IFC and An Phát Holdings to build Southeast Asia’s largest compostable material manufacturing plant

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) recently announced its co-operation with An Phát Holdings (APH) and an expected investment of US$20 million to fund APH’s first compostable material manufacturing plant in Việt Nam and the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Women play important role in family and community despite COVID-19’s challenges Although women face a number of challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, their roles in the family and community has never faded, an international conference in Hà Nội heard on Friday.

Stiffer fines for mask violators

The Government is planning to fine people who don’t wear masks in public places up to VNĐ3,000,000 (US$130).

Demand for organic farm produce rising in Việt Nam Demand for organic products has been rising sharply globally including in Việt Nam, and this is good news for businesses investing in them, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Newcastle owner Ashley calls for cut in Premier League pay-per-view fee Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has called the Premier League's controversial pay-per-view arrangements "not acceptable" as clubs prepare to discuss the policy at a shareholders' meeting on Tuesday.

Deputies call for greater access to information on HIV-infected people The majority of lawmakers agreed that the amended Law on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control should increase the number of people who can access information on HIV-infected people at a National Assembly discussion on Friday.

Shrimp exports forecast to increase by 9.8 per cent to reach $3.7 billion this year Việt Nam’s shrimp exports are forecast to reach US$3.7 billion this year, posting an year-on-year increase of 9.8 per cent, fuelled by the Eupean Union – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which facilitated export to the EU markets, according to Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

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