The increasing demand for clean, quality and safe food is offering opportunities for organic agriculture development Many enterprises in Vietnam are involved in organic agricultural production. Vinamit CEO Nguyen Lam Vien said 65 percent of his company’s products are exported to Japan, China, Malaysia, European countries, and North America. Vietnam can become the kitchen of the world. The number of visitors to Vietnam is expected to double once the Covid-19 pandemic is controlled, and the Vietnamese cuisine’s reputation for natural, healthy ingredients will provide further opportunity to develop organic food for the domestic and export markets, he said. In general, 2020 is the year of organic farming in Vietnam because the Covid-19 pandemic has boosted demand for healthy products. … [Read more...] about Organic farmers reap fruit of investment due to growing demand
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VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 17
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is therefore seeking to accelerate negotiations with the Chinese side in order to export a wide range of agricultural products through official channels. In line with this policy, priority will be given to durian, sweet potato, bird's nest, pomelo, passion fruit, avocado, custard apple, coconut, cardamom and pineapple, salted jellyfish, dried sea cucumber, and goby fish. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 17
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 17
According to the government’s COVID-19 task force, the factory, which was used to manufacture canned foods under the Nautilus brand, is now a 600-patient bed quarantine facility. It is divided into three zones: a green zone is the reception area, a yellow zone is where medical professionals are stationed and where they will change their clothes, and a red zone will house infected persons. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 17
An emerging land of sea and sun
Considered the most majestic and beautiful Chăm temple cluster in Việt Nam today, it is where the Chăm practice their cultural beliefs and religions, with festivals such as Ka Tê - the New Year of the Chăm who follow the Balamon religion - taking place in July under the Chăm calendar, which is from September 25 to October 25 on the solar calendar, and featuring rituals that reveal the customs and beliefs of the Chăm. … [Read more...] about An emerging land of sea and sun
Vietnamese coffee aims to meet export target of US$6 billion by 2030
Within the framework of the National Trade Promotion Program, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has co-ordinated efforts with localities and businesses in order to implement trade promotion activities, including the launch of a coffee festival, various trade fairs, and international conferences aimed at supporting the coffee industry. These trade promotion activities have taken place as a way of introducing high-quality processed coffee products to the world, whilst also helping Vietnamese consumers to enjoy various cultural values from different regions nationwide, Deputy Minister Hai noted. At present, Vietnamese coffee export output averages between 1.5 million and 1.8 million tonnes annually, with export turnover reaching over US$3 billion over the past year. Most notably, Vietnamese coffee has established a presence within 80 countries and territories globally with a specific focus on major markets such as Germany, the United States, Spain, Italy, Belgium, the UK, along … [Read more...] about Vietnamese coffee aims to meet export target of US$6 billion by 2030