Cần Thơ City to solve difficulties for enterprises The Mekong Delta City of Cần Thơ will set up specialised working groups to work closely with local enterprises in removing difficulties in a timely manner in order to help the firms ensure production. 

HCM City locals find ways to enjoy life during novel coronavirus outbreak

HCM City residents' fear of the coronavirus has led to a relatively empty HCM City, a normally vibrant city with many interesting entertainment activities.

Seafood export value down in January Việt Nam’s total seafood export value in January fell by 12.5 per cent to US$644 million year-on-year due to the impacts of the novel coronavirus epidemic, according to the Việt Nam Association and Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Pork supply expected to recover from this month: MARD The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) said that the domestic pork supply is forecast to increase from February.

China delays reopening of border markets: MoIT

Authorities in China’s Guangxi Province have decided to extend the closure of border markets and continue to suspend the trading of goods by individuals until the end of February, according to the Consulate General of Việt Nam in Guangxi Province, China.

Domestic consumption of farm produce needs to be promoted to offset exports reduction

Local authorities and businesses are making efforts to promote domestic consumption of agricultural products, which are piling up due to the impact of novel coronavirus outbreaks in China.

An Giang Province to train rural workforce

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of An Giang plans to provide vocational training to 12,000 people living in rural areas this year and jobs for 80 per cent of them subsequently, according to its Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Việt Nam sees rice export growth in January Việt Nam exported 560,000 tonnes of rice in January 2020, earning US$270.3 million, an increase of 12 per cent in volume and 39 per cent in value month-on-month, according to the General Department of Customs.

Tra fish exports likely to recover this year This year is believed to be a brighter year for the domestic tra fish industry with exports inching up in the first quarter, according to an official from the Việt Nam Pangasius Association.

HCM City property market a magnet for foreign investors

The HCM City property sector has in recent years attracted billions of dollars worth of foreign investment due to its growth potential, real estate consulting companies have said.