VOV.VN - With a series of key markets announcing plans to import rice, Vietnamese rice businesses are expected to win big on a rising global demand and rising market prices this year.

Enterprises exporting to Saudi Arabia must be aware that the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) only accepts Halal certification from the list of their verified and recognised bodies, the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has warned.

VOV.VN - The prices of Vietnamese export rice have endured a sharp decline after hitting a record high recently, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

Effective public-private partnership and support from partners are key to the success of the project on developing 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice linked with green growth in the Mekong Delta region by 2030, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said at a talk on January 30.

As many as 161 merchants had been granted certificates of eligibility for exporting rice as of January 22, decreasing from mid-2023, reported the Agency of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

The agriculture sector and traders have expressed their high optimism about rice exports this year given high prices and stable markets, helping the grain remain a big foreign currency earner.

Thirty-two enterprises in various areas including building materials, consumer goods, garment and textile, food and services received the Ho Chi Minh City Golden Brand Award from the municipal People’s Committee on January 14 for the outstanding achievements they have carved out to develop brands for products and services.

VOV.VN - Hanoi topped the list of the Best Food Destination 2024, as voted on by readers of the world's largest travel guidance platform TripAdvisor.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on December 30 announced a decision to set up the city’s Department of Food Safety – the first of its kind in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A number of domestic and foreign chefs are set to introduce their signature vegan dishes at the Vegan Food Festival 2024, which is scheduled to take place at Thong Nhat Park from January 12 to January 14.