Bangkok: Vietnam has marked its most significant participation ever at Fruit Logistica, the world’s largest fruit and vegetable exhibition, which opened in Berlin on February 5. The Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit) set up ten booths at the three-day fair, showcasing such staples as mangos, longans, dragon fruits, durians, jack fruits, coconuts, passion fruits, … Read more
Hanoi: Industrial and export processing zones in major industrial hubs such as Hanoi, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh, and Thai Nguyen in the north, along with Ho Chi Minh City, Long An, Dong Nai, and Binh Duong in the south, have experienced a significant return of workers following the Tet holiday, which spans nine days from … Read more
Hanoi: State President Luong Cuong presided over an incense offering ceremony at Kinh Thien Palace within the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on February 6, or the 9th day of the Year of the Snake, to commemorate kings and those who made contributions to the nation. The ceremony also aims to pray for national … Read more
Hanoi: Adjusted healthcare fees, alongside rising transportation costs and food prices driven by increased demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, have resulted in a 0.98% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in January compared to the previous month. According to Vietnam News Agency, the index showed a year-on-year expansion of 3.63%, while … Read more
Hanoi: More than 4.33 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) was funnelled into Vietnam in January, marking a year-on-year surge of 48.6%, the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency reported. The investment landscape witnessed the registration of 282 new projects, with total capital amounting to nearly 1.29 billion USD, representing a 43.6% … Read more
Hanoi: Pangasius exports have seen robust growth from the start of the year, driving farm-gate prices to their highest levels in three years, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). China continued to be the largest market for Vietnamese pangasius, generating over 580 million USD in 2024, a modest increase of … Read more