VOV.VN - As many as 163 Vietnamese businesses have been certified to meet the conditions for rice export, according to an update from the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked entrepreneurs and businesses to pioneer in five aspects to grow together with the country while hosting a delegation of entrepreneurs and representatives from businesses in Hanoi on October 4 on the occasion of the Vietnam Entrepreneurs Day (October 13).

The Mekong Delta, particularly Dong Thap province, is recognised for its significant potential for crocodile farming. Recently signed protocols between Vietnam and China have opened substantial opportunities for the country's crocodile industry, fostering sustainable and stable development.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exports are expected to enjoy positive signals ahead in the remaining months of the year thanks to the combined efforts of local businesses and results during the nine-month period, according to insiders.

Despite the country’s status as one of the world’s leading rice exporters, Vietnam is expected to spend nearly US$1 billion on rice imports for processing this year.

Cashew nuts are one of the exports which have created a large market for Vietnam, however, the industry faces the risk of trade deficit due to higher raw material prices.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s shrimp exports during the eight-month period of the year to China soared by 21% to reach US$477 million against the same period from last year, according to figures released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam has so far attracted 3,500 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the garment - textile industry with a combined value of US$37 billion, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

VOV.VN - India has officially lifted its ban on the export of non-basmati white rice with the floor price being applied at US$490 per tonne, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

VOV.VN - Vietnam earned over US$162 million, equal to VND4,000 billion, from exporting 92,800 tonnes of tea during the opening eight months of the year, exceeding the turnover from the entirety of last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.