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Co-organized by the MARD and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the event focused on the role of raw bamboo in the development of the value chain of Vietnamese bamboo products. Participants discussed the plant's role, position and value in Vietnam’s traditional culture, climate change response, and market mechanism. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam said bamboo trees bring about export value of about 300-400 million USD a year. To develop the bamboo industry, he recommended businesses, together with local authorities, and producers, to build large areas of raw materials to meet production, processing and export requirements. According to the MARD, Vietnam houses nearly 1.6 million ha of bamboos, producing 2.5-3 million tons of bamboo annually. The E.U., the Republic of Korea, and Japan are the destinations for most of Vietnamese bamboo exports. Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen, coordinator of the E.U.-funded "Inclusive and Sustainable … [Read more...] about Vietnam bamboo association to be established

An overview of the programme (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – A programme linking the strength of Vietnam’s tourism opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 8, seeking ways to gain international tourism growth and comprehensive recovery of Vietnam’s tourism. The two-day event is jointly held by the Vietnam Tourism Association, the Tourism Association of Ho Chi Minh City, and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Nguyen Thi Khanh, President of Ho Chi Minh City ’s Tourism Association, said that at present, domestic tourism is gradually recovering with positive results, but international tourism, both inbound and outbound, has not recovered as expected. Therefore, in addition to trading activities between units in the tourism industry, the programme also has activities to introduce new products and services of localities and businesses around the country. Organisers said that they will organise tours to destinations in Ho Chi Minh City and other southern localities … [Read more...] about Programme links strength of Vietnam’s tourism

Vietnam’s rice remains favorite in the international market despite fierce competition. Vietnam exported nearly 4.2 million tons of rice during the first seven months of 2022, representing an increase of over 20% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD). Rice production for exports at Loc Troi Company . Photo: Nguyen Binh “Despite fierce competition, Vietnamese rice products continue to be among the favorites in the international market,” stated the ministry in a report. During the January-July period, Vietnam exported 4.19 million tons of rice for over US$2 billion, an increase of 20.5% year-on-year in volume and 9% in value. Among Vietnam’s major markets, the US recorded the highest growth with an increase of 65.3% in rice imports during the first half, followed by the Philippines with 48.6%. The Philippines remained Vietnam’s largest rice buyer and made up 44.5% of total exports. Rice demands from African … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s rice exports hit a record high

Through her frequent interaction with the public, especially youth, women, and the media, Madam Ninh is known as one of the public figures with an influential voice in Vietnam. Madam Ton Nu Thi Ninh, a veteran Vietnamese diplomat, has been appointed as patron in Vietnam of the Australia-Vietnam Leadership Dialogue (AVLD). Madam Ton Nu Thi Ninh, a veteran Vietnamese diplomat, former Vietnamese Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Photos: AVLD Madam Ninh is joining AVLD alongside Patron in Australia, General Sir Peter Cosgrove. She will commence with AVLD for a 2-year period to help enhance relations, cooperation, and understanding between Vietnam and Australia through AVLD – an independent non-profit initiative that is aimed to nurture relationships, promote engagement and incubate collaboration between Australian and Vietnamese leaders from a broad spectrum of society. AVLD, through people-to-people links, believes the bilateral … [Read more...] about Vietnamese diplomat cements Australia and Vietnam relations

Members of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in Hanoi are those who hold high positions in different sectors, including venerable, officials, scholars, lecturers, businesspersons, and artist. Members of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in Hanoi are making efforts to contribute to enhancing the relations between the two nations. Participants at the 5th Congress of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in Hanoi held on August 4. Photo: Lien Ha Specific activities will include expanding relations with friendship associations, organizations, and individuals in New Delhi while promoting economic ties and seeking cooperation opportunities among Vietnam and India enterprises, the plan was shared at the 5th Congress of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in Hanoi held on August 4. The event is aimed to set missions for the association in the 2022-2027 period. Speaking at the event, Phan Lan Tu, Chairwoman of the association for the 2022-2027 … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes Vietnam-India relations

The Korea and Vietnam Economic and Cultural Association (KOVECA) and the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese, along with ministries and localities, last week jointly held two Vietnam-Korea cooperation forums in both the northern and southern regions with the participation of 30 associations and 50 enterprises from South Korea. PM Pham Minh Chinh greets representatives of the RoK's associations and businesses at the dialogue in Hanoi on July 30. (Photo: VNA) The associations and enterprises are looking for investment opportunities in terms of urban and transport infrastructure, hospitals, renewable energy, high-tech, and career training. Previously, in the framework of a conference connecting the northern province of Thai Binh and South Korea in early July by Thai Binh People’s Committee, coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Korean Embassy to Vietnam, an investment registration certificate was granted to South Korea’s SMT Company for the … [Read more...] about South Korean investors lavish attention on Vietnam

Phnom Penh (VNA) – A delegation from the Party Central Committee’s Mass Mobilisation Commission led by its Deputy Chairman Pham Tat Thang visited the Khmer-Vietnam Association in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and presented gifts to Vietnamese-origin Cambodian community in the country. President of the Khmer-Vietnam Association Sim Chy briefed the delegation on the operations of the association recently, and underlined that the majority of Cambodian people of Vietnamese origin are facing difficulties in getting legal documents and settling down, especially those living on Tonle Sap and along the Mekong River. He suggested that the commission and relevant agencies of Vietnam continue to work with Cambodian authorities to help ensure the legitimate rights and interest of the community. For his part, Thang hailed the role of the Khmer-Vietnam Association in connecting the Vietnamese community in the country and their fellows at home, and reinforcing the Vietnam-Cambodia relations . … [Read more...] about Party commission delegation visit Khmer-Vietnam Association in Phnom Penh

What are the concerns surrounding the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) implementation among Vietnamese garment exporters to the US? Association chairman Vu Duc Giang Some of the concerns are real. Since the UFLPA became effective in June, Vietnam has witnessed certain impacts on its garment exports to the US. Vietnam has maintained its position as the world’s third-largest cotton importer with a volume of 1.5 million tonnes per year. This includes 800,000 tonnes of cotton imported from the US, accounting for 60 per cent of the total imports. In January 2021, US Customs and Border Protection announced a ban on raw fibres, apparel, and textiles made from Xinjiang-grown cotton, which also covers cotton products made in third countries. Customs will detain imported merchandise unless the importer can prove by clear and convincing evidence that the goods were not from Xinjiang. What is the status of the recommendations from the US on Chinese cotton? Vietnam … [Read more...] about Facilitating recovery of Vietnam’s yarn sector in midst of US policy enforcement

P/S of Unilever Vietnam and the Viet Nam Odonto-Stomatology Association have announced a collaboration agreement to prolong the Protecting Vietnamese Smiles programme to 2027. The programme is a component of a strategic partnership between the two parties to enhance oral health and reduce oral diseases by 10 per cent in Viet Nam between 2022 and 2027. Under the collaboration, the two sides will strengthen education on appropriate oral hygiene habits including organising communication initiatives to inspire 20 million people to properly brush their teeth day and night to prevent oral health issues. In addition, they will co-ordinate to implement the School Dentistry programme to directly approach and spread the formation of healthy daily brushing habits to 2.6 million primary and preschool children The oral health checks among the community will also be organised with free dental examinations and consultations for 100,000 children and the elderly. The two sides will develop … [Read more...] about P/S extends collaboration with Vietnam Odonto-Stomatology Association

Vietnam strives to restore tourism back to the state of 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic broke out. Vietnam’s latest tourism planning places emphasis on the sustainable development of the industry to make it the spearhead in the country’s economy in the years to come. Overview of the conference held on August 9. Photo: MCST The issue was discussed at a conference held on August 9 which gathered domestic and foreign officials and experts to provide ideas for Tourism Planning for the period 2021-2030 and a vision for 2045. The planning has many important points, including quality, efficiency, and competitiveness of an industry that generated US$32 billion in 2019 (before the Covid-19 pandemic). It aims to restructure the tourism industry with spatial orientations and development solutions coupled with the planning of tourist sub-regions, maritime tourism, among others. Vietnam’s tourism industry needs to be oriented by a long-term vision, based on … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks ways to boost competitiveness of tourism