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Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long at the event Speaking at the event, Long affirmed Vietnam will work closely with other ASEAN member nations in the field, saying that Vietnam is carrying out judicial and legal reform in order to promote international and regional integration. … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 10th ASEAN Law Ministers Meeting in Laos

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand is seeking measures to reclaim the number one global rice exporter spot from India after losing this position for three years. The country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has met with Rice Department, the Department of Foreign Trade, the Rice Exporters Association of Thailand (TREA) and rice sellers on this issue. Speaking after the meeting, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Praphat Phothasoothon said the agencies and companies have agreed to solve some cumulative issues in rice exports, as Thailand currently does not produce new rice varieties which are currently in demand in the global market. The country’s rice exports have seen stronger competition from Vietnam and Cambodia, with Myanmar expected to be even more competitive in the future. This situation has lowered the usual 10 million annual tonnes of rice exports from Thailand to only 7.5 million last year. At this meeting, related departments have been … [Read more...] about Thailand moves to reclaim world biggest rice exporter spot

Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand risks losing its place as the world’s second biggest rice exporter this year thanks to weaker competitiveness and a lack of new rice varieties to cater to changing market demand. President of the Thai Rice Exporters Association Charoen Laothamatas said amid stiff competition, relatively higher production costs than rivals such as Vietnam, volatile foreign exchange and widespread drought, Thailand risks falling to third this year, with Vietnam taking second place. This year, the association set a rice export goal of 7.5 million tonnes, the same target by the Commerce Ministry, worth 4.2 billion USD, he said.  The target is the lowest in seven years since 2013 when Thailand exported 6.6 million tonnes of rice. Thailand shipped 7.58 million tonnes last year, fetching more than 4.2 billion USD, down 32 percent in volume and 25 percent in value annually./. … [Read more...] about Thailand’s rice export faces challenges in 2020

Vietnam, which will play in the semifinals of the 2018 AFF Championship this weekend against the Philippines after a four-game unbeaten streak, have finally returned to the world’s top 100 strongest teams in the FIFA World Rankings after a seven-year hiatus. … [Read more...] about Vietnam return to top 100 in FIFA World Rankings

Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Thailand's Ministry of Commerce has cooperated with the Thailand Research Fund (TRF) to host "Agri-Tech Innovation Forum 2018" in support of agricultural research and innovation. The event presented over 100 findings in the field of agriculture, such as innovations in low-sugar rice and vegetable-based rice seasoning. It also featured networking activities, business consultations and seminars on global agricultural trends and on how to commercialise research. Deputy Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade, Keerati Rushchano, announced that the Ministry of Commerce and TRF signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint committee. The committee will develop a central database for agricultural research. The database will also serve as a platform to connect businesses, investors and academics to enable analysis of market trends and demands. - NNT/VNA … [Read more...] about Thailand: Agri-Tech Innovation Forum 2018 held