Innovative solutions to develop local and foreign markets for Vietnamese safe farm produce and foods and commercialising Việt Nam’s regional specialities based on geographical indications are among the topics to be discussed at a seminar in Hà Nội on May 10.

The US delegation will investigate the production process of tra fish from May 14-25, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Japanese Kyoei Steel Company has announced its registration to purchase 33.2 million additional shares or 45 per cent stake of Việt Nam-Italy Steel JSC (VIS).

The Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX) will hold three auctions in May to sell shares of Sài Gòn Postel Corp, Việt Nam Apatite Phosphorus Joint Stock Company and Việt Nam Aviation Corporation.

The total value of transactions via the automatic teller machines (ATMs) and points of sale (POS) last year surged sharply by 34 per cent against the previous year.

Local companies should add more value to their products before selling them to foreign distribution channels. They should not focus too much on cheap prices or low labour cost that does not generate real value for the products. 

The Vietnamese Government always welcomes and commits to creating conditions for foreign businesses, including those from China’s Chongqing city, to land investment in high-tech projects in the country, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Đặng Minh Khôi.

Vietnamese air freight costs are much higher than the regional average and this is believed to be the main reason for Việt Nam’s low fruit exports.

Tiền Giang Province aims to incorporate another 730 businesses this year, 9.3 per cent higher than last year, by creating a better investment environment.