The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) to negotiate with the US to set up an irradiation centre in the northern region to facilitate fruit export, MOST Minister Huynh Thanh Dat told the National Assembly’ question-and-answer session on June 7.
VOV.VN - The largest annual fruit festival opened on June 1 at Suoi Tien Theme Park in Ho Chi Minh City, with the event featuring the debut participation of several friendship associations.
VOV.VN - Vietnam earned nearly US$1.9 billion from fruit and vegetables exports during the first five months of this year, representing an increase of 29% year on year, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit).
VOV.VN - The largest annual fruit festival will return to Suoi Tien Theme Park in Ho Chi Minh City from June 1 to August 31, drawing the debut participation of several friendship associations.
As one of the few sectors reporting export turnover increase in the first quarter of 2023, Vietnam's vegetable and fruit sector has a bright outlook to earn US$4 billion in export revenue this year.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy is showcasing Vietnam’s fruits, vegetables and spices at the 40th Macfrut international trade fair in Rimini city in the Emilia Romagna region from May 3-5, within the framework of the Vietnam-Italy Year 2023 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of strategic partnership.
Rice exports in April 2023 were estimated at 1.1 million tonnes with a value of US$573.9 million, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported.
VOV.VN - Vietnam imported around US$570 million worth of fruit and vegetables during the first four months of the year, with US$151.6 million spent in April alone.
Authorities of the northern border province of Lang Son had a working session with a delegation from the Thai Ministry of Commerce (MOC) and Thai Embassy in Vietnam, led by the MOC’s Permanent Secretary Keerati Rushchano, to discuss creating favourable for the transport of fruits from Thailand to China via border gates in Lang Son.
VOV.VN - With a number of export orders worth billions of US$ received during the first months of the year, there remains plenty of room for fruit and vegetable exports this year, according to details given by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).