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Thông xe trên đèo nối Đà Lạt - Khánh Hòa sau hơn 1 tháng tê liệt

Dantri | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | Accidents

Traffic on the D'ran Pass, connecting Đà Lạt and Khánh Hòa, was reopened on December 11 after being closed for more than a month due to a landslide. The Lam Dong Department of Construction allowed vehicles with loads under 5 tons and passenger cars with fewer than 16 seats to travel in both directions, while heavier vehicles and larger buses must use alternative routes.

The landslide occurred on October 28, caused by prolonged heavy rain, which triggered the collapse of an uphill slope near Cầu Xéo, blocking the 10 km stretch of National Highway 20. The pass, known for its dangerous curves, links Đà Lạt with Song Pha Pass on National Highway 27, forming the route to Phan Rang in Khánh Hòa province.

Authorities continue to work on stabilizing the landslide area and advise drivers to avoid traveling through the pass at night or during heavy rain. Drivers are also urged to adhere to traffic signs and diversion plans in the repair zones to ensure safety.

Xuất khẩu gạo: Tìm dư địa tăng trưởng từ các FTA và thị trường mới

Bao Dien Tu | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | UndeterminedTrade Issues and Numbers

Vietnam's rice export sector in 2025 faces significant challenges including political instability in some regions, high inflation, and slow global trade recovery. Tight monetary policies in major economies have led to financial market disruptions and weakened consumer demand in developing countries. Protectionist measures and stricter standards on safety, sustainability, and climate change for imports have further complicated the export environment. Despite these difficulties, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has coordinated with relevant agencies to implement timely policies and support the rice sector's production and exports.

In the first 11 months of 2025, Vietnam exported over 7.53 million tons of rice valued at more than 3.85 billion USD, but this represents a 10.9% decrease in volume and a 27.4% drop in value compared to 2024. Some key markets such as Indonesia and Malaysia saw sharp declines, while increased exports to Ghana, China, Bangladesh, and Senegal helped offset losses. The majority of exports consisted of high-quality white rice and fragrant rice, which accounted for 69% of the total volume by October 2025.

Rice production in 2026 is forecasted to reach approximately 43 million tons, with a slight reduction in planting area due to seasonal declines. Local authorities are urged to restore production after natural disasters and focus on sustainable, low-emission rice cultivation, especially in the Mekong Delta, where a project aims to develop 1 million hectares of specialized rice by 2030. The resumption of rice imports by the Philippines, recovery in key markets such as China and Bangladesh, and benefits from trade agreements are expected to support the sector in 2026. Improved rice quality is seen as a competitive advantage.

Stakeholders emphasize the need to classify rice as a special commodity to better manage domestic consumption, food security, and export demands. This includes building stable supply regions with traceability, quality control, and brand development to meet the standards of importers. Vietnamese rice enterprises have yet to fully capitalize on free trade agreements, prompting calls for a clear strategic approach, stronger branding, and enhanced cooperation between state agencies, associations, and businesses to exploit these market opportunities.

ASL Law Firm | English | AcademicThink | Dec. 12, 2025 | Regulation

On December 3, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued its final determination in an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of carbon steel wire rod and alloy steel wire rod from multiple countries, including Vietnam. CBSA found dumping occurred from all investigated countries. For Vietnam, a major producer received a dumping margin of 5.7%, significantly reduced from the preliminary margin of 13.4%. However, other Vietnamese exporters were assigned a margin of 158.9% due to the use of adverse facts available. The 5.7% margin is the lowest among cooperating companies from the relevant countries, where margins range from 9.4% to 58.1%.

CBSA clarified that these margins do not directly determine final anti-dumping duties, which will be set by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) after assessing whether the dumped imports cause material injury to Canada’s domestic industry. The CITT's final decision is expected by January 2, 2026. Until then, provisional anti-dumping duties remain in place. If CITT finds injury, definitive duties will be applied to imports after the decision. If no injury is found, the case will be terminated, and all provisional duties or security deposits collected will be refunded.

Vietnamese manufacturers and exporters are advised to closely monitor CITT’s final ruling, maintain cooperation with Canadian authorities, and coordinate with Vietnam’s trade remedy officials for support. The announcement also recommends engaging with specialized legal counsel, notably ASL Law—a leading Vietnamese full-service law firm experienced in anti-dumping and trade remedy matters—to protect their interests throughout the process.