Only a few days ago, Hanoi granted investment decisions to 71 projects valued at more than VND400 trillion, which were awarded investment under the framework of the conference “Hanoi 2018 - Investment and Development Cooperation” in Hanoi, showing the determination of the city in attracting investors and solving problems and difficulties for domestic and foreign investors. Attracting as much investment during two and a half year as the previous 29 years According to the Hanoi municipal People's Committee, as of June 15, 2018, there were more than 4,300 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Hanoi, with the registered capital reaching US$33.38 billion, of which, during two years - 2016 and 2017 - and the first six months of 2018, Hanoi attracted US$12.46 billion, equal to 59% of the total investment capital attracted during the 29 years from 1986 to 2015. At the conference “Hanoi 2018 - Investment and Development Cooperation” held last week, Hanoi handed … [Read more...] about Hanoi attracts investment for environment and consumption of agricultural products
Agricultural product market
Trade fair on agricultural products to be held in Da Nang
The press conference. (Photo: CPV) This information was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Trade Promotion Centre for Agriculture at a press conference in Hanoi on June 18th. According to the organizers, AgroViet 2018 aims to expand international cooperation and be a bridge between enterprises and customers, creating opportunities for enterprises to consolidate and exploit the domestic market; honor high-quality agricultural, forestry, seafood and handicraft products; and introduce new scientific and technological advances in agricultural production. Mr. Dao Van Ho, Director of the Trade Promotion Centre for Agriculture, said the annual event is one of the biggest agricultural fairs of Vietnam. It will be attended by 18 agricultural firms from Thailand. “This will offer opportunities for the country to enhance the image of Vietnamese agriculture in both domestic and foreign markets. The fair will highlight achievements in science and … [Read more...] about Trade fair on agricultural products to be held in Da Nang
Bright prospect predicted for agricultural products’ export
Illustrative Image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Good prospect is forecast in the export of several agricultural products, including rice, in the rest of the year as demand in importing markets has shown optimistic signs, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). The ministry predicted that domestic rice prices will continue to stay high until the end of June 2018, buoyed by hope for resuming exports to the Philippines. According to a report by the General Department of Vietnam Customs, in the first five months of 2018, rice shipments overseas rose 25.7 percent in volume and 42.6 percent in value, with prices picking up 13.4 percent over the same period last year. Statistics showed that 452,000 tonnes of rice were shipped abroad in May for 347 million USD, pushing the five-month rice export volume to 2.66 million tonnes with value of 1.45 billion USD. China was still the biggest market of Vietnamese rice. Vietnamese rice quality has gradually … [Read more...] about Bright prospect predicted for agricultural products’ export
Ha Nam to witness high-tech agricultural products
Enterprises from 20 provinces nationwide will showcase high-tech agricultural products and technologies at a fair themed, “High-tech and safe agricultural products in the Red River Delta Region in 2018.” The exhibition will be held in the northern province of Ha Nam from June 15-21. The event will be co-organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in co-operation with the Ha Nam People’s Committee. Truong Quoc Hung, head of the Ha Nam Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance Department, said with more than 300 booths comprising associations and enterprises from different provinces and cities, the fair would introduce a wide range of hi-tech agricultural products as well as advanced processing and preservation technologies. Ha Nam is one of the pilot provinces focusing on accumulating land serving and attracting investment in agricultural production to develop high-tech agriculture. As a result, many large enterprises have invested in and … [Read more...] about Ha Nam to witness high-tech agricultural products
Organic product market expects higher growth
Food safety continues to be a major concern for Vietnamese consumers. — VNA/VNS Photo Food safety is one of the biggest concerns in Viet Nam. The seventh business mission, under the EU Business Avenues in South East Asia programme, will bring more than 40 organic food and beverage producers to Singapore and Vietnam to introduce their quality products to the market. The mission will be participating in EuroSphere 2018 in HCM City from May 18 to 20. A Viet Nam News reporter Vu Hoa talks with experts in the sector about potential and challenges for the organic sector in Viet Nam. Vu Kim Hanh, president of High Quality Vietnamese Goods Business Association Could you talk about trends and opportunities for the organic food and beverage market in Viet Nam? Food safety continues to be a major concern for Vietnamese consumers. There has been an increased consumer demand for safe and high quality agricultural food products. Organic food has become a hot trend in Viet Nam. According to a … [Read more...] about Organic product market expects higher growth