Vietnam exports 22 tonnes of frozen Indochina Dragonplum fruit to Australia

It is the first time a large batch of 22 tonnes of frozen fruits of Indochina Dragonplum (scientific name Dracontomelon duperreanum) trees from Vietnam has been shipped to Australia, the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia has said.
Vietnam exports 22 tonnes of frozen Indochina Dragonplum fruit to Australia ảnh 1The fruit introduced by the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia (Photo: haiquanonline.com.vn)
Sydney (VNA) – It is the first time a large batchof 22 tonnes of frozen fruits of Indochina Dragonplum (scientific name Dracontomelon duperreanum) trees from Vietnam hasbeen shipped to Australia, the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia has said.

With the lowest selling price of 18 AUD per kg in theAustralian market, the shipment would fetch more than390,000 AUD.

As such, with its harvest season lasting from June toSeptember, the potential of the export of the fruit is not inferior to that of other fruitsbeing exported to Australia.

The fruit, called Sau in Vietnamese, is used in Vietnamese cooking for its sour taste. It is also often preserved in sugar to make a cooling drink in summer.

Thetrade office has worked closely with the Uu Dam company in promoting the fruitin Australia via advertisement on social networkstargeting key consumption areas, sales promotion with prizes, and step-by-step introductionto large distribution systems. The office will soon launch an English-language cooking book featuring recipes using the fruit.

According to the agency, although many cities in Australian are under social distancing measures and the transport of goods for export faces many difficulties, in the first half, Vietnam’sexport of fruits and vegetables to Australia posted a recordgrowth of more than 52 percent compared to the same period in 2019, reachingmore than 40 million USD. If other key agricultural products like cashew nut, peppercorn, coffee and rice are included are taken into account, the total export value amounted to 110 million USD./.
VNA

See more

At an automotive exhibition in Shanghai, China. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Chinese electric vehicles drive back into Vietnamese market

About a decade ago, Chinese car brands like Zotye Z8, Beijing X7, and Brilliance V7 entered the Vietnamese market to limited success. But a new fleet of modern Chinese vehicles began to gain traction in the Vietnam market last year.

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Nearly 16 trillion VND raised through January bond auctions

The January auctions saw a strong preference for 10-year and 15-year bonds, representing 80.2% and 14.8% of the total, respectively. Specifically, 10-year bonds raised 12.81 trillion VND, while 15-year bonds garnered 2.36 trillion VND.

Thang Long ferry at Cau Da port in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. (Photo: VNA)

Vung Tau - Con Dao high-speed ferry reoperated

The high-speed ferry service connecting Vung Tau city and Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau and vice versa was resumed on February 7 by Phu Quoc Express JSC after a 5-month suspension.

At the working session between the Vietnam Directorate of Market Surveillance and the US Embassy over counterfeit Sunview-branded raisins in Hanoi on February 7. (Photo: dms.gov.vn)

Vietnam, US tackle counterfeit Sunview-branded raisins

Statistics showed that since 2024, there have been 27 documented cases involving Sunview raisins, resulting in fines of over 536 million VND (21,440 USD), primarily due to the sale of smuggled goods and products of unclear origin.

The VF3 model manufactured by VinFast is the most popular model in Vietnam's market. ( Photo courtesy of the company)

EVs will no longer be exempt from registration fees

Instead of enjoying a zero percent registration fee, battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) will be required to pay 50% of the fee applicable to internal combustion engine cars with the same seating capacity.

Thuan An Fishing Port (Photo: tuoitrethudo.vn)

Thuan An fishing port opens, boosting Hue’s seafood industry

The second docking area of Thuan An Fishing Port has a minimum cargo handling capacity of 20,000 tonnes per year, and is capable of simultaneously accommodating 500 fishing vessels of at least six metres in length for docking and storm shelter.

Vietnamese prefer buying gold to mark God of Wealth Day (Photo: VNA)

Gold prices up again on God of Wealth Day

Gold prices surged significantly, exceeding the threshold of 90 million VND (3,550 USD) per tael at the opening session of the God of Wealth Day on February 7 (the 10th day of the first lunar month).