Agriculture industry services sectors

Farmers are having to adapt to new methods, and experts are here to assist, photo Le Toan At last week’s seminar on Vietnam-Japan cooperation on green growth in Hanoi, a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), said that Vietnam-Japan cooperation in agriculture could double or even triple in the coming decades. Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, general director of the MARD’s International Cooperation Department, highlighted some key areas for Vietnam, including improving plant varieties, high-tech production and processing, forest protection, capital investment and mitigating the effects of natural disasters. Some localities in the country have shown great interest in adopting Japan’s high school agriculture education model, which aims to provide agriculture knowledge to students along with high school-level general education. The model, which has been piloted in the northern province of Nam Dinh, has proven popular with students from across the country. … [Read more...] about Japan at fore of experience in agriculture

A hemodialysis patient (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam currently has 350 hemodialysis units with 3,500 medical staff and over 5,500 machines performing dialysis for about 33,000 patients, the recent second scientific conference of the Vietnam Dialysis Association (VDA) revealed. VDA Chairman Dr Nguyen Huu Dung said Vietnam's dialysis industry is highly appreciated in Southeast Asia and has made strong progress in catching up with the world-class level, most notably with techniques such as cyclic dialysis, online hemodiafiltration and blood adsorption. However, with many kidney failure patients needing dialysis, a shortage of dialysis equipment has occurred. He said that patients have to undergo dialysis on shifts, even at night. "Despite efforts over the past time, which are highly appreciated, Vietnam's dialysis sector is facing challenges when chronic kidney failure patients are younger, and the number of patients in need of treatment is on the upward trend. Hence, … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s dialysis sector commended in Southeast Asia

Evergreen Ninh Thuận Grape Cooperative in Phan Rang - Tháp Chàm City. The focus of the support for cooperatives should be on helping them to expand scale, increase production efficiency, and competitiveness and move towards sustainable development. — VNA/VNS Photo Công Thử The collective and cooperative economic sector needs support policies to overcome challenges from the fast-changing world and create breakthrough development, experts have said. Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, Đỗ Thành Trung, said the collective economic sector was faced with a number of problems. These included internal problems such as poor socio-economic conditions of members, weak qualifications and capacity of staff, and outdated infrastructure and technology. Cooperatives also faced difficulties in accessing the Government's support in capital, land, technology, and market. The boom of the fourth industrial revolution, increasing competitive pressure, and rapid international integration … [Read more...] about Cooperatives need support to make a breakthrough

Vinafruit, or the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetable Association, said durian, banana and dragon fruit were the main contributors to the increase, with durian in the lead after climbing into the billion-dollar export club. China has been by far the biggest importer, buying $2.3 billion worth of fruits and vegetables from Vietnam in the first eight months of the year, a 134% increase year-on-year and accounting for a 64% share. The next three biggest importers have been the U.S. ($168 million, 6% down in the same period), South Korea ($148 million, up 18%), and Japan ($123 million, up 6%). Durian exports increased 20-fold this year. Unlike the Thai and Philippine varieties, Vietnamese durian can be harvested even in the so-called off-season, and their exports fetch higher prices as a result. China also bought bananas and jackfruit from Vietnam at higher prices and is considering buying fresh coconuts through official quotas. The U.S. recently allowed imports husked coconut from … [Read more...] about Fruit, vegetable exports top $4B

The 15th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair attracts 320 exhibitors from 28 countries and territories. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - The 15th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20. It has attracted 320 exhibitors from 28 countries and territories who are showcasing their latest woodworking product lines and engaging in various curated events and activities. Exhibitors showcase comprehensive automatic production lines and wood system integration with the focus on digital transformation. It has eight foreign pavilions from Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, the US and Taiwan. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the HCM City Handicrafts and Wood Industry Association Phung Quoc Man said Vietnam is the world’s fifth largest exporter of wooden products and has substantial demand for woodworking machinery and components. Imports of … [Read more...] about VietnamWood Fair kicks off in HCM City

How much will Japan work with Vietnam and ASEAN to help with the energy transition? Kinoshita Tadahiro, director general of Sojitz Vietnam and president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam We highly appreciate the government and related ministries for the national green growth strategy, as well as the action plan on green energy transition and reducing carbon and methane emissions of the transportation sector. Completing the legal framework is an important factor to achieving this goal. In the context of increasing energy demand in Asian countries, the Japanese government is ready to cooperate with ASEAN countries in the energy transition process by providing more financial and technical support for testing and applying emission-reduction technologies. Accordingly, Japanese businesses wish to contribute to an effective energy transition in Vietnam by increasing private investment and applying deflation technologies, aiming to achieve … [Read more...] about Green-focused businesses ready for cooperation

The banking sector assumes a vital role in introducing innovative financial instruments and suitable investment methodologies to enable Vietnam to achieve its net-zero emissions goal by 2050. The banking sector, as a key capital mobilization channel for the economy, is responsible for  “greening” investment capital flows for Vietnam to ensure the goal of sustainable development. Overview of the conference. Source: SBV Vice Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Thanh Ha made the remarks at a conference themed “Greening the Financial Sector: Accelerating transition to a low-carbon economy in Vietnam” held today [September 21]. According to Ha, Vietnam has historically maintained very low greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In absolute terms, Vietnam's GHG emissions reached 364 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2018, constituting a mere 0.8% of the world's total emissions. However, over the past two decades, the country has experienced the fastest … [Read more...] about Greening finance accelerates Vietnam’s SDG implementation

Vietnam’s first-ever salt festival will be held in Bac Lieu Province, southern Vietnam in April next year and is expected to contribute to the development of the salt-making craft in the province and the country as a whole. The event will help promote local salt products and call on enterprises and organizations to make investments in the production, processing, and trade of salt. It will also create motivation for locally-made salt to compete with salt imports in the domestic market. At a working session with Bac Lieu authorities on Tuesday, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam said April is an ideal time to hold the festival as it marks the beginning of the salt harvesting season. Vietnam has never before hosted large festivals or forums for the salt sector, Nam added, assigning the Department of Cooperatives and Rural Development and the National Agriculture Extension Center to coordinate with Bac Lieu Province to prepare for the festival. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Bac Lieu to host country’s first-ever salt festival next year

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam - Japan diplomatic relations (September 21, 1973 - September 21, 2023). During the past 50 years, the relations between the two countries have been strengthening and developing in fields. They have become important partners of each other, sharing strategic interests. The bilateral relationship framework has continually been heightened, from a "trusted, long-term stable partnership" (2002) to “Towards a strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" (2006), then to a "strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" (2009), and ultimately an "extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" (2014). The two countries often exchange high-level delegations and convene meetings on the sidelines of international and regional conferences, thereby strengthening … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan go together, head to future, reach out to world

Talking to First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel, PM Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that the Party, State, Government, National Assembly, and people of Vietnam never forget Cuba’s wholehearted assistance for Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation, always treasure and stay determined to further intensify the traditional solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, and support the just revolutionary cause of the Cuban people. He underlined Vietnam’s consistent stance of not supporting but demanding the unilateral sanctions against Cuba be removed. The PM held that the two sides should maintain close cooperation to enhance trade and investment links and develop their economic ties on par with the sound political relations as directed and wished by the countries’ Party and State leaders. President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the Cuba - Vietnam relations form a noble symbol of the comradeship and close-knit friendship, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM meets global leaders in New York