Vangelis Vitalis - New Zealand’s Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade What was achieved at the eighth meeting of the Vietnam-New Zealand Economic and Trade Committee? Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang and I focused on practical things that will benefit our businesses, and also benefit New Zealanders and Vietnamese on both sides, because of the way in which we can support trade flows. We discussed some of the customs procedures on both sides that would make it easier for our companies to export to one another. We also discussed the need to have electronic certification and to set up a process by which we could audit each other’s horticulture sectors, which our two leaders say are essential. For example, when they agreed on the export of Vietnamese limes and pomelo to New Zealand, we were able to send squash and strawberries to Vietnam. Besides that, we agreed to increase work together to find ways to facilitate more of this kind of … [Read more...] about New Zealand and Vietnam offering trade solutions
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Bac Giang helps farmers sell products on digital platforms
Bac Giang helps farmers sell products on digital platforms (Photo: baobacgiang.com.vn) Bac Giang (VNA) – The Chairman of the People's Committee of the northern province of Bac Giang has has just sent a dispatch asking for assistance to local farmers in selling their farm products on e-commerce platforms, contributing to boosting the development of digital agriculture and rural areas in the locality. digital skills and transactions on e-commerce platforms for agricultural production households in an attempt to ensure all products rated three-star or more under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) Programme are available on e-commerce platforms. platform s such as Postmart.vn of Vietnam Post Corporation and Voso.vn of Viettel Post Corporation to all agricultural production households and businesses. farmer s and related agencies with IT technology as well as procedures in packaging and delivery of products. VNA … [Read more...] about Bac Giang helps farmers sell products on digital platforms
New cooperation spaces for Vietnam, RoK localities: seminar
This will open new cooperation spaces and deepen collaboration in all spheres, from economy to tourism, employment, education and culture, as well as people-to-people exchange, Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Nguyen Vu Tung told the seminar. The event on connectivity between Korean localities and enterprises, and Vietnamese localities saw the participation of more than 100 delegates, including those from Vietnam’s Bac Lieu, Kon Tum and Thua Thien Hue provinces and Can Tho city, along with representatives from localities and more than 50 businesses of the RoK. Yoo Ming-bong, Secretary General of the Governors Association of the RoK (GAROK), noted that after 30 years of the establishment of the Vietnam - RoK diplomatic ties, the bilateral relationship has been seen as a model with political trust, dynamic, flexible, close economic cooperation, and close-knit ties between people of the two countries. GAROK will work together with Vietnamese localities in conducting activities to … [Read more...] about New cooperation spaces for Vietnam, RoK localities: seminar
Duty handover ceremony held for former and new ADAF Commander
Earlier, the Prime Minister had signed Decision No.485/QD-TTg regarding the retirement of Lieutenant General Vu Van Kha, the former Acting Commander of the ADAF Service. In Decision No.529/QD-TTg, the Prime Minister appointed Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the ADAF Service, as the new Commander of the ADAF Service. Speaking at the conference, General Phan Van Giang affirmed that over his more than 40 years of service in the military, in various positions ranging from fighter pilot to Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Commander of the ADAF Service, Lieutenant General Vu Van Kha has made significant contribution to the national construction and defense cause. Alongside the Party Committee and the Command of the ADAF Service, he actively overcame difficulties, showed flexibility and creativity in leadership, direction, and the construction of the revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern ADAF Service to meet the task requirements of … [Read more...] about Duty handover ceremony held for former and new ADAF Commander
Hanoi to become processed goods export hub
Building high-tech agricultural models, integrating production chains, connecting regions, and establishing processing facilities for export are all necessary for agricultural production in Hanoi. Hanoi is poised to become a center for processed goods for export, said Hoang Thi Hoa, director of the Hanoi Agriculture Development Center under the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in an interview with Hanoimoi newspaper. Clean farm production at Japan & Vietnam Vegetable Fruit Company. Photo: Phuong Nga/ The Hanoi Times How do you assess the current prospects of Hanoi's agricultural exports? Based on its relatively large arable land , Hanoi is building a modern agriculture sector by applying advanced digital technology to create quality products that meet consumer and export needs. Over the years, Hanoi has promoted importing several items, including fruits, wood and wood products, and some processed goods. Specifically, … [Read more...] about Hanoi to become processed goods export hub
Coca-Cola celebrates one year anniversary of Mekong cleanup project
River Tales is a four-minute short documentary produced by Coca-Cola about The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor technology in the Mekong region, shining a light on how plastic pollution is impacting the Can Tho River and the opportunity to make a tangible difference through technology and community action. The Interceptor Original is the first scalable technology solution to prevent plastic from entering the world’s oceans from rivers, and after years of planning, Interceptor 003 was first launched into the Can Tho River in December 2021 and is operated by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Can Tho City. Positioned downstream from the popular Can Tho floating market, the Interceptor has collected an estimated 120 tonnes of waste in its first year of deployment. A scene from the "River Tales" film. Photo by Coca-Cola Beyond financial support, Coca-Cola has contributed to The Ocean Cleanup in Vietnam including driving on-the-ground awareness of the … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola celebrates one year anniversary of Mekong cleanup project
Ho Chi Minh City to boost online exports
The Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City has said it will join hands with cross-border e-commerce platforms to support local exporters in shipping products to the world on a larger scale and in a more professional way. This is among the solutions that the city will adopt this year to help Vietnamese enterprises overcome difficulties and foster industrial production, trade, and green export. Enhancing business via online and digital channels will help exporting enterprises reduce costs and access customers faster, said Nguyen Nguyen Phuong, deputy director of the municipal Department of Industry and Trade. The department has worked with many e-commerce platforms and service providers to come up with support solutions, Phuong noted. Enterprises also need to take the initiative in cooperating with partners to better meet the requirements in importing markets. Huynh Kim Tuoc, co-chairman of the Digital Economy and Technology Committee under the American … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to boost online exports
HCM City to increase financial support for start-ups of young entrepreneurs
HCM City will increase funding to support start-ups of young entrepreneurs by VNĐ300 billion (US$12.7 million) over the next five years. The Saigon Innovation Hub (SiHub) under the HCM City Department of Science and Technology has been a co-working space of many start-ups in the city over the years. The municipal People’s Committee has issued a plan to launch a movement called "HCM City’s youth start-up business, innovation" in the period of 2023-27. Accordingly, the city aims to support 800 youth start-ups and innovation projects, and provide preferential loans worth VNĐ2 trillion ($84.8 million) to support young people to start and develop businesses by 2027. It will set up a database of start-ups and advise on policies to encourage young people to start business and promote innovation. A dialogue between city leaders and young start-ups will be held every two years. The city will organise an annual start-up and innovation contest for young people's … [Read more...] about HCM City to increase financial support for start-ups of young entrepreneurs
Vietnamese firms participate in biggest food exhibition in RoK
The Vietnamese booths display products of big brands like Masan, Vinamilk and Huu Nghi. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – More than 30 Vietnamese businesses are showcasing their products at a food exhibition in the Republic of Korea (RoK), which opened on May 30. As the largest food exhibition in the East Asian nation, Seoul Food 2023 gathers 1,500 companies from 30 countries with up to 2,500 booths. The four-day event offers an opportunity for the food and beverage industry of the RoK and other participating countries to seek cooperation opportunities . The Vietnamese booth displays products of big brands like Masan, Vinamilk and Huu Nghi, attracting crowds of Korean importers, distributors and consumers. Pham Hong Son, Deputy General Director of Masan Consumer Corporation, said Vietnamese cuisine has been favoured in the RoK, noting that the increasing number of businesses investing in products for the market has demonstrated the firm foothold of Vietnam’s big brands … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firms participate in biggest food exhibition in RoK
PM asks Ha Giang to pave way for development with mechanisms, policies
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shakes hands with local leaders. (Photo: VNA) Ha Giang (VNA) – Ha Giang province needs to better the drawing of mechanisms and policies, and reform administrative procedures in order to pave way for development and lure investments, especially in its priority areas and products, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on May 28. At a working session with the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee as part of his visit to the northern mountainous locality, Chinh said Ha Giang boasts unique potential and competitive advantages to grow rapidly and sustainably. “Ha Giang should always desire for rapid, green, sustainable development,” he said, asking the locality to optimise its strengths and opportunities to growth further. The PM urged Ha Giang to accelerate public investment disbursement, drastically implement the national target programmes and the socio-economic recovery and development programme, and push ahead with the … [Read more...] about PM asks Ha Giang to pave way for development with mechanisms, policies