Vietnam wins contract to export rice to RoK
A Vietnamese company has won a bid to export 60,000 tonnes of Japonica brown rice to the Republic of Korea (RoK), defeating competition from rivals of China, Thailand and Australia.
Indian, Vietnamese leather companies seek stronger ties
A visiting delegation of 30 executives from Indian leather companies have met with their Vietnamese counterparts in HCM City.
Vietnam a ‘transit stop’ for China-bound exports of Thai fruit
Vietnam’s impressive fruit export revenue in the first half of this year adds little value to the country’s economic growth as most of the shipment were re-exports of produce from Thailand.
Pepper prices will struggle to recover this year: MARD
The Department of Farm Produce Processing and Market Development (DFPPM) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has forecast that pepper prices will struggle to recover in July and the rest of the year.
Agribank offers VND15 trillion to support import-export
The Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) is running an import-export assistance package worth VND15 trillion (US$649.46 million) between now and December 20.
US-China trade war likely to hurt Vietnamese economy
The ongoing US-China trade war will greatly impact on the structure of the world economy in the future, causing damage but also generating indirect opportunities for countries where the economy relies heavily on agricultural production like Vietnam.
Ca Mau: Exports up 4.8%, mostly seafood
Exports from the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau rose by 4.8% in the first half of 2018 to US$441 million, with aquatic products making up a majority of the total.
Vietnam can gain from the US-China trade war: Economist
The trade war between the US and China is causing widespread concern over possible risks posed to the global economy, including that in Vietnam. However, the conflict can bring about indirect opportunities for Vietnam if the country knows how to grab hold of the situation, according to a local economist.
Festivals and promotions set to boost sales of Hung Yen, Son La longans
VOV.VN - The Agro Processing and Market Development Authority (AgroTrade) will coordinate with the northern provinces of Son La and Hung Yen in organizing different activities to promote longan sales and exports.
Coffee exports estimated at US$3 billion
VOV.VN - Vietnam is expected to export around 1.5 million tons of coffee with an estimated value of US$3 billion from the 2017-2018 crop, up 0.8% in volume but down 10.5% in value, according to the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA).