Vietnam is also making numerous improvements to its implementation of WTO rules on Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures, including establishment of a WTO-consistent enquiry point.
In addition, Vietnam agreed to recognize the U.S. systems of inspecting beef, pork and poultry as equivalent to its inspection systems.
• On services: under the agreement, Vietnam has made substantial commitments to open up key sectors, like telecom (including satellite services), distribution, financial services, and energy services to foreign participation.
Vietnam has offered to open up for branching in insurance (non-life) and securities, and it already provides for bank branching.
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