural Development), highlighted consistent growth in agricultural, forestry, link bet88 fishery trade between the two countries.

He noted that in the first 11 months of 2024, bilateral trade in these sectors reached billion, up 13.4 per cent compared to the same period in 2022, 29 per cent link bet88 40 per cent compared to 2020 link bet88 2021, respectively. Of this, exports accounted for .2 billion, an increase of 11 per cent. Products experiencing strong growth included fruits link bet88 vegetables (.1 billion, up 28.7 per cent), wood link bet88 wood products (.7 billion, up 22.3 per cent), link bet88 seafood (.4 billion, up 23.2 per cent).

Currently, China has agreed to import products from 11 dairy plants link bet88 9 bird's nest enterprises of Vietnam. Protocols for exporting farmed monkeys link bet88 crocodiles to China have also been signed. China has approved the import of 48 types of live aquatic species link bet88 128 processed seafood products, link bet88 596 Vietnamese seafood enterprises are licensed to export to China.

However, to export agricultural, forestry, fishery, link bet88 food products to China, Vietnamese goods must comply with China's Food Safety Law of 2015 link bet88 its Animal link bet88 Plant Quarantine Law for imports link bet88 exports. Exporters must meet strict requirements regarding production facilities, equipment, link bet88 quality testing to ensure food safety. Vietnamese authorities must inspect link bet88 certify products in accordance with both countries' regulations before granting export codes.

According to the Vice Chairman of Lang Son Provincial People's Committee Luong Trong Quynh, in recent years, border trade, economic activities at border gates, link bet88 supporting services have consistently been identified by the province as key economic sectors, serving as a driving force link bet88 making significant contributions to the province's socio-economic development.

To this end, the province has proactively implemented comprehensive measures to effectively manage link bet88 facilitate the import link bet88 export of goods. Special attention has been given to Vietnam's agricultural, forestry, link bet88 fishery products, which are key export strengths, accounting for approximately 75-80 per cent of the total export value of goods with customs declarations processed in the province.

These include investments to build link bet88 upgrade transportation infrastructure, gradually improving interregional link bet88 international connectivity with several key projects being actively implemented.

According to him, Lang Son provincial government has also focused on developing, expanding, link bet88 upgrading border gate infrastructure link bet88 warehousing systems, creating favorable conditions for businesses engaged in import link bet88 export activities.

From the Chinese perspective, Mr. Li Rui, Vice mayor of Yiwu city in Zhejiang province, stated many Vietnamese products such as mung bean cakes, coconut candy, cashews, dried lychee, durian, jackfruit, link bet88 dragon fruit are currently sold in his city link bet88 are well-received by local consumers.

"In the first 10 months of this year, Yiwu's trade turnover with Vietnam reached 3 million, a 25 per cent increase compared to the same period last year", he said.

He hoped that authorities link bet88 localities in both countries will provide support link bet88 coordinate efforts to resolve difficulties link bet88 obstacles related to the import link bet88 export of agricultural, forestry, link bet88 fishery products between the two sides.

"We are committed to actively implementing agreements between the leaders of both countries, fostering discussions, link bet88 promoting cooperation with Vietnam across various sectors, contributing to the economic development of both nations," the Chinese city's representative affirmed.

Three key tasks

While commending the efforts of Lang Son province as well as that of related Vietnamese agencies, Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam also emphasized three primary tasks to further enhance trade link bet88 economic cooperation between Vietnam link bet88 China:

Firstly,Vietnamese authorities must proactively negotiate to seek markets for new products, expand planting link bet88 farming areas, link bet88 increase the number of enterprises eligible to export to China. Efforts should also focus on addressing trade barriers, disseminating regulations, link bet88 guiding businesses to meet China's import requirements. Additionally, both sides need to promptly update each other on new regulations, market demands, link bet88 consumer trends in China.

Secondly,authorities should streamline production chains by linking specialized farming regions with export processing enterprises to create standardized raw material zones. Coordination between central link bet88 local agencies is crucial to ensure the issuance of planting link bet88 farming codes for export. Transparency in information related to planting regions, farming areas, link bet88 seasonal packaging facilities is essential. Efforts must also focus on quality standardization, production processes, link bet88 branding, with support from industry associations link bet88 businesses to maximize resources.

Lastly,in 2025 link bet88 beyond, Vietnam needs to develop the Chinese market sustainably with a focus on quality. In addition to maintaining trade through China's southern border routes, efforts should explore distribution channels in its northern provinces link bet88 engage in cross-border e-commerce to deliver products directly to Chinese consumers.

These initiatives underscore the commitment of both nations to fostering a robust, sustainable, link bet88 mutually beneficial trade relationship.