Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Local garment producers have so far received less order than 2018 and the shortage of orders is becoming more common, heard a press conference held by the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) in Hanoi on July 19. The number of orders in the first half of 2019 was just equivalent to 70 percent of the figure in the same period last year, said VITAS Vice President Truong Van Cam. As the apparel industry grew by less than 9 percent by the end of June, it must expand 11 – 12 percent for the remaining months to fulfill the goal of earning 40 billion USD from exports this year. Other major textile and garment producers like India and Indonesia are facing a similar situation as demands from customers are getting higher while pressure to cut cost and higher trade barriers, such as import duties or quality inspection are also taking a toll on them, he explained, saying that Vietnamese firms are no exception. Foreign … [Read more...] about Domestic garment producers face order shortage in H1
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Vietnamese experts in Cambodia receive top honour
The Gold Star Order is presented to the Vietnamese experts who assisted Cambodia’s revolution from 1979 to 1989 at a ceremony in Hanoi on July 12 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese experts who assisted Cambodia’s revolution from 1979 to 1989 were honoured with the Gold Star Order, the highest distinction of Vietnam, at a ceremony in Hanoi on July 12. On behalf of the honourees, former expert Vu Oanh expressed their pride to receive the noble award, affirming that they will continue upholding traditions to join the Party, State and people in nurturing the sound neighbourliness, friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia in all aspects. Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong emphasised that over 40 years ago, facing the Khmer Rouge’s heinous and barbarian crimes against the Vietnamese and Cambodian peoples and responding to the urgent request by the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese experts in Cambodia receive top honour
Hotlines to receive corruption-related information set up
Hanoi (VNA) – The Government Inspectorate’s bureau for corruption prevention and combat on December 18 issued a document announcing the establishment of hotlines and email receiving information on cases having signs of corruption. From the beginning of this month, the bureau has received relevant information through hotlines 08048228 and 0911156161, and email [email protected] Earlier, the Presidential Office announced the order of the President on the promulgation of nine laws adopted at the sixth session of the 14th National Assembly, including the revised law on corruption prevention and combat. The Ministry of Public Security also set up a hotline 0692342593 to receive reports from organisations, agencies and individuals.-VNA … [Read more...] about Hotlines to receive corruption-related information set up
Vietnamese agricultural products win more export orders to Europe
Vietnamese agricultural products drew great attention at SIAL Paris 2018 Conquering Europe During the five days (from October 21 to 25) of global food marketplace SIAL Paris 2018, Long Son JSC, which operates in processing and exporting cashew nuts, signed contracts worth $6 million with European customers. In 2017, Long Son earned $217 million from exporting cashew nuts, and its turnover is expected to reach $240 million by the end of this year. The export order received in France will be the launching platform for their exports in 2019. Operating a chain of vegetable processing plants located across the country, with decades of experience in exporting fresh and processed vegetables, it was not difficult for Dong Giao Foodstuff Export JSC (DOVECO) to conquer European customers and win a canned vegetable export order valued at $4 million. “After the event, we will continue negotiating with customers for more export orders with higher values,” said the leader of DOVECO. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese agricultural products win more export orders to Europe
Vietnam banks warn of scam calls and emails for credit card info
The warnings have been issued in the light of recent reports in which customers have received emails and phone calls, supposedly from the police or even the banks themselves, asking for personal information, including credit card and card verification numbers. Thanh of HCMC recently received an email from the Vietnam Prosperity Bank (VPBank) asking for her name, home address and password to gain access to her bank account. “These are all private information of card holders, so there’s no reason why the bank would email us to ask for them,” she said. Thu, 68, from the central province of Quang Ngai, recently received a phone call from a man who claimed to be working for the police who said she was suspected of being part of a drug trafficking ring in Hanoi. Thu was asked to provide all information regarding the money she had stored in banks, and to transfer an undisclosed amount of money to an unknown account for a “lesser sentence.” “I panicked and … [Read more...] about Vietnam banks warn of scam calls and emails for credit card info