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MDF production line at Thanh Thanh Dat MDF JSC's factory in Ha Tinh Province. — VNA/VNS Photo While many products exported to the UK enjoyed strong increases thanks to the UK-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), Viet Nam’s timber industry is facing difficulties in expanding in this market, requiring manufacturers and exporters to change their business strategies. In fact, Viet Nam’s wood industry is seeing declining sales overseas. The export value in July was estimated at US$1.41 billion, down 5.5 per cent against June and 1.6 per cent year-on-year, according to a report of the General Department of Forestry under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). This was the second month that the export of wood and timber products decelerated. Earlier, figures from the General Department of Customs showed the export turnover of wood and wood products reached $1.4 billion in June, down nearly 11 per cent year-on-year. Ending July, wood and wood products were … [Read more...] about Viet Nam’s timber industry urged to seek new opportunities in the UK

MDF production line at Thanh Thanh Dat MDF JSC's factory in Ha Tinh province. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - While many products exported to the UK enjoyed strong increases thanks to the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement ( UKVFTA ), Vietnam’s timber industry is facing difficulties in expanding in this market, requiring manufacturers and exporters to change their business strategies. In fact, Vietnam’s wood industry is seeing declining sales overseas. The export value in July was estimated at 1.41 billion USD, down 5.5% against June and 1.6% year-on-year, according to a report of the General Department of Forestry under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). This was the second month that the export of wood and timber products decelerated. Earlier, figures from the General Department of Customs showed the export turnover of wood and wood products reached 1.4 billion USD in June, down nearly 11% year-on-year. Ending July, wood and wood products were … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s timber industry urged to seek new opportunities in UK

NEW DELHI -- India's government on Wednesday withdrew a data protection and privacy bill which was first proposed in 2019 and had alarmed big technology companies such as Facebook and Google, announcing it was working on a new comprehensive law. The 2019 law had proposed stringent regulations on cross-border data flows and proposed giving the Indian government powers to seek user data from companies, seen as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stricter regulation of tech giants. A government notice said the decision came as a parliamentary panel's review of the 2019 bill suggested many amendments, leading to the need for a new "comprehensive legal framework". The government will now "present a new bill", the notice added. IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Reuters the government has started drafting the new bill, "which is in good advanced stages", with a public release "very close". The government aims to get the new bill approved and made into law by early 2023 in the … [Read more...] about India nixes privacy bill that alarmed big tech companies, works on new law

The group was launched in late July by All Doors One Room (Ador), a label under the HYBE group that represents K-pop titans BTS. Hanni, Korean-Australian singer Danielle, and three remaining Korean members - Minji, Haerin and Hyein - make up the group of five. Their ages range from 14 to 18 years old. Since their official debut on July 22, the group has dropped many MVs including "Hybe Boy," "Hurt," "Attention" and "Cookie." According to Allkpop, a website that covers news about K-pop, Hanni's appearance has become a hot topic. The site stated that many people complimented Hanni's appearance in online community posts, saying things like "She's so cute! I like her!" or "Wow, she's so pretty." According to Koreaboo, another K-pop related news site, a person commented online: "With her round face and lovely smile, she is most likely the visual of the group. She is also of interest because of her unique background - Australian of Vietnamese descent." Born in 2004, Hanni's … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-Australian debuts in new K-pop girl group NewJeans

Hu tieu (rice noodles) have long been a must-try dish on any visit to Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, but the five-colored hu tieu in Can Tho City offers visitors a fun twist on the long-standing local specialty. The Cai Rang floating market is one of Can Tho’s most popular tourist attractions, and those who choose to take a boat ride through Cai Rang rarely pass up the opportunity to try the hu tieu sold by Huynh Huu Hoai (Sau Hoai) and his family on the banks of the Rau Ram Canal in the city’s An Binh Ward. What makes Sau Hoai’s hu tieu so popular is his family's unique takes on the dish -- a pizza-inspired version and naturally-dyed one featuring five vibrant colors. Sau Hoai leads three generations of family members each day as they produce hu tieu for hungry tourists and locals alike. Each and every noodle thread produced by Sau Hoai and his family is handmade and sun-dried until their texture reaches the perfect balance of soft and chewy. To ensure that his noodles … [Read more...] about Five-color ‘hu tieu’: New twist on traditional noodle in southern Vietnam

Hanoi welcomes the South Korean company's plans to participate in environmental and urban projects in the city. South Korean businesses are seeking investment opportunities in fields of green growth, environment, climate resilience, smart city, and waste treatment in Hanoi. Overview of the meeting. Photo: Thanh Hai South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Park Noh-wan delivered South Korean businesses' wishes during a meeting with the Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung on August 2. According to Park, a cooperation mechanism is necessary for Hanoi’s authorities and South Korean businesses to address any emerging issue, and they called for the city to help contractors accelerate several projects, including a shopping mall in the West of Hanoi, and a project of Charmvit Corporation in Soc Son District. The ambassador also proposed both sides hold an investment conference to discuss cooperation opportunities in the future. Park noted the two … [Read more...] about S.Korea businesses seek investment opportunities in Hanoi