Hanoi (VNA) – The natural rubber output of Malaysia in September was 49,022 tonnes, falling 22 percent on a monthly basis, according to the country’s Department of Statistics. Compared to the same period last year, the figure showed a 6.1 percent decrease. The volume of rubber export in the month also reduced by 9.2 percent from August to 52,365 tonnes. China is still the main importer of Malaysia’s natural rubber, accounting for 49.4 percent of the Southeast Asian country’s rubber exports. Stock of natural rubber shrank 2.3 percent in September to 179,844 tonnes. Domestic consumption of natural rubber in the reviewed month dropped 4.1 percent to 41,219 tonnes, with the rubber glove industry remaining the main consumer, accounting for 76.3 percent of the total rubber consumption in the domestic market.-VNA … [Read more...] about Malaysia sees natural rubber output drop in September
Saigon Hi-tech Park to hold annual international conference this November
Le Hoai Quoc (L), head of the management board of the Saigon high-tech park, spoke at a press conference introducing the annual event held on November 13. (Photo: tapchicongthuong.vn) HCM City (VNA) – The Saigon Hi-tech Park’s annual conference, themed “Robots and Artificial Intelligent (AI)”, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 16. Featuring 16 Vietnamese and foreign speakers, including experts from the UK, US and Japan, the event will focus on discussing interactions between human and robots as well as the role of robots and AI in smart city building. The event also features an exhibition showcasing latest technologies in the area, with local and international exhibitors. Le Hoai Quoc, head of the management board of the high-tech park, said robots and AI will help better use resources to increase production and living standards, and speed up the nation’s modernisation and industrialisation. The conference aims to help authorities … [Read more...] about Saigon Hi-tech Park to hold annual international conference this November
Over 100 cargo containers of Vietnam transported to Singapore
Within a framework of the event, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with Neil McGregor, President & Chief Executive Officer of Sembcorp Industry Group which is one of leading investors in Vietnam with nine Vietnam Singapore industrial parks (VSIP). On the same day, the Vietnamese leader took part in the 2018 Vietnamese Goods Week in Singapore which was co-organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Saigon Union of Trading Co-operatives (Saigon Co.op) and NTUC FairPrice Co-operative Limited, aiming to promote Vietnamese high-quality goods in Singapore market. As per report, the NTUC FairPrice and Saigon Co.op have transported more than 100 cargo containers of Vietnamese businesses to Singapore. Speaking at the event, Minister of Trade and Industry Tran Tuan Anh said that the 2018 Vietnamese Goods Week is taking place in Singapore from November 13- 25. Nearly 700 products from domestic businesses are being showcased at 300 booths under NTUC FairPrice's distribution … [Read more...] about Over 100 cargo containers of Vietnam transported to Singapore
Man charged with people smuggling after Vietnamese nationals found in lorry
Viet Nam News By Paul Kennedy Twenty one Vietnamese nationals were discovered hiding in the back of a lorry attempting to smuggle into the United Kingdom. The group, including children as young as 12, were found in a refrigerated truck bringing sparkling water into Newhaven Port, East Sussex. They had arrived on a ferry from Dieppe in France. Romanian citizen Andrut Mihai Duma, 29, who was driving the lorry, has been charged with people smuggling and has been remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on November 26. Seventeen of the group told immigration officers they were minors aged between 12 an 17, with 11 confirmed at the time to be children. They were passed into the care of social services, but one has now absconded, a spokesman for East Sussex County Council said. The spokesman added: “We can confirm that 15 young people were transferred to our care by colleagues from Border Force and the Police on Thursday last week, having been found in a lorry … [Read more...] about Man charged with people smuggling after Vietnamese nationals found in lorry
Vietnam, RoK look towards USD100 billion in trade turnover
Photo: baocongthuong.vnThe Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VietTrade) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) on November 12th worked with the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) to organize a workshop on trade exchange between Vietnamese and Korean businesses. Addressing the workshop, MOIT Deputy Minister Do Thang Hai stressed that after their establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, the Vietnam – RoK ties have undergone profound and comprehensive development in diverse areas, including politics, economics, culture and tourism. “Notably, economic cooperation is developing more strongly than ever,” he said. “Vietnam is now one of the 4 largest trade partners of RoK, while the in-effect Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the RoK (VKFTA) has created considerable growth of two-way trade turnover.” Statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs showed that in the first 9 months of this year, the import-export turnover between … [Read more...] about Vietnam, RoK look towards USD100 billion in trade turnover
Vietnam highland towns get ‘real’ getaway recommendations
In Vietnam, the Daily Hive mentions Da Lat and Mai Chau as two places offering a welcome change from the major tourist attractions of Nha Trang, a beach city in the central province of Khanh Hoa, and Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, respectively. Situated 1,500 meters above sea level, Da Lat in the Central Highlands was developed as a hill resort by the French colonialists, giving it the "Little Paris" moniker. There is no better place in the country to visit when it gets hot and humid in the lowlands. Apart from the constantly cool weather, Da Lat has a wealth of attractions, including flower farms, tea gardens, haunted villas, a Buddhist pagoda fashioned with thousands of porcelain pieces. A nightlife view in the downtown Da Lat. Photo by Shutterstock/David Tran The New York Times had in 2016 named Da Lat among the world’s 52 must-visit places; and TripAdvisor readers last year ranked it among the top 10 list of rising destinations in Asia. Valley of peace … [Read more...] about Vietnam highland towns get ‘real’ getaway recommendations
Soc Trang: Ooc Om Bok festival offers cultural activities
"Ngo" boat race at last year's Ooc Om Bok festival (Photo: VNA) Soc Trang (VNA) – Ooc Om Bok Festival, also called the Festival of Worshiping the Moon, will take place in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang from November 16-22, with various activities to celebrate the traditional Khmer festival. A moon-offering ritual, lantern-release ceremony, photo exhibition, Khmer traditional dance festival and trade and cuisine fair will be held during the event. Notably, a “Ngo” boat race - the highlight of the festival - is scheduled for November 21-22, bringing together 48 teams from Soc Trang, Bac Lieu, Ca Mau, Hau Giang and Vinh Long provinces. In addition, there will be a workshop on enhancing local small- and medium-sized enterprises’ capacity to approach the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). According to Danh Phuong, deputy head of the board for ethnic minority affairs of Soc Trang province, the event aims to preserve and promote traditional … [Read more...] about Soc Trang: Ooc Om Bok festival offers cultural activities
Vietnam team well prepared for WRO 2018
In this event, leaders in the HCMC Department of Education and Training encouraged contestants to try their best in this international competition. All teams have taken a chance to introduce their finished projects on this occasion. They will enter the contest in 5 groups to fight against more than 500 teams of people 8 – 20 years old from 66 nations and territories worldwide. This is the first time Vietnam has participated in the category ‘Robot footballer’, with fully automatic and complicated robots. The WRO 2018 themed ‘Robot – Solutions for Food Issues’ will take place from November 16 – 18, 2018 in Chiang Mai City of Thailand.By GIA QUANG – Translated by Vien Hong Tags: Vietnam team well prepared WRO 2018 … [Read more...] about Vietnam team well prepared for WRO 2018
Forum: Latin America promising market for Vietnam
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai said Latin America’s economic growth ranks second globally, only behind Asia. In recent years, the region has become an important trade partner of Vietnam with an annual growth of nearly 20 percent. Two-way trade hit US$13.49 billion last year, $7.91 billion of which was Vietnam’s exports. Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Chile have their trade with Vietnam surpassing $1 billion. Deputy head of the trade ministry’s Department of European – American Markets Vo Hong Anh said trade between Vietnam and Latin America remains modest compared to potential. She pointed out that the region’s total trade topped $2 trillion per year, but Vietnam’s export to the region stood at only about $8 billion. Vietnam has invested hundreds of millions USD in oil and gas exploration and exploitation in Peru, telecommunication in Haiti and Peru, and instant noodle production in Brazil. According to … [Read more...] about Forum: Latin America promising market for Vietnam
Hanoi, Spain’s region cooperate in sustainable urban development
At the reception (Photo: HNMO)On November 12th, Standing Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Van Suu received a delegation from Spain’s Catalonia region led by Damia Calvet I Valera, Minister of Territory and Sustainability of Catalonia, who is on a visit to Hanoi. Informing the delegation of Hanoi’s socio-economic development situation, Mr. Suu confirmed that Hanoi is actively learning from the experience of urban areas and localities for more effective and sustainable development. Noting that Catalonia shares similarities with Hanoi, he added that the two sides hold great potential for cooperation, including urban traffic and investment in infrastructure development, which are Hanoi’s current challenges. Quoting the Hanoi program of planting 1 million trees in 2016-2020, he asserted that the Vietnamese city always looks towards sustainable development and improvement of residents’ lives, along with its rapid development. Expressing … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Spain’s region cooperate in sustainable urban development