As Vietnam is doing well in its containment of the CODI-19 pandemic, it is expected the country’s tourism sector will gradually recover in 2021. In this context, enhancing connectivity between tourism service providers and promoting the role of major travel companies are both crucial factors for domestic tourism to reboot itself post-COVID-19. Therefore, more drastic measures are needed to remove the above-mentioned obstacles and increase the efficiency of tourism connectivity, thus enhancing the overall competitiveness of Vietnam’s tourism. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 16
Growth gap years
Phu Quoc island city draws $16.5 billion in investment
Local trade-service production expanded by an average of over 19 percent each year during the last five years, doubling the rate in its home province of Kien Giang in the Mekong Delta. State budget collections rose an average of 19 percent annually and accounted for more than 40 percent of the province’s total collections. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc island city draws $16.5 billion in investment
Foreign correspondents contribute to promoting Vietnam’s image: Deputy FM
Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung on January 15 called on correspondents from foreign press agencies and cultural and press attachés as well as representatives from foreign agencies in Vietnam to help in promoting the country’s image among international friends. At a New Year gathering in Hanoi, Dung highlighted their contributions to enhancing cultural links and mutual understanding between Vietnam and peoples worldwide. In his remarks, the deputy minister reviewed the major political and socio-economic achievements Vietnam recorded last year, saying it successfully performed its role as ASEAN Chair 2020 and non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2020-2021. … [Read more...] about Foreign correspondents contribute to promoting Vietnam’s image: Deputy FM
Brits shopping for agri-aqua products
A representative of VRICE International Co., Ltd. pointed out that the UK is a demanding market with high tariffs and requirements for agricultural products. “Exporters need to fulfil a series of global standards and follow the certain protocols in line with US and the EU requirements, as well as ensure human rights for workers are protected and respected before becoming eligible for exports to the UK,” the representative explained. … [Read more...] about Brits shopping for agri-aqua products
Mekong Delta farmers urged to link up with global value chains
According to Vu Ba Phu, Director General of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in order to further improve the quality of business support activities and trade promotion, especially for agricultural exports, the Mekong Delta needs to adopt regional strategic goals on information technology application and digital transformation. Localities need to focus on forming digital ecosystems, quickly issue growing area codes to ensure traceability of agricultural products, and build brand names for products, businesses and industries in parallel with trade promotion activities. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta farmers urged to link up with global value chains
