One product recognized as a regional-level and national-level outstanding rural industrial product in 2020 and 2021 is the banh chung, square glutinous rice cake filled with green bean paste and fat pork, made by the Ba Ba Hoi firm. Huynh Thi Thu Thuy, a representative of the business (located in Tan Thanh Ward in Tam Ky City), said the cake is prepared with high quality, delicious materials, while the business contributes to preserving the region’s traditional craft and culture, and promoting the art of Vietnamese cuisine. Ba Ba Hoi banh chung, one of the three Quang Nam Province’s outstanding rural industrial products awarded national recognition in 2021 Recognizing and honoring outstanding rural industrial products encourages manufacturers to improve production and product quality. For Ba Ba Hoi, regional and national recognition has increased customer trust and expanded market share. Thuy said that in the long run, her business will seek to penetrate foreign … [Read more...] about Quang Nam Province honors outstanding products
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“Make in Vietnam” Digital Product Awards come back
“Make in Vietnam” Digital Product Awards have created spillover effects, promoting the development of Vietnam’s IT industry. “Make in Vietnam” Digital Product Awards will return for the third consecutive year, aiming to honor excellent digital technology products with great practical value recognized in the development of e-government, digital economy and society in the country. The “Make in Vietnam” Digital Product Awards 2022 was launched on June 22 by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). It is an official award of the ICT industry annually held by the MIC to recognize enterprises with digital products designed, developed and produced in Vietnam that provide solutions to pressing issues currently facing the country. The third edition of the award was launched at a press conference on June 22. Photo: Hien Minh Delivering the opening speech, MIC’s Deputy Minister Pham Duc Long said MIC will help winning products gain access to a broader … [Read more...] about “Make in Vietnam” Digital Product Awards come back
‘Make in Vietnam’ Digital Technology Product Awards 2022 launched
The Ministry of Information and Communications launched the ‘Make in Vietnam’ Digital Technology Product Awards 2022 in Hanoi on June 22. 'Make in Vietnam' Digital Technology Product Awards 2022 is launched in Hanoi on June 22. (Photo: VNA) This marks the third consecutive year that the competition has been held with the ultimate aim of honouring excellent digital technology products which have been designed, created, and manufactured in Vietnam. All of the products boast great practical value recognised in the development of the digital economy, digital government, and digital society in the country. This year’s event will see businesses compete across four categories, namely digital products for digital government, digital economy, digital society, and potential digital products. With regard to potential digital products, this category will only be applicable to small and medium-sized enterprises or creative start-ups. Gold, silver, and bronze awards … [Read more...] about ‘Make in Vietnam’ Digital Technology Product Awards 2022 launched
Listed companies with best investor relations in 2020 announced
At the award ceremony (Photo: thanhnien.vn) HCM City (VNA) - Tai Viet JSC - Vietstock and finance and life newswire Fili.vn released a list of local listed companies with the best investor relations (IR) on September 22. The IR Awards 2020, now in their tenth year, seek to raise awareness among listed companies about improving the transparency and efficiency of their corporate governance efforts and contributing to an open, transparent, and effective securities market in Vietnam. Among the 729 surveyed companies, 329 were transparent in information disclosure on both the Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi stock exchanges. Forty-five were shortlisted and divided into the categories of large-cap, mid-cap, and small & micro-cap. The top listed companies with the best IR, as voted by investors and financial institutions, included Hoa Phat Group, Novaland Investment Group Corporation, Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk), Mobile World Co. Ltd, and Vinhomes JSC./. VNA … [Read more...] about Listed companies with best investor relations in 2020 announced
Ngòi Tu Village, an attractive destination by Thác Bà Lake
A peaceful corner of Ngòi Tu Village. Photo mia.vn Lâm Giang Located on the peaceful Thác Bà Lake, Ngòi Tu Community Cultural Tourism Village in Vũ Linh Commune, Yên Bình District is an attractive destination for tourists. Ngòi Tu has a unique landscape combined with the long-standing cultural values of the people here, creating a very unique attraction. We went by car to visit the village, though it can also be reached via boat, departing from Hương Lý Port in Yên Bình Town, to feel the cool and fresh atmosphere of Thác Bà Lake. The village is located close to the edge of Thác Bà Lake, nestled under palm trees and luxuriant forests. It covers an area of 2sq.km. With the typical climate of the lake area, the winter is cold and the summer is cool. We arrived at the village on a calm morning, the wind gently carried the fragrance from the rice fields. Lurking behind the shady palm trees, the village appears as a picture of a peaceful Vietnamese village, … [Read more...] about Ngòi Tu Village, an attractive destination by Thác Bà Lake
Vietnamese Goods and Gastronomy Week underway in the UK
The event aims to promote among British consumers and retailers high-quality Vietnamese products that are benefiting from the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA). The 2022 Vietnamese Goods and Gastronomy Week in the UK is taking place until July 3, organized by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK in collaboration with the Vietnam Business Association in the UK (VBUK) and Longdan and EUTEK Group, the two Vietnamese importers. Vietnamese products are displayed at the 2022 Vietnamese Goods and Gastronomy Week. Photo: VNA During this week, various items including handicraft products, coffee, fresh and dried fruit, canned fruit juice, vermicelli, dried noodle soup, rice paper rolls, cashew nuts, and fragrant rice are displayed at Longdan Crawley supermarket and Vietnamese market in Nottingham City. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK and Ireland Nguyen Hoang Long hoped that the 2022 Vietnamese Goods and Gastronomy Week in the UK … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Goods and Gastronomy Week underway in the UK
Vietnamese goods, foods introduced in UK
Representatives cut the ribbons to open the programme. — VNA/VNS Photo A programme to introduce Vietnamese goods and foods in the UK is underway at Longdan Supermarket in Crawley, about 45km south of London. The week-long event, which started on Sunday, is hosted by the Vietnam Trade Office under the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK, in collaboration with the Vietnam Business Association in the UK (VBUK), and Longdan and EUTEK groups. As part of activities in the trade promotion programme of the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the event aims to promote high-quality Vietnamese products that are benefiting from the UK-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) to British retailers and consumers. Handicraft products, coffee, fresh and dried fruits, canned fruit juice, vermicelli, dried noodle, rice papers, cashew nuts, and fragrant rice from reputable export enterprises of Viet Nam are being displayed at the supermarket and Vietnamese markets in Nottingham. At the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese goods, foods introduced in UK
Vietnamese goods, foods introduced in U.K.
The week-long event, which started on June 26, is hosted by the Vietnam Trade Office under the Vietnamese Embassy in the U.K. in collaboration with the Vietnam Business Association in the U.K. (VBUK), and Longdan and EUTEK groups. As part of activities in the trade promotion program of the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the event aims to promote Vietnamese high-quality products which are benefiting from the U.K.-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), to British retailers and consumers. Handicraft products, coffee, fresh and dried fruits, canned fruit juice, vermicelli, dried noodle, rice papers, cashew nuts, and fragrant rice of reputable export enterprises of Vietnam are being displayed at the supermarket and Vietnamese markets in Nottingham city. At the event, Sao Thai Duong JSC became the first Vietnamese enterprise to set up a showroom in the U.K. to introduce its herbal healthcare and beauty products. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen … [Read more...] about Vietnamese goods, foods introduced in U.K.
USAID IPSC Project connects Vietnamese enterprises with e-commerce giants
From May 24 to June 30, the Vietnam Private Sector Competitiveness Enhancement Project (USAID IPSC), has organised a 5-week training course called “E-commerce – a must in Industry 4.0”, as part of its cross-cutting market expansion support package for Vietnamese businesses. At the end of the course, participants attended the event “Connecting business with domestic and international e-commerce platforms” to learn from successful, real-world experiences from e-commerce platforms including Amazon Global Selling and Shopee. According to Nguyen Thi To Uyen, head of the building business management capacity at USAID IPSC, the project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with the support of the Ministry of Planning and Investment as the government partner. The expert also showed participants how to use analysis tools from Amazon as well as other platforms for conducting market research and store management. Lasting for five years, the … [Read more...] about USAID IPSC Project connects Vietnamese enterprises with e-commerce giants
Việt Nam to grant FLEGT licence to wood exports in 2025
Wood products to be exported to the EU. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is set to grant a licence under the Voluntary Partnership Agreement/FAO-EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Programme to wood exports in 2025, after it completes preparing necessary conditions, reported a Government official familiar with the sector. Bùi Chính Nghĩa, deputy general director of the Vietnam Administration of Forestry, reported the new developments at a June 17 workshop held by the administration, the Vietnam Timber and Forest Product Association, and the Association of Handicraft and Wood Industry of HCM City (HAWA). He pointed out that despite an annual double-digit growth rate, the country’s wood industry is still facing numerous challenges in 2022. Apart from the pandemic, escalating political tensions have caused more challenges to supply chains, soaring logistics costs and material prices have resulted in higher input costs. Inflation in key export markets … [Read more...] about Việt Nam to grant FLEGT licence to wood exports in 2025