HCM City: Hi-tech methods boost farm produce value Business

HCM City: Hi-tech methods boost farm produce value

The production value per hectare of land in Ho Chi Minh City reached 450 million VND (19,736 USD) last year, an increase of 10.9 percent compared to 2016, largely due to hi-tech methods, according to the city’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
A few seats left on south-north flights as Tet nears Society

A few seats left on south-north flights as Tet nears

There are only a few seats left on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to destinations in the north like Hanoi, Hai Phong, Vinh and Thanh Hoa from February 12 to 15, or the 27th to 30th day of the last lunar month to meet high travel demand before Tet, Vietnam’s traditional New Year.
Vietnam PhD holders produce little quality research Society

Vietnam PhD holders produce little quality research

Vietnam has had a remarkably high number of post-graduates in the recent years. However, scientific research projects, which are considered the soul of universities in their quest to produce new knowledge for the world, have remained modest in both quality and quantity.
Business boom after reforms: VCCI Chairman Business

Business boom after reforms: VCCI Chairman

The Government hopes to attract 135,000 new firms in 2018. Vu Tien Loc, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), said this was achievable, but would require quick reforms.
Inspectors concentrate on food additives Health

Inspectors concentrate on food additives

Producers and businesses are only allowed to use food additives permitted by the Ministry of Health to ensure products have no negative impacts on users’ health.
Market to bode well for coffee export Business

Market to bode well for coffee export

Vietnam’s coffee exports are expected to rise in 2018 thanks to projected annual increases of 7.1 percent for domestic yield and 1.3 percent for global consumption in 2017-18 crop.
Vietnam Rubber Group eyes higher profits Business

Vietnam Rubber Group eyes higher profits

The Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) targets an 8 percent rise in revenues and 33 percent rise in pre-tax profits this year, VRG Deputy General Director Nguyen Tien Duc has said.