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The United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom launched an informal group aimed at boosting economic and diplomatic ties with Pacific island nations, the White House said on Friday. The Biden administration has vowed to commit more resources to the Indo-Pacific as China seeks to boost economic, military and police links with Pacific island nations hungry for foreign investment. The group, dubbed Partners in the Blue Pacific (PBP), will seek to support Pacific regionalism and strengthen economic ties between the Pacific islands and the rest of the world. "We are united in our shared determination to support a region that benefits the peoples of the Pacific. We are also united in how we realize this vision -- according to principles of Pacific regionalism, sovereignty, transparency, accountability, and most of all, led and guided by the Pacific Islands," the White House said. White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Thursday he expects … [Read more...] about U.S., Japan, Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom form Pacific group

Having one of the region’s fastest-growing middle classes and a young population willing to spend, Viet Nam represents an important market for foreign goods. — Photo courtesy of Austrade As both Australia and Viet Nam continue to take solid action to make their trade partnerships expand year after year, a brighter future awaits the import and export sector, according to the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). Austrade said Viet Nam’s upbeat growth projections have made it an attractive import-export destination. Thanks to several free trade agreements, it has sealed in recent years, Viet Nam’s trade partnerships have grown from strength to strength. It added that having one of the region’s fastest-growing middle classes and a young population that’s willing to spend, Viet Nam represents an important market for foreign goods. As one of Viet Nam’s main trading partners, Australia supplies the Southeast Asian country with an expansive range of premium products, … [Read more...] about Viet Nam-Australia expect brighter future for import-export sector

" Rediscover Vietnam ” is co-held by Thien Minh Group and national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines for travel promotion in Australia. (Photo: VNA) Sydney (VNA) – The Government of Vietnam has reopened its borders to welcome travellers from Australia, New Zealand and other countries to Vietnam, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Tat Thanh told a trade and travel promotion conference in Australia on June 28. travel promotion events held in multiple countries, including the UK, Germany, France, the US, Japan and the Republic of Korea. The Vietnamese diplomat pledged to provide all possible conditions for Australian travellers and travel agencies to gain access to the Vietnamese market and explore the Southeast Asian country. The airline is operating seven direct flights connecting Vietnam and Australia weekly. The number of flights will be increased to 11 in July and 16 in October, he added. VNA … [Read more...] about Travel promotion “Rediscover Vietnam” held in Australia

Having one of the region’s fastest-growing middle classes and a young population willing to spend, Việt Nam represents an important market for foreign goods. — Photo courtesy of Austrade HÀ NỘI — As both Australia and Việt Nam continue to take solid action to make their trade partnerships expand year after year, a brighter future awaits the import and export sector, according to the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). Austrade said Việt Nam’s upbeat growth projections have made it an attractive import-export destination. Thanks to several free trade agreements, it has sealed in recent years, Việt Nam’s trade partnerships have grown from strength to strength. It added that having one of the region’s fastest-growing middle classes and a young population that’s willing to spend, Việt Nam represents an important market for foreign goods. As one of Việt Nam’s main trading partners, Australia supplies the Southeast Asian country with an expansive range of … [Read more...] about Việt Nam-Australia expect brighter future for import-export sector

Pre-processing bananas at La Phìn farm (Gia Lai) for export to China. — Photo sggp.org.vn CENTRAL HIGHLANDS — Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) agricultural exports have grown as the region meets international export standards and invests in high-tech packaging facilities. For the past two years, many agricultural exporters in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) region, which consist of the provinces of Kom Tun, Gai Lai, Đắk Lắk, Đắk Nông and Lâm Đồng, have worked with local authorities to establish codes that meet international standards and advanced packaging facilities. Trần Xuân Khải, director of the Gia Lai Province's Sub-department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, said that these methods had brought multiple benefits for businesses. Fifty five farming codes and 21 packaging facilities for fruits such as mango, dragon fruit and banana have helped them qualify for exporting to China, Australia, New Zealand and the US. In some facilities, drip irrigation … [Read more...] about Higher standards help boost Central Highlands agricultural exports

Inadequacies in salary are causing a shift of workers among foreign-invested enterprises. Taiwanese-backed Foxconn, the world’s largest iPhone contract manufacturer, is complaining about a battle to attract more affordable labour with its Chinese rivals in Vietnam. Young Liu, CEO and chairman of Foxconn, this month accused the company’s Chinese competitors of setting up campuses near its base in Vietnam to get closer to its workers. Foxconn’s campus, located in the northern province of Bac Ninh, currently employs around 60,000 workers, and the company has plans to increase that number over the next two years. Once the battle for workers becomes more serious, the company may face the risk of employee shortages. While the Foxconn CEO would not disclose the names of the competitors involved, the current crop of 31 companies – employing around 160,000 workers – that produce Apple products in Vietnam include major names such as Luxshare ICT, Pegatron Vietnam, and BYD Electronics … [Read more...] about Foreign groups battle to retain their workers

Vietnam is only behind India (86 percent), according to the Travel Confidence survey by American online travel agency Booking.com that polled 11,000 travelers in 11 countries and territories across the region between April and May. China, one of the few places in the world sticking to a zero-Covid policy, came third, followed by Australia and New Zealand. The survey found 62 percent of Vietnamese tourists plan to make one to two trips this year and 45 percent wish to visit famous tourist destinations near Vietnam with a three-to-eight-hour flight time. A total 82 percent of surveyed Vietnamese respondents said they felt happy as Vietnam reopened its border to international tourism and lifted most Covid travel restrictions. The biggest concern of Vietnamese travelers for now is high travel costs (53 percent), quarantine rules (36 percent), the possibility of contracting Covid (32 percent) while traveling and suddenly changing Covid entry regulations (31 percent). Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnamese second most confident in Asia-Pacific about post-pandemic travel: survey

Vietnamese people are willing to travel and they are also very confident to welcome foreign tourists to their country. With 85% of local travelers stating they intend to travel in the next 12 months, Vietnam emerged as the second most confident country in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the newly released Travel Confidence Index. Vietnamese people excited to travel and confident to welcome international travelers Young Vietnamese and international travelers alike love to travel to Sapa Town in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam. Photo: Dan Chi The index indicates that among Asia-Pacific travelers, Vietnamese were among the most willing travelers to put up with and overlook key travel deterrents in order to hit the road - which included enduring disruptions and travel costs; as well as confidence with their home country in receiving inbound travelers. This signifies great potentials for domestic tourism to leverage in its next era of growth. The majority … [Read more...] about Vietnamese list among most willing travelers

Sơn La's mangoes and longans are being sold in Big C Thăng Long supermarket, Hà Nội. — VNS Photo Mai Hương HÀ NỘI — Mangoes and safe agricultural products from Sơn La Province are being introduced at Big C Thăng Long supermarket in Hà Nội. The week-long event, organised by Sơn La Provincial People’s Committee in collaboration with Central Retail Vietnam, is an effort to promote high-quality provincial products to the capital city’s consumers. The event has attracted 15 businesses and cooperatives, introducing both fresh fruits and vegetables such as mango, longan, avocado, guava, banana, Mộc Châu pumpkin, cabbage and zucchini to processed foods. These products all meet food safety standards such as VietGAP, GolbalGAP and organic certification. With more than 400,000 hectares of fertile agricultural land and favourable climate condition, Sơn La is the largest fruit granary in the North with an annual output of over 450,000 tonnes. Sơn La mango ranks second nationwide in terms … [Read more...] about Sơn La mango and safe farm produce week launched in Hà Nội

Son La's mangoes and longans are being sold in Big C Thang Long supermarket, Ha Noi. — VNS Photo Mai Huong Mangoes and safe agricultural products from Son La Province are being introduced at Big C Thang Long supermarket in Ha Noi. The week-long event, organised by Son La Provincial People’s Committee in collaboration with Central Retail Vietnam, is an effort to promote high-quality provincial products to the capital city’s consumers. The event has attracted 15 businesses and cooperatives, introducing both fresh fruits and vegetables such as mango, longan, avocado, guava, banana, Moc Chau pumpkin, cabbage and zucchini to processed foods. These products all meet food safety standards such as VietGAP, GolbalGAP and organic certification. With more than 400,000 hectares of fertile agricultural land and favourable climate condition, Son La is the largest fruit granary in the North with an annual output of over 450,000 tonnes. Son La mango ranks second nationwide in terms of … [Read more...] about Son La mango and safe farm produce week launched in Ha Noi