A seminar between businesses of Vietnam and India held within the framework of the Indus Food 2019 trade fair (Photo: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnamese firms are introducing confectionery, beverages and fruits at the Indus Food 2019 fair, which opened on January 14 in Greater Noida city in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state. The two-day event allows Vietnamese entrepreneurs to introduce the country’s farm produce in the local market, while seeking business opportunities with Indian and international importers. A seminar between businesses of Vietnam and India was held within the framework of the trade fair, with the participation of officials in diplomacy, agriculture, trade and industry. During the event, some Vietnamese firms are set to ink distribution deals in the South Asian nation with Indian partners. Indus Food is among the largest international trade fairs in foodstuff and beverages. More than 450 Indian and international businesses are … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firms attend Indus Food 2019 in India
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Vietnam promotes agricultural products at int’l fair in India
Binh Thuan dragon fruits were introduced at the event (Source: VNA)This event, jointly organized by Koelnmesse YA Tradefair Pvt Ltd. and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) attracted about 150,000 visitors. This year’s international trade fair covers an area of 35,000 m2 with the participation of more than 500 companies across the world, including Vietnam, Brazil, Australia, the Republic of Korea, Poland, China, Turkey and Italy. Annapoorna World of Food India, over the years has successfully benchmarked itself as "the most important international sourcing trade fair for food and beverage trade, catering and retail market" in India and its neighbouring countries. A wide range of Vietnamese products are introduced at the exhibition such as sweet, beverages and especially dragon fruit. Since its inception, the Annapoorna World of Foodt has become the most important sourcing platform of the industry and is the leading meeting place for the food and beverage … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes agricultural products at int’l fair in India
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Can Tho invites investors to investment promotion conferenceThe Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will hold an investment promotion conference on August 10, inviting investors for 54 projects worth nearly 124 trillion VND (5.44 billion USD). At a press conference on the conference on August 1, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Thanh Thong said investors have already expressed interest in 44 out of the 54 projects on offer, and some are ready to start work immediately on 22 projects. He added that some projects attracted two or more investors, so the city will set criteria to select the best among them. Among the 54 projects, 21 are in real estate, 9 in culture-sports and tourism, 9 in agricultural and industrial infrastructure, 8 in transport, 4 in logistics and power, 2 in cultural-sport and health care infrastructure and 1 in information technology. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is expected to deliver a keynote speech and chair the conference, … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 2/8
Agricultural production problems under scrutiny to enhance competitiveness
Agricultural production problems under scrutiny to enhance competitiveness By Trung Chanh Farmers are seen working on a rice field in the Mekong Delta. VCCI is working out policy proposals to cope with difficulties and challenges faced by the agricultural sector to increase its competitiveness – PHOTO: TRUNG CHANH CAN THO – The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) is working out policy proposals to cope with difficulties and challenges faced by the agricultural sector in the Mekong Delta and the country as a whole to increase its competitiveness, officials said. This is one of the main topics to be addressed by the VCCI in its State-level study on the economy’s competitiveness, ordered by the Central Theoretical Council. At a working session with the government of Can Tho City on July 17, Luong Minh Huan, deputy head of the Institute for Business Development under the VCCI, noted that besides assessing the overall competitiveness of the economy, … [Read more...] about Agricultural production problems under scrutiny to enhance competitiveness
ADB to contribute to doubling farming incomes in India’s Madhya…
“Water plays a critical role in India’s food production and the welfare of the poor in rural areas,” said ADB Principal Water Resources Specialist for South Asia Mr. Arnaud Cauchois. “With agriculture under continuous pressure to meet society’s needs, given population growth and changing dietary habits, ADB’s project will support technical and institutional innovations to produce considerable gains in irrigation water use efficiency.”About 84% of all water withdrawals are used for agriculture in India, where 42% of all agricultural land is irrigated. However, current average efficiency of irrigation water use is only 38%, pointing to the need for a serious improvement in performance. Productivity of irrigated water is further hampered by low crop yields and cultivation of low-value crops.The project will help contribute to doubling farming incomes in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh by expanding irrigation networks and system efficiency. … [Read more...] about ADB to contribute to doubling farming incomes in India’s Madhya…