A durian farm in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau's Chau Duc District. — VNA/VNS Photo The export of Vietnamese durian to China through the official channel since September 2022 opened up new prospects for Viet Nam's fruit and vegetable industry. According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Viet Nam has over 100,000 ha of durian with an annual output of about 1.3 million tonnes. However, only 3,000 ha (3 per cent) of the total meet standards for export to China. The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang and the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak have the largest durian areas meeting export standards in the country. According to the Deputy General Director of Dung Thai Son Import-Export Company, Vu Ngoc Huy, China is a large market with a strong durian consumption capacity. The firm can export 500,000 tonnes of fresh durian per year, accounting for over one-third of the total durian output of the country, Huy said. La Tran … [Read more...] about Durian to make breakthrough for Viet Nam’s fruit exports
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US extends investigation of trade remedy evasion of Vietnamese plywood
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced the sixth extension of the deadline for issuing its final conclusion on an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tax evasion investigation into hardwood plywood imported from Viet Nam. — Photo congthuong.vn The Trade Remedies Authority of Viet Nam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that the US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced the sixth extension of the deadline for issuing its final conclusion on an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tax evasion investigation into hardwood plywood imported from Viet Nam. The final conclusion is expected to be issued on May 2. The Trade Remedies Authority of Viet Nam, said that previously, the DOC announced the preliminary conclusion of the case on July 25 last year. It said that plywood imported from Viet Nam into the US, which had a core using peeled board imported from China, would be subject to anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tax as applied to plywood imported from China. Plywood from … [Read more...] about US extends investigation of trade remedy evasion of Vietnamese plywood
SABECO affirms commitment to promote healthy lifestyle and empowers Vietnamese sports
This is the 3rd year in a row that SABECO and its Bia Saigon accompanied the Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon Championship. — Photo courtesy of SABECO Saigon Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Corporation (SABECO) and its Bia Saigon brand have continued to affirm the commitment to promoting an active lifestyle and physical training in the community. Through the Bia Saigon brand, SABECO was the diamond sponsor for the Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon Championship held on March 25-26 in the mountainous province of Lai Chau. This is the 3rd year in a row that the company has accompanied one of the professional, long-standing and large-scale tournaments in Viet Nam. The Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon Championship is not only a sports activity aimed at encouraging a healthy lifestyle and spreading the sports spirit in the community, but also an useful playground for the national athletics team to prepare for the 32nd SEA Games. Speaking at the event, Venus Teoh Kim Wei, … [Read more...] about SABECO affirms commitment to promote healthy lifestyle and empowers Vietnamese sports
Many factors support foreign capital flow
Analysts forecast that there is still motivation for net buying from foreign investors in the future. — Photo hsx.com.vn Many factors are expected to draw cash flow back to the stock market, especially that from foreign investors. Although foreign investors only net bought VND400 billion in 5 trading sessions in the past week, a sharp decrease compared to over VND2.3 trillion in the previous week, analysts forecast that there is still much motivation for net buying from foreign investors in the future. Foreign investors’ net buying value on the Ha Noi Stock Exchange (HNX) also decreased by 75.6 per cent to VND41 billion, while their net selling value on UPCOM totalled VND27 billion, an increase of 66.8 per cent compared to the previous week. In general, foreign investors net bought VND340 billion on the matching channel and bought another VND60 billion via the put-through channel. Regarding the buying side, foreign investors focused on collecting Vinhomes (VHM) shares, Hoa … [Read more...] about Many factors support foreign capital flow
Nation expects long-term cooperation with Microsoft
President Nguyen Minh Triet received Chief Research and Strategy Officer for Microsoft Craig Mundie Viet Nam wants to boost long-term cooperation with Microsoft and will create favourable conditions for the group to implement its programmes widely in the country, said State President Nguyen Minh Triet. At a reception for Craig Mundie, Chief Research and Strategy Officer for Microsoft, in Ha Noi on Nov. 18, President Triet also affirmed that Viet Nam would intensify management to ensure strict legislation on intellectual property rights. The State leader proposed that Microsoft provide Viet Nam with the necessary assistance to carrying out cooperation programmes as it is still a developing country dealing with many challenges. Mundie, who is in Ha Noi to attend the APEC CEO Summit, expressed his belief in Viet Nam 's strong and dynamic development, pledging close cooperation with the Vietnamese Government and businesses for mutual development. The … [Read more...] about Nation expects long-term cooperation with Microsoft
UNESCO continues fund for gender equality project in Vietnam
The "We are ABLE" project aims to strengthen the ability of children from ethnic minorities, especially girls, to overcome the challenges they face. The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union on March 28 announced Phase II of the project "We are ABLE - Promoting Gender Equality and Girls' Education for Children in Ethnic Minority Areas of Viet Nam". The launching ceremony of UNESCO’s “We are ABLE” project occurred on March 28 in Hanoi. Photos: UNESCO Vietnam According to Christian Manhart, UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, the project is expected to contribute to the Vietnamese Government's new 10-year Strategic Plan for Education Development, the Strategy for Ethnic Minority Development, and the national commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 4 on education and Goal 5 on gender equality. In Vietnam, ethnic minorities are often disadvantaged compared to the majority population due to stereotypes and other cultural barriers. … [Read more...] about UNESCO continues fund for gender equality project in Vietnam
Van Don Airport to pilot facial recognition tech for passengers
The high-tech measure is expected to improve the airport's operational efficiency and the detection of aviation violations. Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh is to pilot facial recognition (biometric authentication) for passengers at the check-in counter, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). After Cat Bi International Airport in the northern city of Haiphong, this is the second airport in the country to pilot this advanced facial recognition technology. Travelers using chip-based citizen ID cards must go through a facial recognition system at the security check. The screening system uses VeriPAX software developed by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV). VeriPAX software displays all information read from ID cards and itinerary information associated with the passenger list to verify information on ID cards and boarding passes. Aviation officers will allow passengers into the screening area if the … [Read more...] about Van Don Airport to pilot facial recognition tech for passengers
Vietnam, China enhance border ties
Vietnam and China share a long border with the busiest border gates serving trade connections. Vietnam’s top leaders including General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh today [March 28] met Wang Ning, party secretary of Yunnan Province, China as part of gestures to strengthen the ties between border areas. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Wang Ning, party secretary of Yunnan Province, China, at the meeting in Hanoi on Mar 28. Photo: VNA Wang Ning is in Vietnam to co-chair a meeting between party secretaries of Vietnam’s Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Lai Chau, and Dien Bien provinces. The meeting is the third of its kind to set goals for cooperation between the localities. At the meeting in Hanoi on March 28, Trong highly appreciated the cooperation and expected Yunnan and Vietnamese border localities to be role models in implementing the consensus … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China enhance border ties
VinFast celebrates expansion into western France
A VF 8 model of VinFast. The company has officially announced the opening of its VinFast store in Rennes. — Photo courtesy of the company VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker, has opened its latest store in Rennes, marking its foray into the western region of France. This move is part of VinFast's expansion strategy into European markets, with its next stores expected to be launched in Montpellier, Aix-En-Provence, and other major French cities. The VinFast store in Rennes, located in a prime location alongside other auto brands, aims to increase the company's brand presence and attract potential customers. The store will feature products and in-car smart features, with personalised services provided by knowledgeable product experts. VinFast seeks to build strong connections and trust with French customers through its retail and service network. The modern and elegantly designed VinFast store in Rennes draws inspiration from the natural wonders of Viet Nam. Customers can … [Read more...] about VinFast celebrates expansion into western France
Secretariat expels provincial officials from Party
A police officer reads a decision to detain former Vice Chairman of Ha Nam provincial People's Committee Truong Minh Hien (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong chaired a meeting of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on March 28 to consider disciplinary measures against incumbent and former officials of Hoa Binh and Ha Nam provinces and Hai Phong city. The Secretariat looked into wrongdoings of four members. They include Nguyen Dong, member of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board and head of the provincial Party Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, who used to lead the provincial Party Committee's Commission for Internal Affairs and serve as the standing deputy head of the province's steering committee for corruption and negative phenomena prevention and control. Two other members under the analysis were former officials of Ha Nam province, who are Truong Minh Hien, former member of the provincial … [Read more...] about Secretariat expels provincial officials from Party