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Vietnam was the 8th largest trade partner and the largest ASEAN exporter of the US in 2022. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The current trends in economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and the US guarantee big growth in two-way trade and investment in next 10 years and warrant upgrading the partnership to a strategic level, said Ted Osius , President and CEO of the US - ASEAN Business Council ( USABC ). In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the 10th anniversary of the two countries’ comprehensive partnership (July 2013 - 2023), the former US Ambassador to Vietnam said trade and investment play a big role in this relationship. The US is Vietnam’s second largest trading partner and biggest export destination. In 2022, bilateral trade reached a record high of 138.9 billion USD. Vietnam was the 8th largest trade partner and the largest ASEAN exporter of the US. The US was the biggest export market of Vietnam last year. Vietnam’s annual export to … [Read more...] about Current trends guarantee big growth in Vietnam – US trade, investment: USABC leader

Hotel supply in Vietnam has tripled over the past decade, photo Le Toan According to a report by DKRA Vietnam, the supply of villas and town houses across the country continued to decrease from the end of the second quarter of 2022. Specifically, in April only two projects were opened for sale, providing 12 apartments to the market, down 69 per cent from the previous month and down 98 per cent compared to the same period last year. Particularly, the Central region recorded the fourth consecutive month that no new projects were introduced to the market. “It is expected that in the next few months, supply and demand may increase slightly. However, the market will not have obvious fluctuations with key transactions, except from expected transactions on Phu Quoc island,” according to DKRA’s report. The primary selling price did not alter greatly compared to the previous month. Instead, investors have aggressively launched discounts up to 30-40 per cent to stimulate market … [Read more...] about Second home real estate on the slow path to recovery

Fruit and vegetable processors are urged to adopt advanced technologies to improve export value. Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export turnover has risen 29% year-on-year to US$1.9 billion in the first five months of this year, enabling the sector to reach US$4 billion in exports in 2023, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Fruit and vegetable exports grossed US$982 million in the first quarter of this year, up 16.2% compared to the same period in 2022, with sales to the Chinese market showing impressive growth. China imported $805 million worth of Vietnamese products, accounting for 80% of the market share. MARD stressed that in foreign markets, including China, Vietnamese fruits face stiff competition from rivals from Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines. "Export prospects in the second half of the year will be better as many countries favor Vietnamese agricultural products," it added. Vietnamese durian for exporting. … [Read more...] about Vegetable and fruit exports expected to hit $4 billion this year

Hanoi will apply many solutions to improve the efficiency of enforcing food safety regulations in 2023 and the future. The Hanoi People's Committee has issued a plan to ensure food security for ten million people in the capital by 2030. The plan, signed by Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen, aims to strengthen the responsibilities of local governments and socio-political organizations to ensure food safety and security in Hanoi in all circumstances. The plan also aims to promote the resources of all economic sectors and support from the State to develop agriculture in a sustainable way. A farmer introduces a new rice variety in Hanoi’s outskirts. Photo: Lam Nguyen/The Hanoi Times According to the plan, by 2030, Hanoi will have approximately 55,000 hectares of rice production with an annual output of at least 660,000 tons of rice. In addition, the city has set targets to increase food consumption, reduce the rate of … [Read more...] about Hanoi to ensure food safety for ten million residents

At the meeting, delegates, children, and students offered incense in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh and visited Ho Chi Minh City culture space at the headquarters of the city’s association of farmers. They were also entertained with special artistic performances by children from Phu Nhuan district’s culture center, watched a video of the association’s implementation of scholarship and sponsorship programs, and talked about students’ aspiration. Annually, Ho Chi Minh City’s Association of Farmers works with the Ho Chi Minh City Television to organize a New Year program to call on units, organizations, businesses, individuals, and benefactors to facilitate its social security activities. Notably, together with maintaining a scholarship program for students whose parents are the association’s poor and near-poor members, it has launched a sponsorship project for those whose parents or caregivers died due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program has been carried out since 2021. In … [Read more...] about Meeting to present scholarships and sponsorship to students and orphans

The 15th edition was part of the emulation program of the military youths in general and of the VMMU youth in particular in celebration of the 133rd birthday anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2023), and towards 75 years since President Ho Chi Minh issued a call for patriotic emulation (June 11, 1948 - 2023). Addressing the event, Senior Colonel Doan Van Mau, Deputy Political Director of the VMMU, stressed that over the past time, the university’s Party Committee and Board of Directors have actively directed the establishment of a steering board on voluntary blood donation with Youth Union members and youths as the core of the blood donation program. The steering board has proactively disseminated information to the university’s cadres, Youth Union members and youths to raise their awareness of the noble significance of the voluntary blood donation activities, promote their sharing and stay ready to donate blood to save lives. The school’s official emphasized that … [Read more...] about “Red Sunday” program collects over 450 blood units

The program was jointly organized by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Association of Victims of AO/Dioxin, the Green Leaf Charity Fund of Dong Cao Pagoda (Thai Binh province), Thai Nam Property Management and Development Joint Stock Company, and the Associations of AO/Dioxin victims in Hai Duong and Thai Binh provinces. In Hai Duong, the organizing panel presented 100 gift packages, worth VND 700,000 each, to AO victims in the districts of Binh Giang, Thanh Mien, and Gia Loc while in Thai Binh province, the organizers gave 100 gifts to AO victims in Thai Thuy and Kien Xuong districts. At the event, local authorities and benefactors expressed their hope that in the coming time, there would be more enterprises and individuals accompanying the program to support AO victims and needy people to stabilize their lives. * On the same day, the Lam Dong provincial Military Command held a ceremony to start the construction of a gratitude house for the family of a national contributor in … [Read more...] about Various activities held for Agent Orange/Dioxin victims and national contributors

It is the VUFO’s most noble distinction honoring Park's significant contribution to the Vietnamese football and the friendly and cooperative relations between the people of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK). Speaking at the event, Nguyen Phuong Nga said the bilateral ties have become a successful model based on political trust, vibrant economic cooperation, and a close attachment in people-to-people exchanges. She attributed that to the important contribution of people’s organizations and individuals from both countries, including Park. As the head coach of the Vietnamese national football team from 2017 to 2022, Park trained and improved the talent of players, helping them gain confidence and bring glory to Vietnam at regional and international tournaments, including winning the 2018 AFF Cup championship, two gold medals in men's football at the 30th SEA Games in 2019 and the 31st SEA Games in 2021, becoming the second runner-up at the 2018 U23 Asian Cup, securing the fourth … [Read more...] about Coach Park Hang-seo awarded VUFO’s friendship insignia

But that was 10 years ago, before she met Hoang Son in 2018. He helped her realize that "being oversized is a unique advantage," she said. "I had probably been hurt too much, and Son came to compensate," the 30-year-old woman said of her now-boyfriend. Quynh and Son at a cafe in Ho Chi Minh City in 2022. Photo courtesy of Quynh Before meeting Son, Quynh believed that she had an "overweight" body. Her height was 1.6 meters, while her weight was 58 kilograms, about 10 kilograms more than the average weight of her peers. She was turned down for jobs many times because companies said she had an "underqualified appearance." But what hurt Quynh most was when her boyfriend of eight years told her to lose weight. "Everyone around me made me feel like I’m ugly. I tried to lose weight like my ex wanted me too, and I didn’t dare wear things he didn’t find eye-catching," she recalled. She also skipped meals and over-exercised. "Still, after all the effort I put in, … [Read more...] about Love changes oversize model’s life

Apple on May 17 announced the expansion of the Apple Store online into Vietnam. Customers throughout the country can now shop direct with Apple and receive a service delivered by dedicated team members ready to share their expertise in Vietnamese. Meanwhile, in mid-May, eDiGi, Vietnam’s foremost premium Apple retailer, announced the closure of its store after five years. The store entered the market when official Apple products were struggling to compete against smuggled counterparts. Backed by one of Vietnam’s top retail companies, IPP Group, eDiGi aimed to carve a niche for itself in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The accolades poured in as eDiGi secured the coveted Apple Premium Reseller and Apple Service Provider certifications, becoming the country’s pioneering haven for Apple aficionados seeking unrivalled services. However, eDiGi found itself grappling with a market where affordable prices outweighed immersive shopping experiences, and it struggled to … [Read more...] about Apple retailers set for price competition shake-up