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A vast array of companies are getting involved with foreign markets, especially Europe (Photo Le Toan) With years of experience in exporting produce to the EU, Phan Van Thuong, director of G.O.C Food Processing Export JSC, a private company located in the northern province of Bac Giang, said that his company is investing a large amount of money in expanding its operations. Over the years, the company’s export turnover of foods like pineapples, baby cucumbers, and asparagus to the EU has seen rapid growth. “Our company once had to refuse an order of 35 containers to Germany, and was able to accept 20 instead, because we didn’t have enough material,” Thuong said. According to him, since the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) was signed in late June, some EU companies have contacted his company seeking co-operation. “They’re interested in typical Vietnamese products,” he said. In another case, at the Nafoods factory in the Mekong Delta … [Read more...] about Agri-trade to blossom through EVFTA

Missosology, the world’s leading magazine on beauty pageants, has named Vietnam’s representative at Miss World 2019 Luong Thuy Linh among its Top 4 Second Hot Picks for the ongoing contest in the UK. Missosology has listed Thuy Linh fourth in their list of Hot Picks for the global pageant. Moreover, the publication notes Thuy Linh’s range of talents, in addition to her beautiful face that oozes charm. She stands at 1.77 metres tall with measurements of 89-68-92. Thuy Linh is a native of Cao Bang province and is taking part in the prestigious beauty competition following her win in Miss World Vietnam 2019. At 19 years old, Thuy Linh is currently studying at Hanoi’s Foreign Trade University. As the nation’s representative at Miss World 2019, the beauty departed the country for London on November 21. The grand final of Miss World is scheduled to get underway on December 14 with the Vietnamese beauty expected to put in a strong performance and … [Read more...] about Missosology expects Thuy Linh to make Top 4 of Miss World 2019

A doctor gives medical check-up to local people in northern mountainous province of Cao Bang (Photo: VietnamPlus) A host of problems relating to population quality, structure, and distribution has raised concerns in the meantime. “At present, a man in Vietnam has an average longevity of 72.1 years old, while a woman enjoys 82.3 years old. Accordingly, life span in the country averages 76.6 years old, which is higher than the world’s average. However, the quality of our older generation is facing some problems. According to the World Health Organization in Vietnam, each old person in Vietnam deals with three types of diseases. It shows while the people’s life expectancy is longer, the number of their quality living years is shorter.” Speaking about population achievements over the past time, Loi said the population and family planning work has over the past decade ensured total fertility rate of 2.1 children per woman (Replacement-level fertility). The work has … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s older population face challenges

Politburo member Pham Minh Chinh (L) speaks at a meeting with the Vietnamese embassy in Egypt (Photo: VNA) Cairo (VNA) – Politburo member and Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always attach importance to friendly and cooperative relations with Egypt. Chinh, who has been on a working visit to Egypt from December 8-12, made the statement during his meetings with Speaker of the Egyptian Parliament Ali Abdel-Aal, Egyptian Minister of Local Development Mahmoud Sharawy, General Secretary of the Egyptian Communist Party Salah Adly Abdelhafiz, General Secretary of the Egyptian Socialist Party Ahmed Bahaa El Shafey, and Chairman of the Socialist Popular Alliance Party Mamdouh Habashi. The two sides discussed policies and experience in national development, and specific measures to foster ties between the two States and legislatures, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam treasures relations with Egypt: Party official

Rhino horns seized as exhibits of a trafficking case in Vietnam (Photo: VNA)   Vinh Phuc (VNA) – A refresher course for journalists on reporting about the conservation and rescue of wild animals began in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on May 21. The two-day event aims to popularise the reality of and reasons for wildlife trafficking, as well as share experiences of reporters and experts and expand the network of journalists reporting on the issue. It is organised by PanNature, a Vietnamese non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting and conserving diversity of life. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), over the years, Vietnam has become a “hotspot” of wildlife poaching and trafficking. The country is home to various endangered animals, including more than 400 species being listed in Vietnam’s Red Book. Vietnam should set up policies protecting wildlife creatures, said Nguyen Van Thai from Save Vietnam’s Wildlife. He said the … [Read more...] about Workshop looks to expand network of wildlife reporters in Vietnam