Regional Inter-Agency Meeting on Combating Illegal Cross-Border Trafficking in Hazardous Waste and Addressing the Problem of Unclaimed Containers Held in the Philippines

On November 24-28, 2025, the Regional Inter-Agency Meeting on Combating Illegal Cross-Border Trafficking in Hazardous Waste and Addressing the Problem of Unclaimed Containers organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) took place in Cebu, Philippines. The event was part of the Project on Combating Illegal Cross-Border Trafficking in Hazardous Waste, funded

WorldACD: Peak Season Paradox 2025 – Global Air Freight Rates Rise Despite Falling Volumes

The latest data from WorldACD shows that global air freight rates edged up to $2.68/kg by the end of November 2025 despite falling volumes, reflecting tight capacity and strong regional differentiation. The global air freight market is witnessing an interesting paradox during the peak season. According to the latest data from WorldACD Market Data (covering

Vietnamese agricultural products open wide to the Japanese market

The demand for Vietnamese agricultural products in Japan is increasing rapidly, opening up great opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises in the context of this market increasingly prioritizing high-quality products with clear origin. However, strict requirements on standards are still a big challenge. Increasing demand, Vietnamese agricultural products are increasingly present In recent years, the Japanese market

Fresh Vietnamese jackfruit is officially exported to China

On November 27, 2025, in Beijing, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang and Deputy Director General of the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) Zhao Zenglian signed a Protocol on exporting fresh jackfruit from Vietnam to China, marking an important step forward in agricultural trade cooperation between the two countries… The event

Canada conducts administrative review of “double tax” on Vietnamese upholstered chairs

This review aims to update the normal value, export price and subsidy level for Vietnamese upholstered chairs… According to information from the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada, on November 24, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the initiation of an administrative review of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on upholstered chairs (UDS) originating or

Maersk Prepares to Resume Red Sea Route: A Sign of ‘Normalization’ of Asia-Europe Lifeline?

Amid improving security conditions, shipping giant Maersk is preparing a phased return of its fleet to the Red Sea and Suez Canal, with limited transits expected to begin as early as December. The world’s leading shipping line Maersk has signaled its intention to gradually resume operations through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, citing improved

Taking advantage of tax incentives from CPTPP to accelerate exports to the Americas

Effectively taking advantage of tariff incentives from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is opening up a strong step forward for Vietnamese goods, especially in the American markets. Impressive growth figures show that Vietnamese enterprises are increasingly proactive, more confident and ready to conquer demanding markets with quality and a methodical strategy.

Good opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to penetrate deeper into the German market

Germany is the largest market in the EU, with high income and diverse needs, especially the Asian community that is constantly expanding. This is an important opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises, especially when the EVFTA is taking effect. In the context of many fluctuations in global trade, the trade cooperation between Vietnam and Germany in recent