HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam and Norway hold potentialof trading goods via electronic platform, experts said at a seminar held by theHo Chi Minh City chapter of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) andTrading Foe company on June 28.

Speaking at the event, VCCI Vice President Vo Tan Thanh saidNorway is an important partner of Vietnam in Northern Europe with a two-waytrade of 363 million USD last year.

Thanh said Vietnam and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)member countries of Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein arenegotiating a free trade agreement, which is expected to propel the Vietnam –Norway ties in the near future.

Norway is strong in marine-based economy, renewable energyand eco-friendly technology, which are of Vietnam’s demand, he said.

Vice Chairman of the Vietnam E-Commerce Association Le HaiBinh said Vietnam has signed a number of free trade agreements. However, thenumber of Vietnamese firms joining international e-commerce remains modestcompared to those in other countries.

According to him, foreign exporters prioritise trade viae-commerce sites to save cost and improve efficiency, which is also suitablefor small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Binh suggested that firms should pay attention to productquality, meet requirements for origin of goods, social responsibility,environment protection and business ethics.

They also need to form ties with foreign importers and majorretailers to expand distribution, the official added.-VNA