Phú Quốc needs answers after historic floods Authorities in Phú Quốc said the island must find a permanent solution to its flooding problem after it experienced the worst flooding in its history this month. 

Saving the fish sauce tradition

A doctor who once got to know a lot about pregnancy and childbirth is now very involved in making fish sauce. It is a very traditional type of fish sauce that Hồ Kim Liên’s family always produced.

Former doctor restores Phú Quốc fish sauce to traditional glory

Hồ Kim Liên and other members of the Phú Quốc Fish Sauce Association have made great contributions to reviving and developing the traditional Phú Quốc fish sauce. Xuân Hương spoke to her.

Ministry yet to scrap decree on fortifying salt, wheat flour

The Ministry of Health has yet to implement a Government decision issued in May 2017 to scrap or amend regulations that require salt used in processed food to be fortified with iodine and wheat flour with iron and zinc, causing difficulties for producers.

Fish sauce arsenic levels questioned

Fish sauce makers and food technology experts are voicing their scepticism and discontent towards an announcement on the high arsenic content in fish sauce, an essential element in Vietnamese cuisine.

PM orders probe into industrial fish sauce

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has tasked the Ministry of Health to quickly clarify contents in the article reported by Thanh Niên (Young People) newspaper about “industrial” fish sauces containing a number of chemical additives selling in the market.

Lam Dong, Nghe An promote tourism Lam Dong and Nghe An provinces have signed an agreement to develop tourist projects the 2014-18 period. Both provinces will co-operate in investment promotion and share experience in management.

Phu Quoc Fish Sauce wins EU approval The Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Association yesterday received the EU Certificate of Protected Designation of Origin of Phu Quoc (PDO "Phu Quoc").

Low raw materials hit fisheries sector Ensuring reliable sources of raw produce has become a major headache for many of the country's fisheries processors.

Exporters eager to follow Phu Quoc The recent Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) recognition for the Phu Quoc fish sauce trademark in the EU has raised hopes for thousands of Vietnamese exporters of agricultural products.