Development in the east sea

Pineapple processing at Dong Giao Foodstuff Export JSC in the northern province of Ninh Binh. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economies of Viet Nam and the Netherlands and is deeply imprinted in the culture and people of the two countries. — VNA/VNS Photo Thuy Dung Due to their similar geographical features and advantages, the Viet Nam and the Netherlands have increased their sustainable development partnership in agriculture, water management, and climate change adaptation, said Ambassador of the Netherlands to Viet Nam Kees van Baar. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economies of Viet Nam and the Netherlands and is deeply imprinted in the culture and people of the two countries, the diplomat told Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review). Close co-operation between the two sides has resulted in new visions and the blooming of business cooperation, with a growing number of the Netherlands' companies doing business and investing in Viet Nam. The Netherlands is the … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Netherlands eye further cooperation in sustainable development

Acting head of SOM ASEAN Vietnam, Ambassador Vu Ho, actively exchanged views on ASEAN cooperation as well as Vietnam's contribution to the group in 2023, such as organizing activities to disseminate information about ASEAN and its cooperation with partners. He proposed organizing several conferences related to ASEAN - China cooperation in the implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (South China Sea). The Vietnamese representative also expressed his belief that Indonesia will successfully assume its role of ASEAN Chairmanship 2023. Participants also discussed specific proposals to promote cooperation among member states and between ASEAN and its partners, including building the post-2025 ASEAN Community Vision, improving the capacity and effectiveness of the group’s agencies, and promoting maritime security and cooperation. The 32nd ACC Meeting and the AMMR will take place in Jakarta on February 3-4. Foreign Ministers of ASEAN member states … [Read more...] about Senior officials discuss preparations for ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat

Although in 2022, the country posted a record aquatic export value at 11 billion USD, the result mostly came from high growth in the first three quarters. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Despite a downturn in the export of aquatic products in the first month of 2023, local exporters remain optimistic that the market will recover from the second quarter of this year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). The association reported that in January, total export value of aquatic products dropped 31% to about 600 million USD, with revenue generated from major markets also falling, by 56% in the US market, 55% in China, and 35% in the EU market. According to VASEP, although in 2022, the country posted a record aquatic export value at 11 billion USD, the result mostly came from high growth in the first three quarters. The trend reversed in the fourth quarter of 2022, with strong decreases seen in all products as many foreign markets … [Read more...] about Seafood firms look to second quarter for exports to recover