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Bangkok (VNA) - Thai chicken exports rose less than expected in the first half of this year due to COVID-19, according to the Thai Broiler Processing Exporters Association (TBPEA). Thailand exported 470,000 tonnes of chicken in the first six months of 2020, representing a year-on-year rise of 2 percent, with export value of 54 billion baht (about 1.73 billion USD), up 1 billion baht. The local media recently cited TBPEA manager Kukrit Arepagorn as saying the pandemic has caused Thailand’s two main markets, the European Union (EU) and Japan, to cut chicken imports. Chicken exports to the EU dropped by 10 percent as the COVID-19 situation there is not yet resolved, he said, adding that Thailand expects to export 280,000 tonnes of chicken to the EU this year, down from 330,000 tonnes last year. Meanwhile, chicken exports to Japan only rose by 2 percent because the virus outbreak had hit tourism and forced the country to postpone the Tokyo Olympic Games, reducing demand. … [Read more...] about Thailand cuts chicken production as global demand drops

With the cohesive and responsive spirit, as the ASEAN Chair 2020, Vietnam gives the highest priority to promoting solidarity and unity and effective coordination among member countries, as well as  strengthening relations with partners to enhance the capacity to deal with unprecedented challenges: the COVID-19 pandemic and fierce competition in the regional and global geopolitical environment, in which the respect for law, including 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) must be heightened. … [Read more...] about Vietnam aspires to ASEAN unity, effective coordination

Last but not least, that Viet Nam has been hailed as one of the countries most successful in controlling the COVID-19 outbreak at low cost, as well as its assistance and provision of medical equipment and face masks to other countries in their fight against the pandemic have helped raise investors’ confidence. This is a good opportunity for Viet Nam to attract investment and recover the economy, creating momentum for long-term and sustainable development. … [Read more...] about Can Vietnam could take advantage of new foreign investment strategies?

Wild boars are seen at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on August 7, 2020. Photo: Chau Tuan / Tuoi Tre A staff member checks on foods before processing them to feed animals at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on August 7, 2020. Photo: Le Phan / Tuoi Tre Two staff members carry foods into elephant areas at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on August 7, 2020. Photo: Le Phan / Tuoi Tre Two staff members load foods onto a vehicle before transporting them to animal areas at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on August 7, 2020. Photo: Le Phan / Tuoi Tre A staff member processes foods for animals at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on August 7, 2020. Photo: Chau Tuan / Tuoi Tre Fresh vegetables are prepared for animals at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in District 1, Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about Saigon Zoo staff donates 30% of salary to buy foods for animals amid COVID-19

It will focus on the quality of investment connection activities in order to create greater cooperation opportunities, says Dang Xuan Minh, the Deputy Head of the forum’s organising board, when talking to Dau Tu (Vietnam Investment Review) about the event.  … [Read more...] about M&A market boasts huge development potential