Mangosteen producers

Harvesting mangosteen in Binh Duong province (Photo: VNA) Binh Duong (VNS/VNA) - Mangosteen farmers in the southeastern province of Binh Duong have had a bumper crop of mangosteen this season because of long periods of hot weather, low rainfall, and support from local authorities. The province, one of the country’s largest mangosteen producers, has more than 1,000ha of mangosteen. In Thuan An township, the province’s largest mangosteen area, crops in An Thanh, Hung Dinh and Binh Nham wards and An Son commune have increased by 15 – 20 percent against last year, according to orchard owners. The harvest season for the fruit normally begins in lunar May and lasts for about three months. In Thuan An township, mangosteen has been cultivated since the 19th century and is famous for its delicious taste. Le Thi Kim Huong, who has a nearly 100-year old mangosteen orchard in Binh Nham ward, said the yield is expected to increase by 20 percent against last year. Local … [Read more...] about Farmers in Binh Duong see bumper mangosteen harvest

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh has held a working session with head of China’s General Administration of Customs Ni Yuefeng to seek ways to boost bilateral trade ties in a more balanced and sustainable manner. The two sides agreed that thanks to the attention and direction of senior leaders of both countries, economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and China has grown rapidly and seen fruitful outcomes over the years. They noted that Vietnam’s trade deficit with China has been decreasing, but has yet to be sustainable, thus requiring more effective measures to narrow it down. They affirmed the significant role of cooperation in farm produce trading, and agreed to continue to further facilitate the trade of the products in the coming time. Alongside, the two sides agreed to closely work together in implementing the protocol on opening the Chinese market for Vietnamese dairy products and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China to enhance trade on farm produce

Dragon fruit is among products allowed to enter Chinese market. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Understanding China’s technical regulations as well as sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements will help Vietnamese firms boost agricultural product exports to the neighbouring country via official channels to gain higher turnover, experts have recommended. At a seminar held in Hanoi on December 24, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Doan Thi Thu Thuy said that Vietnam-China trade ties have enjoyed robust development in recent years, and China has been among largest trade partners of Vietnam thanks to their similarities in culture and customs. As shipments to China have increased in recent years, Vietnam has narrowed down its trade gap with the neighbouring country, with trade deficit falling from 28 billion USD in 2016 to 22.7 billion USD in 2017, said Nguyen Huu Quan, a representative of the MoIT’s Department … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes farm produce exports to China via official channels

Vietnamese litchi exported to China (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Experts gathered at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on December 21 to seek measures to help Vietnam’s agricultural products to penetrate deeper into the Chinese market. Tran Thanh Nam, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said China is now the main importer of Vietnam’s farm products. Through cooperation agreements between the two Governments, Vietnam and China will continue to boost the export of Vietnam’s staples to China such as fruits, seafood, rice, wheat and rubber. Regarding fruits, China is considering prioritising the import of Vietnam’s durian, pomelo, sweet potato, coconut, custard-apple and mangosteen. For seafood, China has also allowed 13 Vietnamese businesses to ship tuna, oyster and tilapia to the country. As China imposes higher requirements on product quality, origin and packaging, Vietnamese firms need to pay attention to improving product quality and … [Read more...] about Measures for VN farm produce’s greater presence in Chinese market