Businesses have sought to bring made-in-Vietnam products to Vietnamese consumers Along with promoting exports, textile and garment companies over the past many years have strived to carve out their niches in the domestic market. Taking advantage of the Buy Vietnamese Goods campaign, over the past decade, the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) has created suitable designs for Vietnamese consumers in terms of size and taste. Its member companies have maintained coordination to avoid an overlap in production and sales difficulties. Vinatex’s sales in the domestic market have grown about 10 percent annually in the past decade. “In recent years, domestic distribution channels have developed rapidly with the opening of supermarket chains and shopping centers. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s gross domestic product and consumer incomes have grown, resulting in higher consumer demand. This promises opportunities for textile and garment companies to increase … [Read more...] about There’s no business like home business
Bottlenecks in logistics need to be cleared
The logistics sector has long been considered the backbone of trade activities. However in Vietnam, that backbone seems to have a lot of problems. Among which, underdeveloped infrastructure is a major obstacle facing the sector. According to insiders, besides loose connections among logistics components of warehouse, transportation and supporting services, the main factor leading to high logistics prices in Vietnam is underdeveloped infrastructure. Logistics expenses currently account for 17 to 20% of a typical product’s cost structure, which is high compared to the world average. Eliminating the bottlenecks is what all firms want. Underdeveloped infrastructure, especially roads and airlines, along with loose connections among means of transportation and logistic components have driven logistics prices up. Proper policies should be devised to handle the situation. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the ministry will recommend that the Government make appropriate … [Read more...] about Bottlenecks in logistics need to be cleared
Organic farming needs a boost
Consumers’ demand for organic and safe farm produces has been rising in recent times. However, organic products are in short supply. Even in localities with high potential, organic agriculture development is still modest. Ha Giang is considered a province with a high potential for organic agriculture development due to its favourable weather and soil conditions. However, local people haven’t developed much organic cultivation yet. Even in Hanoi, a home to early organic cultivation areas, the supply of hygienic farm produce still falls short of demand. For example, with 30 hectares of organic farms, Thanh Xuan commune in Soc Son district, Hanoi produces 60 to 90 tonnes of agricultural products. However, production only meets a quarter of the orders the locality receives monthly. An organic product requires hygienic breeds, soil and irrigation water. Given most agricultural area is contaminated by old farming habits, zoning areas for organic farming is difficult. Therefore, … [Read more...] about Organic farming needs a boost
Humble guardian of Son Tra peninsula’s ecology
Son Tra peninsula is considered a pearl of Da Nang city with flock of tourists visiting every day. However, as tourism has been developed, the peninsula is challenged with garbage. Realising the situation, a local man is collecting trash in the peninsula to return the beauty to his pearl. In recent years, Dang Cong Trung spends one hour a day to clean up the sea bed in Son Tra, during which he could collect dozens of kilos of trash, including plastic bottles and nylon bags. They are all harmful to marine creatures. Besides cleaning seabed which requires lots of skills and efforts, Trung also spends two hours a day cleaning the beach, which is more ‘relaxing’ to this natural lover. Yet, tourists’ bad behaviours bother him a lot. Indeed, Trung’s good deeds have touched many local people and tourists. Trung always hopes that all visitors to Son Tra peninsula litter garbage at right places in order to keep the local environment green.-VNA … [Read more...] about Humble guardian of Son Tra peninsula’s ecology
HCM City promotes reading culture
Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities are promoting reading culture in the community through a series of new programmes organised this year. Besides working with publishing companies, the department will also collaborate with the Department of Culture and Sports to send mobile libraries to rural areas and gift books to local needy children. The department is submitting a proposal for the city's first awards for children’s books to the municipal People’s Committee. The event is expected to begin in September. It is also making plans for the city’s annual Tet Book Street during the Lunar New Year festival and the 11th HCM City Book Expo in the first quarter of next year. Despite achievements, the city is facing an increase in the number of fake books found on e-commerce platforms like Lazada, Shopee, Sendo and Tiki. … [Read more...] about HCM City promotes reading culture