Tag: food
Vietnam-EFTA trade deal poised to boost trade, but challenges loom for businesses
VOV.VN - Once in effect, the Vietnam–EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to open up promising export opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, while also setting higher standards for competitiveness, quality, and sustainable development.
Hanoi hosts Peruvian food festival celebrating culinary diplomacy
VOV.VN - The second Asian edition of the “Flavors of Peru” food week is taking place in Hanoi from July 9 to 13, marking the 204th anniversary of Peru’s Independence Day.
Hanoi People’s Council to question food safety supervision
VOV.VN - The Hanoi People’s Council will question officials on food safety enforcement this week, as part of broader discussions on the city’s economic performance and orientations for the remainder of 2025.
Hanoi intensifies food safety efforts ahead of National Day celebration
VOV.VN - The Hanoi People’s Committee has issued Plan No. 176 to step up food safety measures in preparation for the peak period of events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), as well as the 18th Hanoi Party Congress and key tasks for the remainder of 2025.
Vietnam’s frozen durian exports triple in H1
Vietnam’s frozen durian exports surged threefold in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, reaching over 14,280 tonnes across 388 shipments, according to the Plant Protection and Production Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Vietnam inaugurates first paper-based food packaging line
The first paper-based food packaging line in Vietnam applying Tetra Recart® technology was officially inaugurated in Son La province on July 2 by Vietnam’s leading supplier of processed food, Dong Giao Foodstuff Export JSC (Doveco), and Sweden's Tetra Pak Group.
CP Vietnam did not violate food safety regulations: report
A police investigation has ruled that a livestock company did not violate food safety regulations after images showing poor quality meat circulated on social media.
PM pushes for infrastructure, food industry growth in talks with global giants
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had meetings with leaders from multinational corporations on June 25, advancing Vietnam’s infrastructure development as well as food processing sector, on the sideslines of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin city.
Vietnam attends SPS Committee meeting on food safety and animal and plant health
VOV.VN - The 92nd annual meeting of the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Committee) opened on June 18 at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Vietnam–Cuba rice partnership sets new model for sustainable food security
An article published by Cuba’s Inter Press Service (IPS) on June 18 spotlighted the promising results of a unique rice cooperation model with Vietnam, as Cuba ramps up efforts to improve national food security.