Agriculture in vietnam

In its article, Agrarheute noted that the ASF epidemic is causing great concern to pig farmers globally. However, Vietnam has recently announced that it has achieved a breakthrough as it had successfully produced an effective vaccine which is the first commercial one globally to prevent the ASF epidemic, it said. The newspaper cited the confirmation given by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in an official letter sent to the Department of Animal Health of Vietnam that emphasised the safety and effectiveness of the NAVET-ASFVAC vaccine against ASF developed by Vietnam. Previously, the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) held a press conference to announce the successful production of a vaccine against ASF. The NAVET-ASFVAC vaccine produced by the National Veterinary JSC (NAVETCO) is the world's first commercial vaccine against this disease. The newspaper quoted Deputy Minister of MARD Phung Duc Tien … [Read more...] about Vietnam develops world’s first effective vaccine against ASF: German newspaper

Nearly 500 tons of "Com Vietnam Rice" exported to the EU. (Photo: VNA) Since the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect, the group has exported around 30,000 tons of rice to the EU. It was the first time the rice was exported under its own brand name, instead of those by importers in the previous shipments, according to Loc Troi. Loc Troi Group CEO Nguyen Duy Thuan said the consignments, which mostly consist of fragrant rice, have left Vietnam and will arrived in Germany, the Netherlands and France in July. The grain will be available at France-based Carrefour, the Europe’s largest retailer and wholesaler, he said. The shipment, though not large, marks the start of the group’s journey to conquer the global market, he added. Loc Troi Agricultural Products JSC (LTA), the agricultural arm of Loc Troi Group, owns 26 factories capable of milling over 22,000 tons of rice per day. The group has been collaborating with a network of numerous cooperatives and more … [Read more...] about 500 tons of Vietnamese-labelled rice exported to EU

Nearly 500 tonnes of " Com Vietnam Rice " exported to the EU. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Loc Troi Group JSC exported nearly 500 tonnes of rice labelled with its own brand name “Com Vietnam Rice” to the EU markets in June. Since the EU -Vietnam Free Trade Agreement ( EVFTA ) took effect, the group has exported around 30,000 tonnes of rice to the EU. It was the first time the rice was exported under its own brand name, instead of those by importers in the previous shipments, according to Loc Troi. Loc Troi Group CEO Nguyen Duy Thuan said the consignments, which mostly consist of fragrant rice, have left Vietnam and will arrived in Germany, the Netherlands and France in July. The grain will be available at France-based Carrefour, the Europe’s largest retailer and wholesaler, he said. The shipment, though not large, marks the start of the group’s journey to conquer the global market, he added. Loc Troi Agricultural Products JSC (LTA), the agricultural … [Read more...] about 500 tonnes of Vietnamese-labelled rice exported to EU

Illustrative photo (Source: nongnghiep.vn) Can Tho (VNA) – A total of 30 firms and 10 units in Vietnam have so far registered to perform machinery field demonstrations at the upcoming 2022 Agritechnica Asia Live , heard a press conference on the event held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 30. The event, the theme of which highlights concerted mechanisation towards sustainable agriculture, is scheduled to take place in Can Tho on August 24-26. Le Quoc Thanh, Director of the National Agricultural Extension Centre (NAEC), said the field demonstrations at the Cuu Long Delta Rice Research Institute are a different feature of this edition in Vietnam. According to Thanh, other activities include machinery exhibition and seminars on mechanisation in fruit and fishery sectors as well as on collecting feedback for the establishment of a mechanical centre in the delta. The event, annually held in Asian nations, aims at promoting commercial transactions and … [Read more...] about 30 Vietnamese firms register for field demonstrations at Agritechnica Asia Live

The article on Hungary Today (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Local media of Hungary have highlighted the visit by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue , which was made from June 26-28 at the invitation of Speaker of the Hungarian NA László Kövér. The Hungary Today newspaper on June 28 ran a story entitled “House Speaker Kövér: Vietnam Is a Key Partner”, quoting the Hungarian top legislator as saying after his talks with NA Chairman Hue that Vietnam is Hungary ’s key partner in Southeast Asia. While agricultural exports to Vietnam surpass imports, Hungary has “much to do” in developing bilateral economic ties, Kövér said in a joint statement after the talks. Noting that Hue led a delegation of various experts, Kövér said the visit was “promising” regarding inter-governmental, scientific, and educational cooperation, the article reported. The article on the Vietnamese NA leader's visit on Budapester Zeitung (Photo: VNA) After the talks, the speakers signed … [Read more...] about Hungarian media spotlight Vietnamese top legislator’s visit

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on June 30. - Local media of Hungary have highlighted the visit by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, which was made from June 26-28 at the invitation of Speaker of the Hungarian NA László Kövér. Read full story - Vietnamese representatives reaffirmed their country’s commitments to develop blue and sustainable oceans when attending the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in Lisbon from June 27 to July 1. United Nations Ocean Conference (Photo: VNA) Addressing the UN Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14): Conserve, sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu emphasised the need to fully and effectively implement the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) - a comprehensive legal framework for all activities at sea and a … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on July 1

Read full story Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked Japan for further helping Vietnam improve capacity in law-making and develop a pool of skilled legal and judicial experts during his meeting with visiting Japanese Minister of Justice Furukawa Yoshihisa in Hanoi on June 30. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and Japanese Minister of Justice Furukawa Yoshihisa. (Photo: VNA) The PM also proposed Japan support Vietnam in accelerating digital transformation in justice and capacity building in defending international legal cases, particularly in the fields of politics, trade and economy. Read full story - Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue on June 30 had meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, and Home Secretary Priti Patel as part of his official visit to the UK. Read full story Vice President Vo … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on July 1

Dao Minh Chanh, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Planning and Investment, said E.U. countries are investing in 2,724 projects in HCM City, mostly in the fields of manufacturing and processing, retail and wholesale, motor and automobile repair and maintenance, and information and communications. Worth a total of 7.69 billion USD, they account for 10.27% of FDI in the city, he said. HCM City has constantly improved its business climate and adopted various incentives to encourage more FDI, he said, adding that most notably among the incentives include reductions in corporate income tax, import-export duties and land lease. Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, highlighted the importance of the E.U.-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which has entered into force, saying it has brought great and balanced benefits to both sides and there is a huge opportunity for Vietnam and the E.U. to step up bilateral economic cooperation. With the E.U.’s … [Read more...] about HCM City calls for E.U. investment in nearly 200 projects

GPS collars will be fitted to 28 wild elephants in the Yok Don National Park in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, a workshop heard on June 29. The workshop was held by the World Wide Fund for Nature Vietnam and the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the city of Buon Ma Thuot to consult relevant parties on the project. Experts said the collars will allow rangers from the provincial centre for elephant conservation, animal rescue and forest protection and the Yok Don National Park to track the location of the elephants and predict their movements in an attempt to prevent conflicts with humans. It is the first time GPS collars for elephants have been used in Vietnam, they said, adding that it is critical for the project to receive help from experienced foreign experts as well as technical and financial support from the World Wide Fund for Nature and Animals Asia Foundation. If the project is approved, Vietnam will need to learn from other … [Read more...] about GPS collars to be used on wild elephants in Dak Lak