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VGreen notes that healthier drinks are the party trend of the future A decade ago, “green consumption” was still very new to consumers. This not only made it difficult for businesses and manufacturers in the food and beverage sector but also hindered the needs of customers to access healthy products. Established in 2006, VGreen has been a pioneer in the production of alcohol substitutes with ingredients mainly from fresh tropical fruit and green tea from Vietnam. From the successful experience of producing pure fermented grape wine and juice in the central province of Binh Thuan in 2015, the brand continues to resonate, becoming the pioneer in producing Kombucha tea from Thai Nguyen tea in a cooperation programme with Thai Nguyen Department of Science and Technology. VGreen works with Vietnamese provinces to use their fruit materials Faithful to the mission of building and spreading a safe and healthy lifestyle, VGreen puts quality, sustainable efficiency, and … [Read more...] about VGreen spreading vast benefits of living greener

Strong impression at Seafood Expo Vietnam’s clam products recently drew international attention at the 2022 Global Seafood Expo from April 26 to 28 in Barcelona (Spain), the center of the EU’s fisheries industry. The boldly designed pavilion showcasing Vietnamese clams drew some 100 importers from Spain, Italy, France, the United States, Portugal, the UK, Turkey, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Korea, Egypt, Israel, the Czech Republic, and Denmark. Clam products are introduced to buyers at the 2022 Global Seafood Expo On display were clam meat, steamed white/brown clams, processed products steamed clams with garlic and butter, and clams cooked with tom-yum sauce. Three of Vietnam's leading seafood companies, Go Dang Joint Stock Company (GODACO), Ben Tre Seafood Joint Stock Company (BESEACO), and Ben Tre Aquaproduct Import-Export Joint Stock Company (AQUATEX), were selected to participate in the exhibition due to their deep involvement in … [Read more...] about No need to clam up about Vietnam’s bivalve exports to EU

Japfa policy change irks chicken farmers-illustration photo, source: freepik At the end of April, some affiliated farms in Buon Ma Thuot city in Dak Lak province were quietly closed, and a lot of equipment for livestock has now become useless. Some of them have even had to sell their homes or suffer billions of VND in losses with chicken breeding. Hoang Thi Cuc, a farmer in Hoa Thang ward, poured in over $108,000 into lodging and began to work with Japfa in 2019 to feed 15,000 chickens, but he has now abandoned the farm. “At the time, Japfa said that we could recoup capital within the next three years. So we decided to borrow money and rent land to build the farm. However, after the first year and gaining some profit, we have suffered losses since then. To cut the losses, we stopped receiving chickens from the company for the last six months and have decided to abandon the farm,” said Cuc. Cuc said the farm was losing $8,700 and land rent for every farrow of chicken. While … [Read more...] about Japfa policy change irks chicken farmers

People choose food products at a Saigon Co.op supermarket in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo To strengthen food safety, HCM City’s Food Safety and Hygiene Management Board will closely monitor foods sold by retailers to ensure customers buy products with clear origin. City authorities are also encouraging consumers to buy products with clear labels on origin. The board, the city Department of Industry and Trade, and supermarkets and convenience stores have been instructed to keep strict control over food quality. Pham Khanh Phong Lan, head of the board, said food production, processing, distribution, and import-export establishments would be closely monitored. "Consumers like to buy food at traditional markets because they may be cheaper" but some products lack clear origins, she said. "Upgrading food quality in traditional markets and enhancing modern distribution systems is essential." Enterprises must comply with food safety regulations, work with the board to carry out … [Read more...] about HCM City strengthens food quality control

Norwegian Ambassador Grete Lochen writes to Việt Nam News on Norwegian Constitution Day, celebrated on May 17. Another Norwegian Constitution Day has come. I am very happy but also emotional to share my last address on this day as Norwegian Ambassador to Việt Nam. Norwegians celebrate May 17 as our National Day. On this day in 1814, Norway’s first constitution was signed. The Norwegian constitution is the second oldest in the world still in use. 208 years have passed but the core values of sovereignty of the people, separation of powers and individual rights enshrined in our Constitution remain because they form the backbone of Norway today. Openness, free exchange of opinions, inclusive decision-making processes and effective rule of law are the cornerstones of a modern, dynamic society. Therefore, the Norwegian society understands that we must continue to protect these values actively at home and through our international work. This is more important than ever in a world of … [Read more...] about Norway-Việt Nam to further cooperate in various fields

Female scientists honoured at the Kovalevskaya award ceremony on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Professors Nguyễn Thị Thanh Mai and Nguyễn Minh Thủy have won the 2021 Kovalevskaya awards for female Vietnamese scientists. The award ceremony was held on Monday. Thanh Mai, deputy principal of Việt Nam National University, HCM City, chaired and completed 14 scientific research projects at all levels, of which there were 10 ministerial-level projects and four provincial-level projects. She also published 135 scientific articles, of which 75 were published in international journals and 66 in national journals. One of Thanh Mai's notable works was a study titled "Building high standard extraction process from wormwood root and evaluating pharmacological effects in the direction of supportive use treatment of stomach ulcers”. The results of this study have oriented the production of herbal drugs to treat stomach ulcers. Minh Thủy's achievements include a "repository" of rigorous … [Read more...] about Female Vietnamese scientists honoured at the 2021 Kovalevskaya awards

It was recorded on May 16 that at a fast food shop on Hai Ba Trung Street, District 3, the price of banh mi with ham was adjusted from VND20,000 per loaf to VND25,000 per loaf; Vietnamese pork bologna and Vietnamese rice pyramid dumplings also had new prices. The sellers said that the prices of Vietnamese pork bologna, baguette, and herbs all went up, so they were forced to raise the selling price. Although the selling price is increased, it is only to compensate for the slippage, not to make a profit. At a store in Tan Chanh Hiep Ward in District 12, specializing in selling fried Vietnamese pork bologna and Vietnamese square Northern sticky rice cakes, the prices rose by VND5,000-VND10,000 per item. For example, a one-kilogram Vietnamese square sticky rice cake costs VND80,000, an increase of VND5,000; Vietnamese pork bologna and grilled cinnamon pork paste fetch VND230,000-VND240,000 per kg, up VND10,000 per kg. Moreover, the home delivery fee is also higher than before, from … [Read more...] about Consumer goods increase continuously, supermarkets pledge to stabilize prices

The Thai ethnic people regard this as a communal cultural and artistic activity in which everyone in the village has the right to participate in and enjoy. The festival is divided into two parts: The ceremonial part consists of rituals of worshiping the gods, the essential prose told by a shaman about the establishment of the village, praising ancestors and people with meritorious services. The festival part is a system of 26-50 acts performed by a shaman or "guests" such as chopping firewood, farming, sword dancing, sweeping the home, a flute musician... each of them having a god from Muong Troi who come down to attend (played by a shaman). Furthermore, there is a part of playing traditional musical instruments such as gongs, khua luong, drums, boong bu, and flutes; as well as folk games such as chop singing, bamboo dancing, array playing, tug of war, and cotton ball throwing. In 2017, Xang Khan festival was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, contributing to … [Read more...] about The Kin chieng booc may festival of Thai ethnic group in Thanh Hoa province

The 5B Small Theatre, one of HCM City’s leading private theatres, will present a series of new plays for children every weekend this summer. — Photo courtesy of the theatre HCM CITY— The 5B Small Theatre is preparing to stage a series of new shows for children this summer that will acquaint them with folk stories, fairy tales and traditional culture. The shows presented by the first and leading private drama troupe in HCM City will enact old stories and characters from Vietnamese fairy tales set in traditional culture and lifestyles. The first production, Bộ Lạc Nanh Trắng (The Village), is about bravery, self-respect, honesty and friendship. It carries messages encouraging young people to work together and fight negativity. The production uses elements from the book series of Vietnamese fairy tales, Kho Tàng Truyện Cổ Tích Việt Nam (The Treasure of Vietnamese Fairy Tales), collected and rewritten by Nguyễn Đổng Chi, one of the country’s most popular cultural researchers. … [Read more...] about HCM City troupe prepares summer shows for kids

Norwegian Ambassador Grete Lochen writes to Việt Nam News on Norwegian Constitution Day, celebrated on May 17. Another Norwegian Constitution Day has come. I am very happy but also emotional to share my last address on this day as Norwegian Ambassador to Việt Nam. Norwegians celebrate May 17 as our National Day. On this day in 1814, Norway’s first constitution was signed. The Norwegian constitution is the second oldest in the world still in use. 208 years have passed but the core values of sovereignty of the people, separation of powers and individual rights enshrined in our Constitution remain because they form the backbone of Norway today. Openness, free exchange of opinions, inclusive decision-making processes and effective rule of law are the cornerstones of a modern, dynamic society. Therefore, the Norwegian society understands that we must continue to protect these values actively at home and through our international work. This is more important than ever in a world of … [Read more...] about Together for a sustainable and greener future