Vietnam announces 268 trustworthy exporters

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has approved a list of 268 trustworthy Vietnamese export companies across 25 sectors in 2019.

Seafood accounts for the largest number of exporters on the list with 38 companies.
Seafood accounts for the largest number of exporters on the list with 38 companies.

The exporters were selected from the nominations of agencies concerned and based on such criteria as minimum revenues, business reputation among foreign partners, fulfilment of tax obligations, and environmental compliance.

Seafood, textile, and rice account for the largest numbers of exporters on the list, with 38, 28 and 26, respectively.

There are also 22 rubber exporters, 19 fruit and vegetable exporters, 15 pepper exporters, 13 cashew nut exporters and 12 tea exporters.

Other sectors with companies on the list include coffee (11), handicrafts (9), dairy (4), pharmaceuticals and medical equipment (6), footwear (4), building materials (10) and mobile phones (3).

The announcement of the list is necessary to assist Vietnamese companies to increase exports and expand their markets, especially as Vietnam is participating in a wide range of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements.