topic of a seminar held in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa
on Sept. 24.
The workshop, hosted by the Department of Multilateral Trade Policy
under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, brought together more than 30
delegates, including businesspeople, managers and experts from both in
and outside the country.
Prof. Claudio Dordi, chief
consultant of the Multilateral Trade Assistance Policy Programme Phase
III (MUTRAP III), said if the Doha talks wrap up early, it will offer
Vietnam chances to expand markets for its key exports such as
garments.
It will also help the country narrow the
gap between applied and compulsory tariffs and improve its regulations
regarding anti-dumping and agricultural subsidies, Dordi said.
This view was shared by Deputy Director of the Department of
Multilateral Trade Policy Luong Hoai Thai, who said Vietnam would gain
more benefits if the Doha negotiations end soon.
Local businesses need to be clearly aware of the content of the talks,
work out proper trade policies and revise their trade plans to make the
best of new commitments to opening markets by WTO member economies,
Thai added.
Participants also pointed out the fact
that Vietnam might be ineligible to enjoy exemption regulations
intended for new WTO members if the talks continue. Vietnam would
also face more difficulties during negotiations as new issues arise,
they said./.
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