Building a good trade marketing campaign will help provinces not only increase sales of their agricultural products but effectively build their product brands. A customer buys longan at Big C Thang Long in Ha Noi. The “Son La Longan and Safe Farm Produce Week 2019” will run until July 23. - VNS Photo Mai Huong The statement was made by Vu Duc Thuan, deputy director of the Son La Province’s Department of Planning and Investment at the launch of the ‘Son La Longan and Safe Farm Produce Week 2019’ at Big C Thang Long on Friday. This is the second year the event has been organised by the provincial People’s Committee and Big C Thang Long (of the Central Group Vietnam) to promote the province’s agricultural products, with longan being the key fruit to Ha Noi and other neighbouring localities’ customers. This year, 21 local enterprises with 30 booths are displaying their products, many of them have obtained safe food standards such as … [Read more...] about Son La Longan and Safe Farm Produce Week 2019 launched in Hanoi
Eel food festival holds Vietnam record
A gastronomy festival in the northern central province of Nghe An has set Vietnam record for its introduction of the highest number of eel – based dishes. … [Read more...] about Eel food festival holds Vietnam record
Vietnam reports trade surplus of about USD 1.6 billion in H1
During the six months of the year, Vietnam’s total export value reached USD 122.53 billion, a year on year increase of 7.2 percent. The growth in export value in the first six months was mainly due to development of exports in the processing and manufacturing sector that had an export value of USD 102.2 billion, up 9.1 percent over the same period of 2018. The good performance in the second half of June was behind the trade surplus, according to the general department. Rice is packaged for export at a factory in Thot Not district, Can Tho city The export value in the period from June 16-30 reached USD 11.23 billion, up 10.4 percent compared to the first 15 days of June. The goods with strong growth in export value included telephones and components, computers, electronic products and components, textile, steel, machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts, the Cong thuong (Industry and Trade) newspaper reported. However, the total export value at USD 122.53 … [Read more...] about Vietnam reports trade surplus of about USD 1.6 billion in H1
Four key moments from the first round of the British Open
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods toiled as wind and rain lashed down on the opening round at Royal Portrush in the first British Open held in Northern Ireland for 68 years Tiger Woods struggled on day one of the British Open on Thursday AFP/ANDY BUCHANAN AFP Sport looks at four key moments from Thursday's play: MCILROY'S MISERY McIlroy's dreams of lifting the Claret Jug come Sunday barely made it beyond the first hole after a disastrous quadruple-bogey eight got the home favourite off to the worst possible start. The four-time major winner hooked his opening iron shot out of bounds, hitting a watching fan and reportedly breaking her mobile phone in the process. The world number three then pulled his second shot from the tee into the rough, had to take a drop after finding an unplayable lie next to the green and two-putted. After steadying the ship to reach the 16th just three over, worse was to come for McIlroy as he missed a gimmie putt to double bogey and then made a triple … [Read more...] about Four key moments from the first round of the British Open
Tay Ninh customs detects 8kg of synthetic drug from Cambodia
The drug discovered inside the transported goods (Photo: VNA) Tay Ninh (VNA) – Customs officers at the Moc Bai international border gate in the southern province of Tay Ninh has recently uncovered about 8kg of synthetic drug hidden in boxes of goods transported from Cambodia to Vietnam. The white substance was quickly tested to be ecstasy. Assistant driver of the coach which transported the drug was arrested immediately. The man is Han Quoc Khanh, born in 1981 and residing in Tan Binh district, Ho Chi Minh City. The case is under further investigation.-VNA … [Read more...] about Tay Ninh customs detects 8kg of synthetic drug from Cambodia
Mangrove forest growing launched in Mekong Delta
Young people join hands in planting mangrove forest in Tran Van Thoi district, Ca Mau province, on July 20 (Photo: VNA) Ca Mau (VNA) - A ceremony was held to launch a mangrove afforestation campaign in some provinces in the Mekong Delta on July 20 by the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Ca Mau provincial People’s Committee. The ceremony, which took place in Tran Van Thoi district, is part of activities to respond to the movement of mangrove forest planting and coastal protection nationwide Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep, highlighted that the launching ceremony is an opportunity for officials cadres and people of coastal provinces in the Mekong Delta region and all people to raise awareness in protecting mangrove forests and coastal areas; and understand the benefits and values brought by mangrove forests. Tim … [Read more...] about Mangrove forest growing launched in Mekong Delta
Indovina Bank, Cathay Holdings, Finaxar partner to finance SMEs
Finaxar Vietnam, Indovina Bank and Cathay Financial Holdings on July 18 announce a partnership to improve access to financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam. (Photo: Finaxar) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Finaxar Vietnam, Indovina Bank and Cathay Financial Holdings have announced a partnership to improve access to financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam. The partnership will provide working capital for SMEs that are growing fast in the region. SMEs comprise 96-98 percent of enterprises operating in Vietnam, but up to 60 percent are still unable to access credit to fuel their growth. “In our experience, small businesses in Vietnam face random demand fluctuations which require them to possess some form of capital flexibility. This is where the Finaxar Credit Line (FCL) comes in. FCL is part of Finaxar’s reinvention of traditional business financing to accommodate and support the growth of SMEs in the 21st century,” said Finaxar co-founder … [Read more...] about Indovina Bank, Cathay Holdings, Finaxar partner to finance SMEs
India’s low-cost carrier plans to open direct service to Hanoi
GoAir plane (Source: India Today) New Delhi (VNA) – India’s budget passenger carrier GoAir plans to add destinations such as Vietnam’s Hanoi capital and Cambodia’s Phnom Penh capital to its international network by the year-end, the IANS, India's largest independent news agency, reported on July 21. GoAir's Vice-President (International Operations) Arjun Dasgupta told IANS that the airline was considering further expansion in Southeast Asia and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. Dasgupta said that the destinations would be selected keeping in mind the airline's aircraft range. Currently, the airline operates Airbus A320Neos aircraft, which have an endurance of around six-hours of flying time. Consequent to its expansion plans, the airline has enhanced its fleet size and recently took the delivery of its 51st plane. Going forward, it will be adding at least one aircraft every month. GoAir has served approximately 73.3 … [Read more...] about India’s low-cost carrier plans to open direct service to Hanoi
50 years ago, humanity”s first steps on another world
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the Moon's Sea of Tranquility. (Photo: AFP/Neil Armstrong) At 4.18pm ET (2018 GMT) on Jul 20, 1969, the lunar module carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down on the Sea of Tranquility, following a four-day journey. NASA replayed online the CBS broadcast that was seen around the world. "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed," Armstrong said. A little over six hours later, at 10.56pm ET (0256 GMT Sunday), Armstrong placed his left foot on the Moon's surface, and said: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." NASA has been in overdrive for several weeks to mark the anniversary, with exhibits and events around the country, including projecting the giant Saturn V rocket and clips from the mission on the Washington Monument. "Looking back, landing on the moon wasn't just our job, it was a historic opportunity to prove to the world America's can-do spirit," Aldrin, 89, tweeted Saturday. Vice President Mike … [Read more...] about 50 years ago, humanity”s first steps on another world
Inside Southeast Asia’s largest bear rescue center
Two bears frolic in the playground at the Vietnam Bear Rescue Center in Vinh Phuc Province, an hour and a half to the north of Hanoi. The center in the Chat Dau Valley, part of the Tam Dao National Park, spans 12 hectares and its the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. It has around 200 moon bears and sun bears, many of which used to be held captive for bile harvesting. A bear is taken into a surgery room inside the center. Upon arrival at the center, the animals are quarantined and carefully monitored for 45 days. Health checks, including x-rays and examination of teeth, mouth, feet, and claws, are done once every two years. Staff at the center prepare foods for the bears. Fruits, carrots, sweet potatoes and milk are on their menu. The center has around 100 workers and foreign experts to take care of the bears. Hoang Van Chien, a manager at the center, prepares food for the bears. Chiem said the bears are fed three times a day, twice outside and once inside their enclosures, before … [Read more...] about Inside Southeast Asia’s largest bear rescue center