The Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently held a meeting with the Vietnam Maritime Administration about the lack of empty containers and rising rental charges. At the meeting, many firms in the fisheries, plastic and timber sectors have raised concerns over the unprecedented consecutive price hikes in the past three months. According to the firms, the hike is unreasonable and shipping firms need to be more transparent and a more reasonable price hike rate. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 17
California 6 largest economy
An emerging land of sea and sun
The view is incredible, with one side being Chúa Mountain and the other side pristine blue waters. Tourists to the cave can not only admire the beautiful scenery but also walk on coral that is tens of thousands of years old, which is said to be like walking on Mars. Just past the rocks are lustrous green fields squeezed in between mountains and the sea -- a sight unique to Ninh Thuận. … [Read more...] about An emerging land of sea and sun
Colours drive a poet to paint
“When he finished playing, one of us gave him some cash,” Thiều recalled. “He looked our way and thanked us. When he turned to leave, I stood up to face him. I asked him to sit down and play his favourite tune for me. He looked my way, and at that moment I could see another pair of eyes within his blind eyes.” … [Read more...] about Colours drive a poet to paint
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 17
According to the government’s COVID-19 task force, the factory, which was used to manufacture canned foods under the Nautilus brand, is now a 600-patient bed quarantine facility. It is divided into three zones: a green zone is the reception area, a yellow zone is where medical professionals are stationed and where they will change their clothes, and a red zone will house infected persons. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 17
Vietnam’s trade deficit with China hits US$35.2 billion in 2020
Statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs indicated that Vietnam had exported products worth US$48.9 billion to China in 2020, up 17.9% year-on-year, while the country had spent US$84.1 billion on imports from China, a year-on-year rise of 11.5%. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s trade deficit with China hits US$35.2 billion in 2020
