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Trade Meat import tariff reduction proposed The Saigon Times Daily Monday,  Dec 9, 2019,18:40 (GMT+7) Meat import tariff reduction proposedThe Saigon Times Daily An employee packages processed chicken for sale. The Ministry of Finance has proposed import tariff cuts on chicken meat from 20% to 18% – PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The Ministry of Finance has proposed reductions in import tariffs for chicken, pork and their by-products to benefit consumers as the prices of these products have been skyrocketing due to the undersupply, though the United States is seeking a much deeper reduction. In a correspondence dispatched to ministries and agencies, the Finance Ministry proposed lowering the import duty of chicken meat and chicken by-products from 20% to 18%. Meanwhile, tariffs on fresh or frozen pork (excluding whole or half pigs, legs and shoulders) were proposed for a reduction to 22% from 25%. According to the ministry, … [Read more...] about Meat import tariff reduction proposed

Developing value chains A report by the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development showed that the city is implementing 133 hi-tech agricultural models. Despite their modest scale, they have yielded high economic efficiency. Among these models are Hoa Vien farm in Thach That District, Dan Hoai Cooperative’s orchid planting model in Dan Phuong District, and high tech fish farming models in Ung Hoa and Chuong My districts. In addition, the Hanoi People’s Committee is focusing on developing supply chains of safe agricultural products in the city by approving a number of projects such as the “Production and supply chains of animal feed products to ensure food hygiene in Hanoi in the 2016-2020 period”; and a project on high quality rice production. So far, the capital has created and maintained 135 supply chains, including 56 for safe meat products and 79 for other kinds of food products. The supply chains have attracted the participation of a large … [Read more...] about Hanoi developing supply chains of safe agricultural produce

China Railway Sixth Group Co Ltd. has done well in constructing the line, but it lacks experience in putting the line into commercial operation, Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The said at a National Assembly session Wednesday. The contractor was appointed by China according to the terms of a loan agreement beween the two countries, he added. The project can only operate after the Chinese contractor finishes the remaining construction and receives safety certificates for the whole system, he said. In order to evaluate the project safety, the Ministry of Transport has hired a number of foreign consultants, led by a French company. "They can only guarantee the project’s safety if the Chinese contractor provides all the data correctly," the minister said. For these reasons, delays in the commercial operation of Hanoi’s first metro line will likely continue, The said without giving a specific date for the opening. Hanoi’s first metro line is one of five metro projects in … [Read more...] about Inexperienced Chinese contractor responsible for Hanoi metro delays

German businesses are seeing Vietnam as an attractive destination for investment (photo: Le Toan) Wolfgang Schmitz-Heinen, CEO of Witte Holding GmbH, visited Vietnam for the first time recently to look for opportunities to start a business here. Witte is a family-run global company in the printing business that specialises in printing secure and self-adhesive labels for various applications including the automotive and electronic industry. “We want to expand abroad more than before and are analysing different countries, and we got the opportunity to join this business delegation organised by the OAV-German Asia-Pacific Business Association to Vietnam. We are impressed from south to north there, and would like to follow this track to see what is possible for us. I have ideas, but we have to check now the circumstances to ensure that everything we have to do is carried out properly, but we will do it fast,” he told VIR. “What I learned in these last few days is that … [Read more...] about German firms see positive outlook

It’s all Greek to me returning at Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City George, who just recently bagged the Best Pastries Chef of Australia 2019, is a fourth-generation chef in his family. He was born with infectious energy and has a bright welcoming smile. Renowned for the quality of his pastries and impeccable hospitality, he is the personification of popularity. His passion for desserts saw him open Adelaide’s Kalymnos Pastries, often cited as South Australia’s best patisserie, in 1995 and his entertaining, friendly, and informative presenting style has landed him guest spots on a variety of TV shows including Meraki TV, as well as his own show “It’s All Greek to Me.” George Diakomichalis will be showcasing traditional Greek cuisine in Ho Chi Minh City Returning to Ho Chi Minh City this year, George Diakomichalis brings his passion to host a culinary journey to the lovers of Greek cuisine on November 7-10. Greece is not only famous for … [Read more...] about “It’s all Greek to me” returning at Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City