Many farmers in the city have also developed urban agriculture and expanded fruit orchards that offer tourism services. The city has 37 fruit orchards that offer tourism services, mostly in Phong Điền, Cái Răng and Thốt Nốt districts. They grow mostly durian, mango, milk apple and rambutan. … [Read more...] about Cần Thơ rice farmers switch to high-value crops
High quality commercial rice
MB launches MB Private, targeting high net worth individuals
This is the motivation for our collaboration with Bordier & Cie, a leading Swiss private bank with over 175 years of experience, to create a top-quality service for Vietnamese high-net-worth individuals,” said Luu Trung Thai, CEO and vice chairman of MB. … [Read more...] about MB launches MB Private, targeting high net worth individuals
Bac Lieu should focus on spearheads for further development: PM
Hanoi (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu should focus on its “spearheads” and review the building of the new-style rural areas to make it more people-oriented and develop well, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on February 26. Speaking at a working session in Hanoi with key leaders of the province, PM Phuc also stressed that the province needs to develop quality rice strains and develop the agriculture model of the combination of the intensive cultivation of rice and shrimp which is its comparative advantage. For major projects in the locality, the leader ordered local authorities to quickly implement them and develop industrial zones so as to accelerate the shift of its economic structure, with attention paid to the protection of the environment. Regarding those on local and regional infrastructure projects, he asked the Ministry of Transport to announce the zoning for the development of road, railway, and waterway, as well as to prioritise important … [Read more...] about Bac Lieu should focus on spearheads for further development: PM
Japanese kidswear brand opens first store in Vietnam
He added that Miki House has tied up with its exclusive distributor Vi Bien – Akuhushi Trading and Service Co., Ltd. to expand its presence in Vietnam. The local distributor has been selling "Made in Japan" products to a large number of Japanese and Vietnamese customers for 20 years now. … [Read more...] about Japanese kidswear brand opens first store in Vietnam
Hi-tech agriculture in HCMC enjoys promising results
Take the case of Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Dung as an example. Giving up the job of a white-collar officer, she came back to her home in the suburban district of Cu Chi and started up a hi-tech orchid farm of her own. She spent months after months visiting successful orchid farms in the nation to gain more expertise and tips. Then she boldly applied for a preferential loan from her district to buy seeds as well as proper equipment. Thanks to implementing advanced technologies, she is able to save much overhead cost on her 15,000-square-meter farm while earning around VND200-300 million (approx. US$8,618 – 12,920) per month now. Presently, she is researching new automatic systems to spray pesticide for her trees. … [Read more...] about Hi-tech agriculture in HCMC enjoys promising results
