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A durian farm in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau's Chau Duc District. — VNA/VNS Photo The export of Vietnamese durian to China through the official channel since September 2022 opened up new prospects for Viet Nam's fruit and vegetable industry. According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Viet Nam has over 100,000 ha of durian with an annual output of about 1.3 million tonnes. However, only 3,000 ha (3 per cent) of the total meet standards for export to China. The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang and the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak have the largest durian areas meeting export standards in the country. According to the Deputy General Director of Dung Thai Son Import-Export Company, Vu Ngoc Huy, China is a large market with a strong durian consumption capacity. The firm can export 500,000 tonnes of fresh durian per year, accounting for over one-third of the total durian output of the country, Huy said. La Tran … [Read more...] about Durian to make breakthrough for Viet Nam’s fruit exports

Nalin Wickramasingher, Powerledger's BD and Sales Executive and Le Thi Phuong Cam, EVNCPC's Deputy Director General announced the partnership. — Photo courtesy of Powerledger Australian energy trading technology company, Powerledger, on Tuesday announced it’s partnering with Viet Nam Electricity Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC) to launch Viet Nam's first peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading project at the Australia-Viet Nam Forum on Energy Transition. The initial 6-month trial will see Powerledger’s technology used by so-called “prosumers” with rooftop solar in Da Nang and Quang Nam provinces to sell electricity directly to consumers. “This project is a major step for Viet Nam. It will showcase how, with the right technology, issues of intermittency and grid congestion can be overcome whilst still growing renewables. Everyone on both sides of the partnership is looking forward to the results,” said Powerledger Chairman Dr Jemma Green. Viet Nam has become the world’s … [Read more...] about Powerledger and Viet Nam Electricity launch first blockchain peer-to-peer energy trading project

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced the sixth extension of the deadline for issuing its final conclusion on an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tax evasion investigation into hardwood plywood imported from Viet Nam. — Photo congthuong.vn The Trade Remedies Authority of Viet Nam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that the US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced the sixth extension of the deadline for issuing its final conclusion on an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tax evasion investigation into hardwood plywood imported from Viet Nam. The final conclusion is expected to be issued on May 2. The Trade Remedies Authority of Viet Nam, said that previously, the DOC announced the preliminary conclusion of the case on July 25 last year. It said that plywood imported from Viet Nam into the US, which had a core using peeled board imported from China, would be subject to anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tax as applied to plywood imported from China. Plywood from … [Read more...] about US extends investigation of trade remedy evasion of Vietnamese plywood

This is the 3rd year in a row that SABECO and its Bia Saigon accompanied the Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon Championship. — Photo courtesy of SABECO Saigon Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Corporation (SABECO) and its Bia Saigon brand have continued to affirm the commitment to promoting an active lifestyle and physical training in the community. Through the Bia Saigon brand, SABECO was the diamond sponsor for the Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon Championship held on March 25-26 in the mountainous province of Lai Chau. This is the 3rd year in a row that the company has accompanied one of the professional, long-standing and large-scale tournaments in Viet Nam. The Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon Championship is not only a sports activity aimed at encouraging a healthy lifestyle and spreading the sports spirit in the community, but also an useful playground for the national athletics team to prepare for the 32nd SEA Games. Speaking at the event, Venus Teoh Kim Wei, … [Read more...] about SABECO affirms commitment to promote healthy lifestyle and empowers Vietnamese sports

Nguyen Truong Hai (leftmost) - CEO of Saint-Gobain Vietnam participated in the BUILD TO LAST event. — Photo courtesy of the firm The commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 was reaffirmed by a representative from Saint-Gobain Vietnam at the CCIFV event held last week. Speaking on the topic of the transformation trend of Viet Nam's construction industry in the context of increasing sustainability requirements, Nguyen Truong Hai, CEO of Saint-Gobain Vietnam said that conducting research and launching products and solutions in a lightweight, sustainable, and environmentally friendly way is inevitable. Saint-Gobain Vietnam's commitment to go net-zero carbon by 2050 is also reaffirmed: "At Saint-Gobain, we are deeply concerned about environmental issues and sustainable development. The commitment not only represents Saint-Gobain's companionship with the national goal of Viet Nam, but also an important part of our mission of development in Viet Nam." The company has … [Read more...] about Saint-Gobain Vietnam reaffirmed commitment to net zero carbon by 2050

The "We are ABLE" project aims to strengthen the ability of children from ethnic minorities, especially girls, to overcome the challenges they face. The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union on March 28 announced Phase II of the project "We are ABLE - Promoting Gender Equality and Girls' Education for Children in Ethnic Minority Areas of Viet Nam". The launching ceremony of UNESCO’s “We are ABLE” project occurred on March 28 in Hanoi. Photos: UNESCO Vietnam According to Christian Manhart, UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, the project is expected to contribute to the Vietnamese Government's new 10-year Strategic Plan for Education Development, the Strategy for Ethnic Minority Development, and the national commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 4 on education and Goal 5 on gender equality. In Vietnam, ethnic minorities are often disadvantaged compared to the majority population due to stereotypes and other cultural barriers. … [Read more...] about UNESCO continues fund for gender equality project in Vietnam

The high-tech measure is expected to improve the airport's operational efficiency and the detection of aviation violations. Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh is to pilot facial recognition (biometric authentication) for passengers at the check-in counter, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). After Cat Bi International Airport in the northern city of Haiphong, this is the second airport in the country to pilot this advanced facial recognition technology. Travelers using chip-based citizen ID cards must go through a facial recognition system at the security check. The screening system uses VeriPAX software developed by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV). VeriPAX software displays all information read from ID cards and itinerary information associated with the passenger list to verify information on ID cards and boarding passes. Aviation officers will allow passengers into the screening area if the … [Read more...] about Van Don Airport to pilot facial recognition tech for passengers