The first batch of longan grown in Xuan Thuy commune, Kim Boi district, the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh, was shipped to the European Union (EU) on August 11. Longan has been grown in Xuan Thuy commune (formerly Son Thuy) since 1989 and its area now reaches nearly 200 hectares. (Photo: baohoabinh.com.vn) Nguyen Hong Yen, head of the...

Samsung Electronics’ plan to manufacture semiconductor products in Vietnam has sparked the hope that the Southeast Asian nation will be a new stop for the semiconductor industry. Illustrative image (Source: VNA) During his recent trip to Vietnam, CEO Roh Tae-Moon unveiled that Samsung will make an additional investment of 3.3 billion USD in the country this year, enabling...

The Vietnamese Consulate General and Vietnam Trade Office in Hong Kong (China) are introducing a variety of Vietnamese specialties at the Hong Kong Food Expo from August 11-15. Vietnamese stall at Hong Kong Food Expo (Photo: VNA) As one of the most important events of Hong Kong's food and beverage sector, the expo was organised by the Hong Kong...

The 26th VietFood, Beverage and Professional Packing Machines (VietFood & Beverage – ProPack) International Exhibition opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 11. At the opening ceremony of the event (Photo: VNA) Lasting through August 13, the annual expo is featuring 400 booths run by around 350 businesses from 18 nations and territories. On display are the sector's...

A Government to Business (G2B) conference was opened on August 11, providing a platform where the Government can explore the private sector’s opinions and proposals. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presides over the Government to Business conference on August 11. (Photo: VNA) Presided over by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the hybrid event brought together cabinet members, representatives from...

Vietnam’s coal imports are forecast to rise to meet domestic production demand, according to a draft strategy for developing the coal industry in Vietnam recently introduced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Accordingly, Vietnam will import about 50-83 million tonnes of coal per year during the period from 2025 to 2035, with...

Nearly 10 tonnes of Vietnamese longan were exported to Melbourne, Australia, on August 10, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia. The Vietnam Trade Office organises an event to introduce Vietnamese longan to local consumers (Photo: congthuong.vn) Previously, dozens of tonnes of the tropical fruit were transported to the country. The office said it has coordinated with...

A delegation of major Danish companies will accompany Crown Prince Frederik in his upcoming visit to Vietnam to seek business and investment opportunities with Vietnamese agencies and partners, Deputy Director General of the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) Thomas Bustrup has said. Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Luong Thanh Nghi (L) at working session with Deputy Director General of the...

Enterprises in the fisheries sector are facing an export slowdown after strong shipments in the first months of 2022, which may subsequently affect their growth in the time ahead. A shrimp processing line of the Minh Phu Hau Giang Seafood JSC in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang. (Photo: VNA) After surges of 39 - 62% in the...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the first meeting of the state steering committee for national key transport projects in Hanoi on August 10, during which he requested ministries, sectors and localities to apply comprehensive measures to speed up the implementation of the projects to expand development space for regions. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the meeting (Photo:...