This time of year, gardeners in Long Khanh, a city under Dong Nai Province in southern Vietnam, are busy harvesting ripe rambutans, durians, mangosteens, and jackfruits from orchards, pushing them to integrate garden ecology with tourism and gastronomy in order to attract tourists. From Phan Thiet City in the south-central province of Binh Thuan, it takes around two hours to reach Long Khanh City, where visitors may taste luscious fruits. A tourist picks rambutans at an orchard in Long Khanh City, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. Photo: Duc Trong / Tuoi Tre On National Highway 1, particularly in the vicinity of the Tan Phong junction, it is simple for travelers to observe the thriving fruit commerce. Buses pass by this area frequently, allowing passengers to purchase fruits. Along the rural roads in Binh Loc, Bao Quang, Xuan Lap, and Bau Sen Communes are lush fruit gardens. A tourist picks mangosteens at an orchard in Long Khanh City, Dong Nai … [Read more...] about Check out these orchards in Vietnam’s Long Khanh City
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Ministry launches award ‘Make in Vietnam digital products’
This is the third year the award has been held to honor excellent digital technology products that have a great impact and influence in bringing people and businesses' activities to the digital environment, contributing to promoting digital government, digital economy, and digital society in Vietnam. At the same time, the award will promote digital technology products made by Vietnamese enterprises to consumers. The ‘Make in Vietnam Digital Product’ award in 2022 includes four categories such as excellent digital products for digital government, excellent digital products for the digital economy, excellent digital products for digital society, and potential digital products. Entries should be sent to the award organizer from June 22 to the end of September 22. By Phuong Anh – Translated by Dan Thuy … [Read more...] about Ministry launches award ‘Make in Vietnam digital products’
RCEP commitments help establish large e-commerce space in Asia: Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh delivers a keynote speech at a webinar “New Frameworks: RCEP’s Critical Role in Driving Asia’s Digital Economy” on June 22. (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – The implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)’s e-commerce commitments will help establish a large e-commerce space based on internationally accepted standards with the participation of big economies who are advanced in e-commerce, according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh. This will facilitate widespread digital connection in Asia, boost trade and economic development, and accelerate digital transformation, he stated in his keynote address at a webinar “New Frameworks: RCEP’s Critical Role in Driving Asia’s Digital Economy ” held by UK-based dependent think tank Asia House and China’s Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) on June 22. The webinar brought together governmental representatives, senior … [Read more...] about RCEP commitments help establish large e-commerce space in Asia: Deputy Minister
Made-in-Vietnam goods filling Vietnamese consumers’ shopping basket
90-95% of goods on the shelves of major supermarkets in Hanoi such as Co.opmart, Vinmart and Hapro are made in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese commodities have made up 90% of goods sold in retail outlets owned by domestic enterprises and 60-96% of foreign supermarkets in Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), showing that more Vietnamese consumers are choosing Vietnamese goods. In traditional retail channels, the ratio of Vietnamese goods in markets and groceries is at least 60%. Particularly, since COVID-19 broke out, 76% of Vietnamese consumers tend to prioritise domestic products, especially those with guaranteed quality and health benefits. Le Viet Nga, Vice Director of the MoIT’s Department of Domestic Market affirmed that the campaign to encourage Vietnamese to prioritise the use of Vietnamese commodities has helped changed domestic consumers and businesses’ awareness of domestic-made products. Nga underlined that with … [Read more...] about Made-in-Vietnam goods filling Vietnamese consumers’ shopping basket
Vietnam, Belgium seek stronger partnership in renewable energy, port development
Illustrative image (Source: baodautu.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – A workshop themed “Vietnam as your Green business opportunities destination” was held by the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance (BVA) and the Flanders International Technical Agency (FITA) in Brussels on June 22 to introduce Vietnam’s potential in renewable energy and sustainable port development. Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg Nguyen Van Thao said that although the world in general and the two regions of Asia and Europe in particular have seen positive signs of a “new normal” period after two years of being hit by COVID-19, the global economic environment has remained fragile due to various factors, including geopolitical uncertainties, new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, severe disruption of supply chains, pressures from rising inflation, as well as the challenges in sustainable development and the unpredictable impacts of climate change. As a coastal country that suffers regular … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Belgium seek stronger partnership in renewable energy, port development
Hanoi promotes consumption of agricultural products on e-commerce sites
Hanoi has 141 models of farm chain, according to the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Hanoi is extending support to local businesses and cooperatives in putting agricultural products on the e-commerce platforms, as well as boosting trade promotion activities, according to the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. A staff is guiding a Bac Giang's farmer to post lychees on the e-commerce site. Photo: Vietnam Post In Chuong My District, the Thang Long High-tech Agriculture JSC faced difficulties with selling Solanaceae, so it turns to new sales channels such as Facebook and Zalo for better consumption. Phan Trung Kien, Director of the Thang Long High-tech Agriculture JSC said: “Since the company put its products on online sales sites and e-commerce platforms, they are better known and easily approached by a huge number of local consumers.” The company grows solanum Hainanese hance in an area of 20ha, the largest in the … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes consumption of agricultural products on e-commerce sites
Vietnam, France step up trade, investment cooperation
Co-presided over by Ambassador Thang and President of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) Thibaut Giroux, the event aimed to promote trade and investment between Vietnam and France. It also saw the presence of French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Emmanuel Pavillon Grosser and representatives from nearly 80 companies and investors from both sides. The Paris seminar aims to promote trade and investment between Vietnam and France (Photo: VNA) In his remarks, Thang highlighted Vietnam as one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic economies in ASEAN, saying the Government of Vietnam has been persistently improving legal framework to attract French investors in the fields of mutual interest, particularly hi-tech industries and those promoting sustainability and environment protection. The diplomat described the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) as a landmark trade deal providing a stable and long-term framework for trade, economic and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, France step up trade, investment cooperation
Cooperatives receive support to adopt e-commerce
Tea products of Yen Bai province's Suoi Giang Cooperatives are on sale on Alibaba e-commerce platform . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi- E-commerce is widely considered an effective and sustainable solution to help cooperatives improve their competitiveness, and boost production and exports, but the number of cooperatives that have gone online remains modest, prompting the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA) to support them in this regard. According to Nguyen Ngoc Bao, VCA president, the application of e-commerce plays an important role in the success of cooperatives, creating competitiveness in the market economy. He cited the fact that Suoi Giang Cooperative in Yen Bai province signed a contract worth up to 2 billion VND (nearly 86,500 USD) to export tea to Japan through Alibaba as an example. There are about 26,900 online stores in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The number of Facebook users is estimated at 22.5 million in rural areas and 23.5 million in urban areas. This provides an … [Read more...] about Cooperatives receive support to adopt e-commerce
Vietnam steps up cooperation with Venezuelan localities
At a working session with the delegation, Governor of Monagas Ernesto Luna committed that the state authorities will establish working groups to increase contact with the embassy in connecting Vietnamese and Venezuelan businesses and promoting specific cooperation and investment projects. For his part, Duyen lauded Monagas’s achievements in politics, economy, and culture and vowed to foster commercial ties between the two nations in general and between Vietnam and Monagas in particular based on their traditional solidarity and friendship. He highlighted his wish to expand Vietnam’s agricultural cooperation project to Monagas following its success in Guárico state. During the trip, the embassy held a workshop to promote the trade of key Vietnamese products with the participation of local leaders and about 40 officials and businessmen. After introducing Vietnam’s socio-economic development achievements after 35 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), Duyen said there are abundant … [Read more...] about Vietnam steps up cooperation with Venezuelan localities
Viettel Commerce receives first-class Labor Order
Senior Colonel Tao Duc Thang, Chairman and General Director of the Military Industry-Telecoms Group (Viettel) attended the event. Addressing the ceremony, Lieutenant Colonel Pham Van Hung, Director of Viettel Commerce recalled the glorious traditions of the company. Over the past 25 years, the company has constantly researched and innovated operation methods to improve the efficiency of production and business activities, contributing to accomplishing military-defense missions and developing a giant Viettel as it is today. At present, with more than 300 Viettel Store supermarkets throughout the country, Viettel Commerce has become one of the three largest retail chains of mobile phones and telecommunications services. Therefore, the material and spiritual life of its staff has gradually improved. Speaking at the event, Senior Colonel Tao Duc Thang affirmed that the order reflects the Party’s and State’s recognition of the company’s outstanding achievements and active … [Read more...] about Viettel Commerce receives first-class Labor Order