Many agricultural products such as rice, coffee, cashew and durian have set their own records in export revenue, contributing to brightening the picture of Vietnam’s exports for this year.
A conference was held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 29 to discuss ways for securing sustainable dragon fruit development in Vietnam amid uncertainties in global markets.
Hanoi’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and People’s Committee of Ha Dong district on September 28 launched a week-long programme to promote One Commune – One Commune (OCOP) products, trade villages and safe agricultural products.
A seminar themed “Technology application and innovation for export competitiveness enhancement in the agricultural sector of Vietnam” was held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in Hanoi on September 27.
The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has proposed a ban on the import of certain vegetables and other agricultural products, in a bid to boost the cultivation of these crops in the country while also tackling the problem of inflation, Vientiane Times has reported.
The education and cuisine of Australia were introduced to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on September 18 with a view to further promoting bilateral connections.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China on September 16 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on agricultural cooperation in China’s Nanning city.
With steady export growth, Vietnamese farm produce is increasingly meeting market demand in terms of packaging, quality and food safety, which enhances its competitiveness and allows Vietnamese products to gain further access into the global supply chain.
The 23rd Vietnam International Agriculture Trade Fair (AgroViet 2023), themed "Connecting Value Chains, Developing Ecological and Sustainable Agriculture", opened in Hanoi on September 14.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam is stepping up activities and projects as part of its agricultural cooperation programmes with the Vietnam Agricultural Extension, JICA Deputy Chief Representative Kubo Yoshitomo has said.
Renowned for tea cultivation, the northern province of Thai Nguyen has developed community-based and agricultural tourism connected with its tea culture, thus attracting a large number of visitors from far and wide.
The northern province of Hung Yen’s agriculture restructuring in conjunction with new-style rural building has brought about significant improvements to the local development and people’s living standards.
Vietnam has paid due attention to improving farmers’ capacity, making it easier for them to get access to financial instruments, as well as helping them seek market for agricultural products, Chairman of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union (VFU) Luong Quoc Doan said.
Vietnamese and foreign agricultural products will be introduced at the 23rd Vietnam International Agriculture Trade Fair (AgroViet 2023) which will be held in Hanoi from September 14-17.
Leaders of Can Tho city and a delegation of the Chinese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City sought ways to enhance connectivity between the Mekong Delta locality and Chinese businesses in logistics, agricultural processing and other spheres at their meeting in Can Tho on September 5.
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which went into force on August 1, 2020, has opened up opportunities for Vietnamese agro-aquatic products in the European market, experts have said.
Good quality, beautiful designs, and reasonable prices are reasons that make Vietnamese products, especially consumer goods and agricultural products prominent in the domestic market.
Hanoi has made great strides across all fields, setting firm foundations for the capital's future development after 15 years of the administrative boundary adjustment under Resolution No 15/2008/QH12 of the National Assembly (August 1, 2008 - 2023).
Thanks to high demand, Northern Europe is a promising land for Vietnamese agricultural products, according to experts who also underlined the need for domestic firms to ensure product standards to win this potential market.
High costs, a shortage of warehousing space, and a lack of uniform infrastructure have made logistics a barrier for agricultural exports, though Vietnamese fruit and vegetables have found favour among consumers around the world.
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