Notable Industry and Trade sector information in newspapers on March 24

Energy sector

The Laborer Newspaper published the information: "Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project: Arranging more than 1,200 resettlement plots for people"

On March 23, the Ninh Thuan Land Fund Development and Investment Project Management Board (hereinafter referred to as the Management Board) announced that it had basically completed the draft plan for site clearance and resettlement of the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plant.

Accordingly, the resettlement area (TDC) of Nuclear Power Plant 1 in Tu Thien village, Phuoc Dinh commune, Thuan Nam district has a total area of ​​64.84 hectares (an increase of 21.17 hectares compared to the approved area), the total number of residential plots is 605. The resettlement area of ​​Nuclear Power Plant 2 located in Thai An village, Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district has a total area of ​​45.49 hectares (an increase of 1.84 hectares compared to the approved area), the total number of residential plots is 629. The resettlement areas are oriented to be built close to the sea to serve tourism and trade development and ensure the criteria of urban tourism.

Import and export sector

The An ninh Thu do newspaper published the news: "More businesses want to import high-quality rice from Vietnam"

Lien Hoa Enterprise (Taiwan, China) is looking to import round grain rice (japonica) from Vietnam to export to the Middle East.

According to the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei (China), Lien Hoa is a professional Taiwanese food manufacturer with 30 years of experience. Lien Hoa is currently looking for a partner to supply round grain rice (japonica) from Vietnam for export to the Middle East.

The total amount of rice purchased is expected to be about 200 tons and will be packaged in 1kg/bag for direct sale to supermarkets. Packaging and design will be provided by Lien Hoa.

Japonica rice is a type of rice with round and short grains, clear white color with high nutritional content, when cooked, the rice grains will be soft and fragrant. This rice belongs to the high-class rice line, has high stickiness so it is suitable for many users, especially those with asthma, intestinal and cardiovascular diseases.

Vietnam Economic Magazine published the news: "Prosperous exports help support rice price recovery"

Through analysis and forecasts, the assessment of the world's rice demand shows a good prospect for Vietnamese rice. Therefore, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade to urgently inspect and correctly assess the current situation of the domestic rice market, when the high-quality rice segment (accounting for 80% of export output) is still stable in price due to not competing much with India and Thailand in the low-quality rice segment. On the other hand, it is necessary to urgently amend and supplement Decree 107/2018/ND-CP on rice export business to remove current difficulties and obstacles for rice exporting enterprises.

In March 2025, Vietnam's rice export price has increased

Trade defense

Tin Tuc newspaper published: "India concludes preliminary investigation into imported alloy and non-alloy flat-rolled steel"

The Department of Trade Remedies (PVTM) of the Ministry of Industry and Trade said: The Directorate General of Trade Remedies of India (DGTR) has issued a notice of the preliminary conclusion of the safeguard investigation on non-alloy and alloy steel flat products imported into India. The investigated products are non-alloy and alloy steel flat products under HS codes: 7208, 7209, 7210, 7211, 7212, 7225, 7226. The scope of investigated products includes hot-rolled steel products, cold-rolled steel products, anti-corrosion metal-coated steel products (including galvanized steel, cold-rolled steel, zinc-magnesium alloy-coated steel) and color-coated steel. DGTR allows interested parties to submit comments on the Preliminary Conclusion within 30 days from 18 March 2025 (ie, latest by 16 April 2025). Before issuing the Final Conclusion, DGTR will hold a hearing, the details of which will be announced on the DGTR website. DGTR also considers conducting a verification of the information submitted by the parties, if necessary. In order to promptly respond to the case, the Department of Trade Remedies recommends that associations, enterprises manufacturing and exporting products subject to investigation/self-defense duties carefully study the Preliminary Conclusion and the issue of product scope, and send comments (if any) within the prescribed time limit to the Indian investigation agency. Closely monitor information from the investigation agency or the Department of Trade Remedies website to register to attend the hearing in case DGTR organizes it; cooperate fully and comprehensively with the investigation agency in the final investigation stage. In particular, businesses need to discuss and coordinate closely with the PVTM Department to receive timely support.

Competition and consumer protection

Ap Bac Newspaper published the news: "Building a healthy and civilized consumer environment"

The increasingly diverse market offers consumers a wide range of products and services. However, there are also significant challenges such as the situation of counterfeit goods, fake goods, poor quality goods, and commercial fraud that is still complicated, directly affecting the health, property and trust of consumers, requiring relevant agencies, businesses, and people to further enhance their roles and responsibilities in protecting consumers' rights.

Customers shopping at GO! My Tho.

E-commerce and digital economy

Hanoi Moi Newspaper published: " Perfecting the legal framework for e-commerce"

The Vietnamese e-commerce market is showing shortcomings due to the lack of specialized legal corridors. To catch up with the global development trend, take advantage of the multi-faceted advantages of e-commerce in the rapid development of technology, the inevitable need is the appearance of the E-commerce Law in Vietnam.

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