VOV.VN - Vietnam exported a total of 137,000 tonnes of tea worth US$220 million throughout 2020, representing a decline of 0.4% in volume and 6.8% in value compared to the previous year, with Pakistan being the largest consumer of local green tea, according to figures released by the Import and Export Department.

Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to intensify defence cooperation in 2021, with the focus on stepping up border checks and patrols to prevent illegal entry and exit so as to contribute to each country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam’s tea industry is projected to meet the targets set for this year and earn total revenue of some US$522 million, with green tea making up 51% and black tea 48%.

The Russian market has opened its doors for Vietnamese goods, Robert Kurilo, chief representative of the Russian Export Centre (REC) in Vietnam, has said.

VOV.VN - Parts of the lotus, including the stamen and seeds, are used to create a number of unique Vietnamese dishes. Let’s head to the northern province of Ninh Binh to discover the locality’s lotus delicacies.

VOV.VN - An array of bars and coffee shops in Ho Chi Minh City have put up decorations in preparation for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, with the southern city being home to a number of popular check-in spots for guests to enjoy.

Besides coffee, tea is another typical option of the local people when they go out. Unlike the lively coffee shops, tea houses usually bring another ambiance for those who want a tranquil and peaceful corner in the busy city life.

Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich held a phone discussion with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Banh on September 8 to review bilateral defence cooperation.

Vietnamese tea makers are now faced with choosing to either renovate or leave the industry.