Tag: safety
Businesses told to make use of EVFTA preferences
VOV.VN - Domestic firms should make the most of preferences brought back by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to increase exports to the EU market amid the global economy negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expanded road transport plays part in Vietnam’s economic growth: forum
The expanded road transport network with the building of expressways in Vietnam has contributed to the country’s noted economic growth over the past 15 years, heard a forum in central Khanh Hoa province on September 28.
Traffic accidents claim over 4,870 lives so far this year
A total of 4,876 people were killed and 7,609 others injured in 10,354 traffic accidents nationwide in the first nine months of 2020, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.
Reforms of import inspections introduced
A comprehensive reform model of regulations on quality and food safety inspection for imported goods was introduced at a press conference on September 24.
HCM City improves management of food safety, traceability of farm products
A new Ho Chi Minh City regulation would make it mandatory for all agricultural products and foodstuffs to have traceability and geographical indications, and require packaging and branding under VietGAP standards to ensure food hygiene and safety.
Fruit exports enjoy substantial preferential tariffs under EVFTA
VOV.VN - Vietnam successfully exported its first batch of passion fruit to the EU on September 16 with substantial preferential tariffs following the enforcement of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
Vietnamese seafood items to be re-exported to Saudi Arabia
VOV.VN - A total of 12 Vietnamese enterprises have been granted permission to re-export their seafood products to the Saudi Arabian market, according to information released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Aviation safety a concern in Vietnam despite reduction in accidents
Vietnam saw a significant decrease in the number of aviation accidents in January-August amid limited air travel due to COVID-19, but some serious cases underlined that safety remains a concern.
Canada aids Vietnam in boosting food safety
A food safety project funded by the Canadian Government will be deployed in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and some other parts of the country by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development from 2020 to 2025.
PM asks for quickly addressing earthquake consequences
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 27 sent an urgent notice asking relevant units to address any consequences of recent earthquakes in the northern provinces of Son La, Lai Chau and Hoa Binh.