International Conference of EAS Congress wraps up
The International Conference of the 5th East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress closed in the central city of Da Nang in the morning of November 20 after three days of working.
Wood processing needs raw material
Vietnam must improve the local supply of raw materials for the wood processing industry to ensure sustainable development and meet the export targets.
Largest coconut processing factory inaugurated in Ben Tre
The Ben Tre Import Export Joint Stock Company inaugurated and put into operation a factory manufacturing canned coconut milk in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre on November 19.
Vietnam, Czech Republic boost trade links
A Vietnam-Czech business forum was held on November 19 in Ho Chi Minh City as part of President of the Senate of the Czech Republic Milan Stech’s official visit to Vietnam from November 15-20.
UK-ASEAN Business Council to popularise Da Nang
The UK-ASEAN Business Council (UKABC) will upload images of Da Nang city and success stories by foreign investors there on its event websites, Executive Director Ross Hunter assured Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Vo Cong Tri.
Organic produce popular among Vietnamese consumers despite higher prices
“If you begin tilling the land today and then sow seeds, you will be able to harvest vegetables and carry to the market in 40 days. But it took us three years to satisfy the international standard for organic vegetables,” said Pham Phuong Thao, director of Mua Trade & Service Company, which owns the Organica shop chain.
KPMG leader visit highlights BEPS initiative
Latest developments under the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiative of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was one of the key points of a recent four-day visit by KPMG’s global leader for Transfer Pricing Services Sean Foley to Vietnam.
Measures discussed to boost Vietnam-Japan trade ties
Financial assistance and proper information are among practical measures needed to maximise profit for enterprises exporting to Japan, according to experts.
South-South Cooperation takes centre stage in HCM City
(VOV) - On November 18, development experts, policy specialists, government officials and business representatives of Africa and Vietnam gathered at a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City to focus on ways to enhance South-South Cooperation (SSC).
Tra fish industry needs makeover
After a hasty start, Vietnam's tra fish industry should now plan an image makeover to improve the quality of exports and be competitive, for the long term, experts said.