Developments to the uks port industry

The central province of Quang Nam are seeking ways for the tourism development of Loc Yen village. Local authorities recently held a forum with the participation of many tourism firms on the village. Speaking at the forum, Huong Van Minh, chairman of the district people’s committee, said that like some districts in the province’s southwest region, Tien Phuoc owns many potentials for tourism development. However, the locality needs a well-prepared strategy for this.   … [Read more...] about Quang Nam seeking ways to develop village tourism

Tokyo (VNA) – In recent years, many Vietnamese agricultural apprentices have chosen Ibaraki prefecture as a favourite destination because it is one of the Japanese localities with developed agriculture. Located about 100km to the northeast of Tokyo, Ibaraki has a population of over 2.87 million and an area of nearly 6,100 km2. This is the hometown of Hitachi - one of the leading industrial corporations in Japan.  Satoshi Tsutsumiya, head of the job opportunity promotion bureau under the prefecture’s labour department, said close to 7,700 Vietnamese people are living and working in Ibaraki, including about 5,000 apprentices working in the agriculture and processing sectors. Ibaraki is famous for delicious food and it provides a variety of vegetables and food for Japan. Besides, the outcome in this industry is quite stable from 25 million VND (1,081 USD) to 30 million VND per month. Satoshi said to support foreign apprentices, including Vietnamese, the prefecture set … [Read more...] about Ibaraki – favourite destination for Vietnamese apprentices

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam stood out as the world’s largest cashew exporter last year but there remains many challenges ahead for the country to retain its leading position in the future. The country shipped 450,000 tonnes of cashew abroad last year, earning more than 3.6 billion USD. Vietnam also imported 1.6 million tonnes of raw cashew with a turnover of more than 2 billion USD. Pham Van Cong, Chairman of the Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas) told Vietnam News the consumption and export of cashew nuts undergoing deep processing, such as salted/honey roasted nuts and cashew nut candies and cookies, witnessed sharp growth. “Vietnamese cashew enterprises have also been increasingly active in the supply of raw materials, production improvement and business efficiency enhancement,” Cong said. Last year, Tan Long Group signed a contract to purchase 176,000 tonnes of Tanzanian raw cashews from the 2018 season with Tanzania's … [Read more...] about Efforts to maintain Vietnam’s leading position in cashew export

Can Tho (VNA) - The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will be calling for investment in local logistic services, tourism, hi-tech agriculture and IT projects at its investment promotion conference slated for August 8-10. The information was released by Truong Quang Hoai Nam, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee at a meeting to review preparations for the conference on March 20. Nam underlined the significance of the event, saying that it aims to introduce the city’s socio-economic achievements and potential, as well as policies on investment attraction to domestic and international partners. The conference will be chaired by the Prime Minister, the Minister of Planning and Investment, the Secretary of the municipal Party Committee, and the Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee. It is expected to welcome 500 delegates, including 100 foreigners. A ceremony will be held in the framework of the conference to present investment scheme and investment … [Read more...] about Can Tho conference to promote investment in logistics, tourism, IT

Long An (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia Men Sam An extended her New Year greetings to authorities and people of Long An during a visit to the Mekong Delta province on January 21. The Cambodian Deputy PM wished the Vietnamese province new achievements in the Year of the Rat and asked the province to continue to promote solidarity, friendship and cooperation with Cambodia’s localities. She underlined that the Cambodian people will always bear in mind the support and sacrifice of Vietnamese voluntary soldiers, including those from Long An province. She took the occasion to thank Long An’s administration and people for their assistance in education, health care and technology transfer in agriculture for two Cambodian provinces of Svay Rieng and Prey Veng. In reply, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council Pham Van Ranh wished for stronger cooperation between the province and the two Cambodian localities in the … [Read more...] about Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister pays Tet visit to Long An