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The Aranyaprathet-Poipet border gate of Thailand and Cambodia (Photo: Asia News) Bangkok (VNA) – Thai businesses have set their sights on expanding trade and investment in Cambodia, especially in processed food, agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, plastic, and gems and jewellery. Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), said Cambodia is seeing average economic growth of 7 – 8% per year as a result of the country opening up to foreign direct investment. Cambodia has been trying to develop its tourism and agricultural sectors, but the country still lacks sufficient knowledge and modern technology, especially in terms of storage and processing in order to increase values. This offers a very good opportunity for Thai businesses to forge joint investment s with Cambodian counterparts in many sectors as above, according to Sanan, who is also chairman of the Board of Trade of Thailand . He led the first post-pandemic visit to Cambodia by more … [Read more...] about Thai businesses eye expanding trade, investment in Cambodia

Workers wrap up and label durians. Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit in many countries, but that's only the story's beginning. (Photo: baomoi.com) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit for overseas consumers but still have a long way to go the maintain their position on the international scene, according to insiders. Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association, revealed that China , the largest importer of fresh Vietnamese durians, has allowed the fruits to be imported via official channels from July 12. However, these opportunities come with obstacles as the Chinese General Administration of Customs (CGAC) requires that Vietnamese exporting firms and growing areas register with the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and the registrations must be sent to CGAC for approval before the fruit can enter the … [Read more...] about Long way to go for Vietnamese durians

When the Vietnam National Coordinating Center for Human Organ Transplantation was established in 2014, it received just 200 registrations, most including center officials and staff while the rest comprised medical workers. The number rose to more than 20,000 in 2017 and over 46,000 in 2021. Currently, it stands at almost 50,000. In the past, Vietnamese were not willing to share parts of their bodies as many believed one should die wholly to prepare for the afterlife, said Center Director Dong Van He at its meeting in Hanoi on Monday. However, in recent years, many "touching" stories about donations following brainstem death have inspired people to change their views about dying, he said. Donors on the list come from all walks of life and are of various ages. Many are members of one family. He said 95% of organ transplants in Vietnam have a living person as donors and just 5% get organs from a deceased person, which goes completely against the global trend. Vietnam now has … [Read more...] about More Vietnamese willing to donate organs after death

Artists Ly Khac Nhu, Ly Chanh Van and Viet Thi Kim Quyen (left to right) at the 15th Art Exhibition of International Visual Artists Association of Thailand in Bangkok. (Photo courtesy of the artists) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Three Vietnamese artists are showcasing their paintings at the 15th Art Exhibition of International Visual Artists Association of Thailand in Bangkok. The exhibition is organised by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture , in collaboration with the International Visual Artists Association of Thailand , to promote understanding of contemporary art and culture among people. The event will feature around 200 paintings in various mediums and in many styles by 185 artists from different countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Canada and China. Vietnamese artists Viet Thi Kim Quyen, Ly Khac Nhu and Ly Chanh Van exhibit a painting each. Quyen showcases the beauty of blue jacaranda flowers in the resort city … [Read more...] about Vietnamese artists showcase works in Thailand

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has launched a trade remedy duty evasion investigation into a number of steel pipe products imported from Viet Nam. — Photo diendandoanhnghiep.vn The Mexican Secretariat of Economy has announced an anti-dumping investigation into cold-rolled steel imported from Viet Nam, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). The investigated products are classified under HS codes 7209.16.01, 7209.17.01, 7209.18.01, 7209.26.01, 7209.27.01, 7209.28.01, 7209.90.99, 7211.23.03, 7211.29.99, 7211.90.99, 7225.50.07, and 7226.92.06. Statistics from the International Trade Centre (ITC) showed that Viet Nam earned US$220 million from exporting iron and steel, mostly those coded HS 7209 and 7210, to Mexico in 2020, an increase of 70 per cent compared to 2019. The export earnings of cold rolled steel which are under investigation reached $50 million. After officially initiating the case, the Mexican investigation agency sent questionnaires to relevant … [Read more...] about Vietnamese steel faces more trade remedy lawsuits

Vietnam’s digital transformation is designed to be based on three main pillars namely institution, infrastructure, and manpower. Digital transformation plays a major role in building an independent and integrated economy, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made the statement today. The country should not remain outside this process and building successful digital-based economy and society needs to begin with e-government, Chinh, who is also Chairman of the National Committee for Digital Transformation, said at the committee’s 3rd meeting on August 9. The event drew the participation of more than 130,000 officials nationwide, including Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and many cabinet members, to discuss the application of population data and electronic identification and authentication for national digital transformation in the 2022-2025 period with a vision to 2030. Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the national meeting on digital … [Read more...] about Digital transformation matters a lot to economic integration: Vietnamese PM

The agency has strived to deploy trade promotion and investment solutions based on the application of information technology, aiming to help Vietnamese companies maintain contact with potential foreign partners and investors to explore collaboration opportunities. Côte d'Ivoire is Vietnam's second-largest trading partner and fourth-largest export market in Africa, according to Nguyen Phuc Nam, deputy head of the Asia-Africa Market Department under MoIT. The value of two-way trade has amounted to more than 1 billion USD per year between 2017 and 2021. Bilateral trade recorded a strong recovery last year, reaching nearly 1.26 billion USD, up 38.7% from 2020. In particular, Vietnam is currently one of the five largest rice exporters to Ivory Coast, accounting for an average of 30-40% of the African country's total rice import value. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about MoIT ready to help Vietnamese companies access Côte d’Ivoire market

Politburo member and permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s Central Committee Vo Van Thuong (right) receives Hun Manet, member of the Standing Committee of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Central Committee and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, in Hanoi on August 9. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Politburo member and permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s Central Committee Vo Van Thuong received Hun Manet, member of the Standing Committee of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Central Committee and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, in Hanoi on August 9. CPV and CPP share common roots from the Indochinese Communist Party, and  expressed his pleasure at the thriving relations between the two countries, with defence cooperation as a pillar. He expected the two Parties to remain united and keep supporting each other for future progress. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia maintain solidarity, mutual support: Party official

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) and Lt. Gen. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 9 for Lt. Gen. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army. The President expressed his hope that Hun Manet’s visit will significantly contribute to the success of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Year 2022 marking the 55th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (June 24, 1967). Phuc congratulated Cambodian people on great, comprehensive achievements they have recorded over the past time, and noted his belief that Cambodia will gain more attainments in both home and external affairs in the time ahead, and successfully fulfill its ASEAN Chairmanship 2022 and organise its general elections in 2023. Highlighting the traditional … [Read more...] about President receives Cambodian high-ranking military officer

Addressing the closing ceremony, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Ngoc Khanh said nearly 20,000 people from Ba Ria - Vung Tau are living in over 50 countries and territories worldwide, mainly the United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and ASEAN nations. He hoped the campers had great experiences with Vietnam and Ba Ria - Vung Tau and that they would become ambassadors promoting Vietnamese nature, culture and people to international friends. Khanh also wanted them to act as a bridge to strengthen the friendship and relations between Vietnam and their host countries and territories. The young expats traveled across nine cities and provinces, namely Hanoi, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City and Ba Ria - Vung Tau during the Vietnam Summer Camp 2022 which started on July 19. They visited many natural attractions and historic relics; and participated in charitable activities. They also … [Read more...] about Vietnam Summer Camp 2022 wraps up in Ba Ria – Vung Tau