The suspension of trade in seafood and agriculture products at some northern border gates with China as a measure against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a demand-supply imbalance in the market, especially dragon fruit, watermelon and rice exports. The farmers now have to sell the overstocked watermelon to consumers at makeshift selling points for 6,000 VND (0.26 USD) per kilogram, compared to the 8,000 VND (0.35 USD) per kg normally offered by wholesalers, according to insiders. In the photo: Given the COVID-19 pandemic has driven watermelon’s price down, the Kuwaiti Embassy in Vietnam purchased two tonnes from Vietnamese farmers and distribute the fruits to people in Hanoi in an attempt to assist farmers through the pandemic. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Watermelons are distributed free of charge from 9 a.m. on February 11 in front of the building of Kuwaiti embassy at Number 10 on Le Hong Phong street in Hanoi. 20 staff members of the Kuwaiti embassy are mobilised to distribute watermelons to people in Hanoi. The act by the Kuwaiti Embassy in Vietnam is an attempt to assist Vietnamese farmers through the pandemic, which had caused suspension of trade in seafood and agriculture products at some northern border gates with China, one of Vietnam’s largest importers. Farmers now have to sell the overstocked watermelon to consumers at makeshift selling points at low prices. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
After receiving information on the spreading of the novel coronavirus pandemic adversely impacting on agricultural exports of Vietnam, the Kuwaiti embassy in Vietnam decided to buy two tonnes of watermelons from Bac Giang province to assist farmers, who are greatly affected by COVID-19. In order to handle such huge amount of watermelons, 20 staff members of the Kuwaiti embassy are mobilised from 9 a.m. on February 11 to distribution the fruits to people. They all wear face masks and wear medical gloves as a measure to protect themselves and others against the deadly virus which causes the acute respiratory disease pandemic worldwide. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Secretary to the Kuwaiti embassy in Hanoi, after receiving information with regards to the spreading of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus adversely impacting on agricultural exports, the Kuwaiti embassy decided to buy two tonnes of watermelons from Bac Giang province to assist farmers, who are greatly affected by COVID-19. They have to sell the overstocked watermelon to consumers at makeshift selling points at low prices due to suspension of trade in seafood and agriculture products at some northern border gates with China as a measure against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo: Vietnam+) 
All 20 staff of the Kuwaiti embassy wear face masks and medical gloves when distributing free watermelons to people as a safety measure to protect themselves and others against the deadly virus which causes the acute respiratory disease pandemic worldwide. According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Secretary to the Kuwaiti embassy in Hanoi, after receiving information with regards to the spreading of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus adversely impacting on agricultural exports, the Kuwaiti embassy decided to buy two tonnes of watermelons from Bac Giang province to assist farmers, who are greatly affected by COVID-19. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Hundreds of people queue to receive the free watermelons at the Embassy of Kuwait on February 12. The move came as Vietnam’s agricultural exports are facing difficulties due to coronavirus. The suspension of trade in seafood and agriculture products at some northern border gates with China as a measure against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a demand-supply imbalance in the market, especially dragon fruit, watermelon and rice exports. Each person was given up to two watermelons to ensure that the fruits could reach as many people as possible. All people coming to get watermelons are told to wear face masks in an attempt to prevent spread of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The embassy of Kuwait on February 11 purchased two tonnes of watermelons to help Vietnamese farmers. People coming for free watermelons also receive free face masks and water. The move came as Vietnam’s agricultural exports are facing difficulties due to coronavirus. The suspension of trade in seafood and agriculture products at some northern border gates with China as a measure against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a demand-supply imbalance in the market, especially dragon fruit, watermelon and rice exports. Each person was given up to two watermelons to ensure that the fruits could reach as many people as possible. All people coming to get watermelons are told to wear face masks in an attempt to prevent spread of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The embassy of Kuwait on February 11 purchased two tonnes of watermelons to help Vietnamese farmers. The act by the Kuwaiti Embassy in Vietnam is an attempt to assist Vietnamese farmers through the pandemic, which had caused suspension of trade in seafood and agriculture products at some northern border gates with China, one of Vietnam’s largest importers. Farmers now have to sell the overstocked watermelon to consumers at makeshift selling points at low prices. All people coming to get watermelons are told to wear face masks in an attempt to prevent spread of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Previously, the Embassy of Qatar in Hanoi had also purchased four tonnes of watermelons and distributed them free of charge to people in Hanoi. The move came as Vietnam’s agricultural exports have been facing difficulties due to coronavirus. The suspension of trade in seafood and agriculture products at some northern border gates with China as a measure against the acute respiratory disease caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in a demand-supply imbalance in the market, especially dragon fruit, watermelon and rice exports. Each person was given up to two watermelons to ensure that the fruits could reach as many people as possible. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Staff in the Embassy distribute watermelons to people. They all wear face masks and medical gloves when distributing free watermelons to people as a safety measure to protect themselves and others against the deadly virus which causes the acute respiratory disease pandemic worldwide. According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Secretary to the Kuwaiti embassy in Hanoi, after receiving information with regards to the spreading of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus adversely impacting on agricultural exports, the Kuwaiti embassy decided to buy two tonnes of watermelons from Bac Giang province to assist farmers, who are greatly affected by COVID-19. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The embassy of Kuwait pledge to continue conducting such charity works to assist Vietnamese farmers. After receiving information on the spreading of the novel coronavirus pandemic adversely impacting on agricultural exports of Vietnam, the Kuwaiti embassy in Vietnam decided to buy two tonnes of watermelons from Bac Giang province to assist farmers, who are greatly affected by COVID-19. In order to handle such huge amount of watermelons, 20 staff members of the Kuwaiti embassy are mobilised from 9 a.m. on February 11 to distribute the fruits to people in Hanoi. People coming for free watermelons also receive free face masks and water. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Two tonnes of watermelon are expected to be all delivered to people within February 12. Watermelons are distributed free of charge from 9 a.m. on February 11 in front of the building of Kuwaiti embassy at Number 10 on Le Hong Phong street in Hanoi. 20 staff members of the Kuwaiti embassy are mobilised to distribute watermelons to people in Hanoi. The act by the Kuwaiti Embassy in Vietnam is an attempt to assist Vietnamese farmers through the pandemic, which had caused suspension of trade in seafood and agriculture products at some northern border gates with China, one of Vietnam’s largest importers. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Kim Balsloev, a Danish tourist is delighted when receiving a free watermelon. He says buying watermelons from farmers in difficult situation and distribute them for free is a beautiful gesture by the Kuwaiti embassy. He is among hundreds of people queuing to receive free watermelons at the Embassy of Kuwait in Hanoi on February 12. The embassy of Kuwait on February 11 had purchased two tonnes of watermelons to assist Vietnamese farmers through difficult time of the pandemic. The move came as Vietnam’s agricultural exports are facing difficulties due to coronavirus. People coming for free watermelons also receive free face masks and water. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Kim Balsloev speaks highly of the Kuwaiti Embassy’s act of buying watermelons from farmers in this difficult situation and distribute them for free is a beautiful gesture by the embassy. He is among hundreds of people queuing to receive free watermelons at the Embassy of Kuwait in Hanoi on February 12. The embassy of Kuwait on February 11 had purchased two tonnes of watermelons to assist Vietnamese farmers through this difficult time of the pandemic. The move came as Vietnam’s agricultural exports have been facing difficulties due to coronavirus. People coming for free watermelons also receive free face masks and water. (Photo: Vietnam+) VNA
