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The Thai government has sought help from 230,000 environmental volunteers in its campaign to help reduce the scourge of plastic waste in the country, local media reported.

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and his Korean counterpart Sung Yun-mo have discussed measures to further bolster economic, trade and investment partnership between the two countries.

Insurance companies should use more electronic transactions and take advantage of high-tech products to better compete in the market, a government official said in Ho Chi Minh City on November 14.

The capital city of Hanoi’s industry and trade sector has developed models to supply “made-in-Vietnam” products to rural areas, as well as industrial and processing zones which employ millions of labourers.

Overcoming tariff barriers doesn’t mean Vietnamese good and services can easily enter the European Union (EU), but they still have to satisfy strict non-tariff requirements of what is one of the world’s most demanding markets, according to Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh.

Exporting agricultural produce can bring in good profits, therefore, it is necessary to prioritise the domestic market, said Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong.

Japanese retailer AEON Vietnam Co.,Ltd is seeking to increase the number of local businesses in its supply chain system in Vietnam.

To bring goods to modern retail systems, agricultural production facilities need to meet all requirements such as business registration, food safety and hygiene, and test papers.

Concerns are growing over whether supermarket chain Big C’s temporary suspension of Vietnamese apparel purchases could spread to other products and retailers.

The European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), once taking effect, will benefit the agricultural sector of Vietnam which is leading the world in pepper exports and ranking second in terms of coffee exports, third in rice, fourth in seafood and fifth in wood and wood products.

Supermarkets have started ordering businesses to develop products under their own brand, and companies and consumers are reaping the rewards.

A week of events showcasing Vietnamese agricultural products is scheduled to take place at the Rungis International Market in Paris, France, from June 23 to July 2, according to the Hanoi People's Committee.

Since its launch a decade ago, the “Vietnamese people prioritise Vietnamese goods” campaign has gained significant achievements. Local producers have improved their product quality.

The Top Thai Brands 2019 exhibition kicked off in Hanoi on May 23, attracting 120 exhibitors with 160 stalls.

Vietnamese traditional fish sauce makers need to step up marketing to promote their products both at home and abroad, experts said.

A “Week of Vietnamese Goods in Thailand” will be held in from September 18-22 at Central World, Bangkok’s biggest shopping mall, according to Nick Reitmeier, Vice Executive President of Foothalls International Food & Alcohol Buying at Central Food Retail Co, Ltd. Under Central Group, Thailand.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh held talks with Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Enzo Moavero Milanesi in Hanoi on May 7.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade said only in big retailers such as Big C and Saigon Co.op, the proportion of Vietnamese goods accounts for over 90%, while in other businesses, it accounts for 70%.

An e-commerce trading floor will be set up to sell products from the Republic of Korea, a conference heard in Seoul on April 15.

Global prestigious brands such as Lotte, Central Group, Aeon, and Circle K have made bold investment the Vietnamese retail market.