Lychee farmers chase fruity fortunes Việt Nam is currently the second largest exporter of lychee in the world. Around 19 per cent of the fruit consumed globally is grown right here.

Aquatic firm sets to withdraw from two sub units Aquatic producer and exporter Hùng Vương Corporation plans to sell its stake in two smaller seafood processing firms.

Ministry will strongly support innovation and start-ups

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng talks to the Government Portal about the ministry’s commitments to supporting start-ups and innovative enterprises.

Dutch company to invest $250m in Bình Phước cashews MCE Group from the Netherlands plans to invest US$250 million in Bình Phước Province’s cashew industry,

Red dragon fruit does well in the north Red dragon fruit from the south of Việt Nam has been brought to the north of the country. Nguyễn Văn Hoàng has been growing them so well in Vĩnh Phúc Province, he has won an award.

HCM City strengthens drug prevention measures

HCM City People’s Committee has instructed local departments to strengthen preventive measures against drug crimes as a response to National Action Month on Drug Prevention and Control.

Vietnam Airlines to build aviation logistics centre in Cần Thơ The southern city of Cần Thơ will earmark 27ha of land for Vietnam Airlines to build an aviation logistics centre, said Deputy Chairman of People’s Committee Trương Quang Hoài Nam on Thursday.

Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour has 5 years to renew itself Bùi Văn Cường, chairman of the Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour, talks to the ​​​​​​​Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper on the confederation’s commitments in the context of possibly new independent trade unions formed after Việt Nam accedes to CPTPP.

Trade agreement to boost exports of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) will help micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) further diversify exports and expand markets, as well as improve GDP growth in Việt Nam, experts said yesterday (June 13) at a seminar held in HCM City.

Tra fish industry faces challenges in production and export

The domestic tra fish industry has faced challenges regarding the purchasing price on the domestic market as well exports due to high tariffs on the product in the US market, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).