Agriculture

The Australian Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources recommended the importation of fresh dragon fruit to Australia from all commercial production areas of Vietnam fruit on the condition that the fruit meets bio-security requirements, according to the Australian Embassy in Vietnam. The Australian Embassy in Vietnam said on January 13 that the Australian Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources  has released its final review of bio-security import requirements for Vietnam’s fresh dragon fruits, which recommended the importation of fresh dragon fruit to Australia from all commercial production areas of Vietnam will be permitted, subject to a range of bio-security conditions. Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick expressed his delight to this significant development. The diplomat noted that the Australian government looks forward to continue working with Vietnam in the next steps to make importation of Vietnamese fresh dragon fruits to Australia possible. … [Read more...] about Australia gives green light to import of Vietnam’s dragon fruit

Delivery drivers should be allowed to continue working: official The Saigon Times A delivery driver stops at a Covid-19 checkpoint. It was suggested that delivery drivers be allowed to maintain their operations during the stay-at-home period to remove obstacles facing the transportation of goods and avoid disrupting the supply chain – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Delivery drivers should be allowed to continue work during the stay-at-home period to eliminate obstacles facing the transportation of goods and avoid disrupting the supply chain, Pham Anh Tuan, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, suggested at a meeting with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) yesterday, July 27. The meeting was held in light of the latest resurgence of Covid-19 currently leaving a negative impact on daily activities and disrupting the supply chain of essential goods, reported Thanh Nien newspaper. Tuan said that continuing delivery services could help ensure the implementation … [Read more...] about Delivery drivers should be allowed to continue working: official

MoF suggests reducing trading board lot size from 100 to 10 on HSX The Ministry of Finance has suggested reducing the trading board lot size from 100 to 10 and providing favourable conditions for companies to list again on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Specifically, from July 5, the fresh trading system of the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HSX) has officially been put into operation. According to the MoF, the congestion has been basically addressed, stabilising market sentiment, and demonstrating the drastic direction and management of the MoF. To further strengthen the role of securities market management and administration, the MoF required the SSC to follow the below nofitications: (1) Directing both local and foreign-invested securities companies, especially those holding large market shares to report on their technical system infrastructure in a bid to ensure stable and smooth trading. (2) Reviewing the new trading system. Moreover, HSX is encouraged to … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 28

Leading food processor Vissan in Vietnam has proposed suspending its operations for 3-4 weeks after 43 employees tested positive for Covid-19. Vissan has applied the stay-at-work process since June 28 to maintain its operations. However, four workers in the firm tested positive for Covid-19 on July 17 and the figure rose to 43 as of July 23. A slaughter facility of Vissan The company has reported the situation to local authorities. Two options have been proposed. In the first, the firm wants all Covid-19-infected workers to quarantine elsewhere, while the remaining workforce would be provided Covid-19 tests. People who have negative results will be separated to continue working. They then will be given a Covid-19 test every three days. The company will try to ensure conditions for their workers in order to avoid cross-infection. If all the workers agree to stay at work later, the company will continue operations. The firm will cooperate with Binh Thanh Medical … [Read more...] about Vissan proposes operation halt due to Covid-19 infections