The latest Covid-19 outbreak in India, the world’s largest shrimp producer, has taken a toll on the recovery outlook of this country’s shrimp industry and created opportunities for others.
The US, EU and member countries of the CPTPP would continue to be in the focus for Vietnam’s seafood exports, thanks to preferential treatment from the deal and strong demand.
Since November, most shipping companies have announced price hikes of two to 10-fold in sea freight fees.
Vietnamese businesses need to improve their capacity to compete in such a highly demanding market as the EU.
The majority of business conditions still allow state agencies to interfere deeply in enterprises’ rights to freedom of doing business, said an expert.