Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade has urged for a close watch of the export of Vietnamese farm produce,particularly fruits and aquatic products, to China through northern border gates to get prepared against any unexpected development and prevent backlogs, as the acuterespiratory disease caused by novel corona virus (nCoV) is ravaging the region.
In a noticesent to the provincial and municipal Departments of Industry and Trade as well as relevant trade associationsand businesses nationwide on February 5, the agency asked them to closelymonitor and provide it with regular updates on goods shipping at the bordergates with China and any unexpected move from China’s border localities whichmay affect customs clearance and import-export activities in Vietnam.
The move camein face of travel restrictions triggered by the spread of the nCoV.
They shouldactively work together with relevant ministries and agencies to coordinateexports of farm produce, especially fruits both at present and in the coming time, the agencysaid. They must also strictly follow China’s rules on origin, traceability,packaging and more to minimise associated risks and losses./.
