Vietnam joins WTO
ANALYSIS: Does Vietnam’s WTO start hint at future trade troubles?
The US Congress this week threw out legislation to normalise trade relations with Vietnam, a move that means quotas limiting…
US: Bill normalising trade with Vietnam defeated
Legislation granting Vietnam Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status failed to get the approval of the US House of Representatives…
VIETNAM: WTO membership will create textile opportunities
Vietnam will be hoping that the approval last week of its accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will improve…
VIETNAM: 10-month garment, textile export turnover totals US$4.96bn
Vietnam saw export turnover from garments and textiles total US$4.96bn during the first ten months of the year, the Trade…
VIETNAM: Thai manufacturers to cash in on WTO entry?
Thai textile and clothing makers are considering setting up operations in Vietnam to help them break into the US market,…
US: Textiles take centre stage in Vietnam, WTO talks
The US Senate Finance Committee met yesterday (12 July) to discuss controversial plans to extend Permanent Normal Trade Relations status…
US: Normal Trade Status for Vietnam divides textile industry
Legislation has been introduced in the House and Senate to extend “permanent normal trade relations” (PNTR) to Vietnam, a key…
VIETNAM: To drop textile subsidies as part of US trade deal
Vietnam has confirmed that it will drop preferential investment rates and state subsidies for the textile and garment sector as…
VIETNAM: US backs WTO entry despite textile protests
A top US trade official says the United States hopes to sign a trade agreement early next month that will…