Vietnamese dragon fruit (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Demand for Vietnamese dragon fruit in foreign markets is increasing, with many importers interested in high-quality fruit from Vietnam. The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency , the Department of Industry and Trade of southern Long An province, and the trade offices of the Vietnamese Embassies in New Zealand and Australia jointly organised an online consulting session on exporting dragon fruits to Australia and New Zealand recently. Speaking at the event opening, Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Nguyen Van Trung emphasised the importance of promoting agricultural cooperation, agricultural product trade and market opening for the strategic partnership between Vietnam and New Zealand. Vietnam wants New Zealand to share its experience and support Vietnam in building an international brand and value chain for the global commercialisation of dragon fruit, following the successful model of New Zealand's kiwi fruit, which is … [Read more...] about Efforts made to promote dragon fruit exports to Australia, New Zealand
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Taste of Australia 2022 aims to strengthen Việt Nam – Australia relationship
Shannon Leahy – Trade Commissioner, Austrade and Nguyễn Thị Thanh Thuỷ – General Director of BRG Retail. — Photo courtesy of Austrade HÀ NỘI — The Taste of Australia 2022 is being held to showcase the best of Australian food, building on Australia's international reputation as a high-quality, safe, and sustainable supplier of food and beverages. The event aims to celebrate a strengthening bilateral relationship, flourishing trade and equally vibrant culinary cultures. This year's programme kicked off with a launch in HCM City on April 20. It will run through the month of June with a range of official events run by the Australian Embassy in Hà Nội, the Australian Consulate-General in HCM City and the Australia Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). Taste of Australia 2022 has partnered with up to 40 of the best restaurants and prestigious chefs from diverse culinary cultures in both Hà Nội and HCM City to highlight the versatility and first-class quality of true Australian … [Read more...] about Taste of Australia 2022 aims to strengthen Việt Nam – Australia relationship
Indonesia, Australia strengthen cooperation to facilitate economic recovery
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto (Photo: Indonesia President Office) Jakarta (VNA) – At the Indonesia-Australia Economic, Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting, Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the two countries' governments agreed on strengthening cooperation to facilitate economic recovery as well as optimising the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA). investment cooperation while improving their role in changing global values to achieve a better future. At the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to an open multilateral trading system based on rules agreed in the World Trade Organization (WTO) and consented to support reforms that serve the interests of all WTO members. G20 countries. Cooperation should also be enhanced on issues important to the region's economic future, including climate change, emissions reduction, investment, … [Read more...] about Indonesia, Australia strengthen cooperation to facilitate economic recovery
Vietnam Airlines joins SkyTeam’s Sustainable Flight Challenge programme
Passengers on Vietnam Airlines ' flight were welcomed with a cloth bag and card conveying the message of environmental protection, all made from environment lly-friendly materials. (Photo courtesy of Vietnam Airlines) Hanoi (VNA) – The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has participated in "The Sustainable Flight Challenge" (TSFC) programme, launched by SkyTeam Airline Alliance, with the first flight from Hanoi to the Republic of Korea’s Seoul. The programme aims to encourage ideas for aviation sustainable development , further reduce aviation’s impact on the environment and spur breakthrough ideas that can be shared across the industry. It has drawn the participation of 16 airlines from many countries including the United States, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, China and the Republic of Korea. Participating carriers will be judged across 14 categories by an international panel of judges with members who are experts from related fields. The winners … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines joins SkyTeam’s Sustainable Flight Challenge programme
Deputy defence ministers of Vietnam, Japan meet in Phnom Penh
Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (R) and his Japanese counterpart Tsuchimichi Akihiro at the meeting in Phnom Penh on May 17 (Photo: People's Army Newspaper) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien met with his Japanese counterpart Tsuchimichi Akihiro in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on May 17 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting ( ADSOM ). The officials expressed their delight at their countries’ growing extensive strategic partnership in all aspects, including defence. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts, bilateral defence ties have still been maintained and promoted, particularly in delegation exchange, military medical, personnel training, UN peacekeeping, and mutual support at multilateral forums, they noted. The two deputy ministers agreed that Vietnam and Japan will continue enhancing concrete and substantive cooperation with a focus on increasing … [Read more...] about Deputy defence ministers of Vietnam, Japan meet in Phnom Penh
HCMC bolsters cooperation with Australian state
At the event in HCM City (Photo: VNA) He made the pledge while joining virtual talks with Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews and the signing ceremony of an agreement on friendship and cooperation between the city and Victoria. Speaking at the event, the HCMC official expressed his delight at the thriving Vietnam-Australia relations, viewing them as the cornerstone of sound cooperation between the Vietnamese southern economic hub and Australian localities, including Victoria state. He thanked Victoria’s authorities for supporting and working with HCMC to prepare for the signing ceremony, hoping that after the event, the two localities will join hands to carry out cooperation plans and programs contributing to Vietnam-Australia ties in the coming time. Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai holds the signed agreement. (Photo: SGGP) Mai affirmed that the southern city welcomes visits by authorities and businesses from the Australian state to explore … [Read more...] about HCMC bolsters cooperation with Australian state
☀️ Morning digest on May 17
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for visiting Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Hanoi on May 16. The Vietnamese Party leader congratulated Sakellaropoulou on becoming the first female president of Greece, and thanked the Greek people for their valuable support for Vietnam’s struggle for independence in the past as well as the current national construction, especially in COVID-19 prevention and control. Read full story - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Greek counterpart Katerina Sakellaropoulou shared delight at the growth of Vietnam-Greece ties and agreed on measures to promote the relations during their talks in Hanoi on May 16. President Sakellaropoulou lauded the important achievements that Vietnam has made during its struggle for independence and present process of socio-economic development. She affirmed that Greece highly valued … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on May 17
No Covid test is good news, but is it good enough?
"Finally, the biggest news that we all needed." Tom GD "Congrats PM. Well decided. Now next step please; Visa exemption with 30 days for whole EU + Switzerland, U.S. and Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The economy will thank you big for this decision." erkan tuncaakar "Great news. Now just have to go back to pre Covid visa policy and open the country fully. Only 80 countries currently can come and only for 30 days. Spoke to a retired couple yesterday. They have to fly out today. Not going to bother doing a visa run and coming back. Going to spend their next 6-month holiday and money somewhere else. Sad, as they wanted to see more of the country but cant be bothered with the visa situation the way it is now." Steve Brown "If you are over 65 this is not what you need. What you need is for Vietnam to stop letting the health insurance companies decide who can enter Vietnam. There are only a small handful of countries who require health insurance to enter and Vietnam is one … [Read more...] about No Covid test is good news, but is it good enough?
Mekong Delta hoped to see development breakthroughs
Fishing on a flooded field in Vi Thuy district of the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Politburo recently issued Resolution No. 13/NQ-TW on orientations for socio-economic development and defence - security safeguarding in the Mekong Delta until 2030, with a vision to 2045, aiming to make development breakthroughs across the region. The Mekong Delta comprises Can Tho city and the provinces of An Giang, Dong Thap, Long An, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Soc Trang, Hau Giang, Bac Liêu, Ca Mau and Kien Giang. It is one of the largest and most fertile deltas in Southeast Asia and the world. At a conference on the implementation of Resolution No. 13/NQ-TW on April 22, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong emphasised several advantages of this region, including its strategic location. The Delta is next to the southeastern region, including Ho Chi Minh City - the southern economic hub of Vietnam, and adjacent to Cambodia … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta hoped to see development breakthroughs
Office manager turns Games athlete
Trịnh Vũ Anh Huy. Photo thanhnien.vn Office workers becoming professional athletes is not uncommon throughout the world, but such cases are rare in Việt Nam. That’s why Trịnh Vũ Anh Huy, currently a senior manager of a “Big Four” company in Việt Nam, has drawn so much media attention by competing in the triathlon. Interested in sports from a young age, Huy used to be a gifted swimmer in HCM City. From 1998 to 2006, he won many awards at national youth swimming tournaments and was also sent abroad for training and represented Việt Nam at Southeast Asian tournaments. However, he decided to give up pursuing professional sports to focus on studying. He went to Australia to study finance at La Trobe, a top university globally. However, he still retained his passion for sports by regularly training and taking up a part-time job as a swimming and jogging instructor. After graduating, he returned to Việt Nam to work as an office worker in HCMC and is currently Senior Manager of … [Read more...] about Office manager turns Games athlete