American agricultural products are available in many parts of Vietnam and some are becoming well-received in the country of 100 million people. Agriculture plays a prominent role in trade relations between the US and Vietnam, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper has said. US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper at a press conference in Hanoi. Photo: NLD The ambassador shared the idea at the United Tastes of Food and Wine Reception held in Hanoi earlier this week in collaboration between the US Embassy, the California Milk Advisory Board, and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. To boost the market share of American agricultural products in the Southeast Asian country, relevant agencies are working for further availability. “We are looking for ways to expand US agricultural imports into Vietnam,” Ambassador Knapper said. What Ambassador Knapper said might be true, based on the fact that American agricultural products are safe and … [Read more...] about [Vietnam-US relations] Agriculture – a prominent pillar in US-Vietnam trade: Marc Knapper
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Car prices rise due to auto parts shortage in Vietnam
The prices of automobiles in Vietnam have been continuously increasing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic due to a dearth of auto parts. Many Peugeot car models manufactured and assembled by Vietnam’s Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO) will see price hikes of VND20-40 million (US$854-1,709) beginning in September. This is not the first time THACO has increased the prices of its products since the pandemic was put under control. The cost of other models assembled by THACO, such as the Kia Sonet and Kia Seltos, also jumped by tens of millions of dong. (VND10 million = $427) Despite the price hikes, many buyers are on three-to-six-month waiting lists for their new cars. Toyota Vietnam hiked the listed prices of its two best-selling MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) models Avanza and Veloz by VND10 million ($427) in early August. The Toyota Avanza series now sells for VND558-598 million ($23,800-25,500), while the Toyota Veloz costs VND658-698 million ($28,100-29,800). Some … [Read more...] about Car prices rise due to auto parts shortage in Vietnam
Vietnam needs extra 368 billion USD to achieve net zero emissions
Workers checking a roof top solar system (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - As the energy industry has a crucial role in achieving net zero emissions by 2050, it requires a structural transition toward green growth. Therefore, Vietnam needs assistance from developed countries regarding both financial and technical issues . To detail the national green growth strategy, the Prime Minister on July 22 approved the national action plan on green growth for 2021-2030 with four important goals. The goals are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions per GDP, to green economic sectors, to green lifestyles and promote sustainable consumption, and to green the transition on the principles of equality, inclusion, and resilience. Speaking at the conference on the impact of COP26 on the energy transition towards green growth launched on August 17, Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, deputy minister of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, said that resources are the biggest problem in realising the … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs extra 368 billion USD to achieve net zero emissions
“Produce more from less”: Danish agricultural philosophy for Vietnam
Denmark, through strategic sector cooperation (SSC) with Vietnam, helps implement national action plan in agriculture while promoting the engagement of stakeholders in the value chain. Among issues shared at an event held in Hanoi on August 17, Vietnamese officials, experts, and businesses were impressed with the philosophy of “producing more from less” in Denmark’s agri-food sector. Denmark targets the climate-neutral food industry by 2050. Photo: Danish Agriculture and Food Council Troels Jakobsen, Trade Counsellor of the Embassy of Denmark, said Denmark produces three times more food than the Danish population can consume, with some of the lowest greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. The idea was shared at Seminar – Business Matchmaking held in Hanoi on August 17 to discuss Danish experiences and solutions in sustainable agri-food production. Meanwhile, Jeppe Søndergaard Pedersen, International Chief Advisor, the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, … [Read more...] about “Produce more from less”: Danish agricultural philosophy for Vietnam
Hanoi hosts int’l dental exhibition and congress
Visitors at a booth in the exhibition (Photo:VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam International Dental Exhibition and Congress 2022 - VIDEC 2022 themed “Dentistry in the New Era” kicked off in Hanoi on August 17, bringing together 200 domestic and international delegates. Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan highlighted the significance of VIDEC 2022 , saying that it contributes to strengthening communications, helping raise public awareness about oral health protection. He affirmed that the Ministry of Health always supports useful activities of professional associations and the Vietnam Medical Association in improving the public health. Nearly 100 scientific reports of Vietnamese scientists and those from over 10 countries around the world have presented dental issues. Advanced and modern dental products of the leading dental manufacturers from the US, Australia, Switzerland, Thailand, France, Japan, Italy, Germany, the Republic of Korea, … [Read more...] about Hanoi hosts int’l dental exhibition and congress
☀️ Morning digest on August 18
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has called for work to be accelerated to perfect the Party and political systems, socio-economic management, and the fight against corruption and negative behaviours. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) Chairing the 22nd meeting of the central steering committee for corruption and behaviour prevention and control in Hanoi on August 17, Trong also requested the submission of regulations regarding power control to the Politburo for approval towards fighting corruption in inspection, supervision, Party discipline enforcement, audit, investigation, prosecution, trial and enforcement of judgments, law-building, use and management of public finances and assets, and press and media activities. Read full story - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said that Vietnam wants to cooperate with Israel in … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on August 18