During his Mekong Delta trip in early 2020, Hanke visited Phong Dien and Cai Rang floating markets in Can Tho City, considered the heart of the delta - Vietnam's rice basket. The southern city is well-known for its floating markets, picturesque rural canals, and abundant fruit gardens. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta floating markets through a foreign lens
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Thu Duc City to commence operations in a day
As planned, the former District 2 People’s Committee office would serve Thu Duc City’s new committee and council, while that of District 9 hosts the new city’s Party Committee. Thu Duc District's admin offices would merge into other administrative city units. … [Read more...] about Thu Duc City to commence operations in a day
Phu Quoc Airport goes silent
Phu Quoc is the fifth airport in Vietnam to adopt the global trend after Tan Son Nhat in HCMC, Da Nang, Noi Bai in Hanoi, and Cam Ranh in Khanh Hoa Province. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc Airport goes silent
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
Due to the severe impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on supply and value chains, the country’s agro-processing industry will need to make adjustments to adapt to shifting consumer behaviour. While logistics are likely to witness a post-pandemic upswing due to the growth of e-commerce and the changing nature of retail, both agro-processing and logistics must embrace digital supply chains. Indeed, they must launch attractive new digital initiatives, with these factors meaning that the need to upskill and reskill local workers is even more urgent. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
Organic dragon fruit cultivation expands in Long An
Nguyễn Quốc Trịnh, chairman of the Long An Dragon Fruit Association, said that localities should encourage farmers to expand the pilot models, which will help increase both yield and quality, and open up possibilities for exporting to demanding markets. … [Read more...] about Organic dragon fruit cultivation expands in Long An