Vietnam completes anti-dumping probe into corn syrup from China, ROK
NDO/VNA – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has completed an anti-dumping investigation into high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) imported from China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), according to the MoIT’s Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).
Vietnam persists with pandemic countermeasures, maintains macro-economy: PM
NDO/VNA - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 13 chaired a webinar discussing measures to boost post-pandemic economic recovery, flexibly adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, overcome economic disruption and strengthen locality-to-locality connectivity.
Solutions devised to accomplish agro-forestry-fishery export goal
NDO - Although heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the export turnover of agro-forestry-fishery products in the past nine months was estimated at US$35.5 billion, up 17.7% over the same period in 2020.
APO funds cold storage equipment for Phu Yen
NDO/VNA - The Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) and People’s Committee of the central province of Phu Yen signed an agreement on the funding of cold storage equipment package during an online ceremony on October 12.
Vietnam seeks to expand export markets for farm produce
NDO/VNA – Representatives of trade promotion agencies and business communities of India and three countries in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), namely Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, gathered at an online India-Mekong trade connection programme on October 11.
Ministry suggests designating Bamboo Airways to run regular flights to US
NDO/VNA – The Transport Ministry has suggested the Foreign Ministry send a diplomatic note to the US on the designation of Bamboo Airways as an operator of regular flights between Vietnam and the US.
Digital transformation offers new opportunities for retailers post-pandemic
NDO - As local governments ease COVID-19 restrictions and distribution channels reopen, retailers will have a great chance to increase their revenue in the final months of the year. Besides traditional sale channels, digital transformation will help them seize better opportunities.
State Treasury purchases US$150 million from commercial banks
NDO/VNA - The Vietnam State Treasury (VST) has successfully purchased US$150 million from 30 commercial banks, said Luu Hoang, head of the VST Department of Treasury Management.
Efforts made to protect interests of Vietnamese products in EU market
NDO/VNA – Vietnam has taken various measures in a bid to protect the interest of Vietnamese products and exporters in the EU markets, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Vietnamese, German start-ups meet at AsiaBerlin Summit 2021
NDO/VNA – An event connecting Vietnamese and German start-ups for sustainable development took place, both online and offline, within the framework of the AsiaBerlin Summit 2021 from October 4-10.
Vietnam Airlines resumes 14 domestic routes from October 10
NDO/VNA – National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will resume two-way flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang; between Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong, Vinh, Thanh Hoa, Quy Nhon, Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Dong Hoi, Nha Trang, Tuy Hoa and Phu Quoc; and between Thanh Hoa and Da Lat,
Efforts made to ensure State budget balance amidst prolonged pandemic
NDO – The COVID-19 pandemic situation nationwide has seen positive changes since September; as such, many localities have adjusted the epidemic prevention and control measures and are gradually easing social distancing rules suitable with the risk level of each area towards establishing a
Binh Thuan dragon fruit granted geographical indication protection in Japan
NDO – Binh Thuan dragon fruit was official granted the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF), on October 7, after more than 3 years of filing for geographical indication protection in Japan.
Expansion proposed for HCM City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway
NDO/VNA - The Ministry of Transport has received the proposal to approve a project on expanding Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway which will be partly funded with loans from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Vietnam, Barbados to explore potential cooperation areas
NDO/VNA – Vietnamese Ambassador to Barbados Le Viet Duyen presented his letter of credentials to Barbados Governor-General Sandra Mason during an online ceremony on October 5.
Construction of US$35 million hi-tech R&D centre starts in Da Nang
NDO - On October 5, Fujikin Incorporated from Japan held a ground-breaking ceremony for a research development and manufacture centre at Da Nang High-Tech Park with a total investment of US$35 million.