The Vietnamese animal feed market is considered very promising with the value of $6 billion a year. However, feed producers have faced difficulties because of African Swine Fever (ASF). Big investments The Vietnamese animal feed market is considered very promising with the value of $6 billion a year. However, feed producers have faced difficulties because of African Swine Fever (ASF). Not only CP, other enterprises, both Vietnamese and foreign, have poured tens of billions of dollars into plans to expand their production. Difficulties Luong Bang Vietnam's livestock exports expected to fetch US$1.2 billion this year The livestock and related sectors’ exports were worth US$855.4 million in the first nine months of the year and is expected to reach $1.2 billion for the year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. … [Read more...] about African Swine Fever challenges Vietnam’s animal feed producers
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Japanese geometric origami artworks showcased in Vietnam
Arts Japanese geometric origami artworks showcased in Vietnam The Saigon Times Daily Thursday, Dec 12, 2019,17:42 (GMT+7) Japanese geometric origami artworks showcased in VietnamThe Saigon Times Daily Professor Mitani Jun poses for a photo with his geometric origami works - PHOTO: COURTESY OF ORGANIZER HCMC - The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam will organize an exhibition showcasing geometric origami artworks by Professor Mitani Jun from December 16 to 20. The Japanese professor, who comes from the University of Tsukuba, will also hold a workshop on geometric origami at the center on December 21. Professor Mitani Jun specializes in computer-aided origami design, or simply, designing origami with computer software. The spherical and 3D origami is a new concept of origami, involving three dimensionality and even curved surfaces. Differing from the traditional origami process, this innovative … [Read more...] about Japanese geometric origami artworks showcased in Vietnam
Folk festival in downtown Hà Nội
HÀ NỘI — Various folk activities will be on show at the first ever Folk Culture in Contemporary Life Festival this weekend at Lý Thái Tổ Park in downtown Hà Nội. Folk arts will be displayed at the event. Photo congthuong.vn Phạm Thị Lan Anh, an official from Hà Nội Department of Cuture & Sports said products by traditional handicraft villages around the city will be featured at the event, while various folk art forms will be performed between December 13 and 15 including ca trù (ceremonial singing), hát xẩm (singing by buskers) and folk dances. The event aims to celebrate Hà Nội's new title as it has been named one of 66 new members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)’s Network of Creative Cities. Ceramics of Bát Tràng, silk weaving in Vạn Phúc, bamboo weaving in Phú Vinh and … [Read more...] about Folk festival in downtown Hà Nội
Vinh Phuc charms investors with pro-business environment
Part of Khai Quang Industrial Zone in Vinh Yen city, Vinh Phuc province In a recent symposium shedding light on the investment potential of Vinh Phuc province to businesses from the EU and the US, Ywert Visser, vice chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Eurocham), noted that it is by no means difficult to name successful European businesses operating in Vinh Phuc, like Piaggio from Italy and De Heus from the Netherlands. Significantly, De Heus Vietnam has made it among the top 5 animal feed makers in the country, with remarkable contributions to the agricultural development of Vinh Phuc and Vietnam. In the words of Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Vu Dai Thang, with a strong presence of overseas investors, in the past years Vinh Phuc has succeeded in shaping out an enabling ecosystem for industrial development matching the requirements of investors and businesses from Europe and the US. These investors wield significant capital and require support from … [Read more...] about Vinh Phuc charms investors with pro-business environment
Christmas and New Year promotions at Saigontourist’s hotels
Hotel News Christmas and New Year promotions at Saigontourist’s hotels By Thanh Nguyen Thursday, Dec 12, 2019,16:24 (GMT+7) Christmas and New Year promotions at Saigontourist’s hotelsBy Thanh Nguyen The Hotel Grand Saigon operated by Saigontourist is a perfect place to celebrate Christmas and New Year in HCMC - PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAIGONTOURIST HCMC – Hotels and tourist sites under Saigontourist Holding Company have rolled out numerous promotions in celebration of Christmas 2019 and New Year 2020. Hotel Grand Saigon Saigon Palace Restaurant on the second floor of the Hotel Grand Saigon will serve a Christmas buffet dinner from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., featuring turkey, lobster and other Christmas delicacies. Diners are entitled to a welcome Sangria cocktail and free flow of wine, beer, soft drinks and mineral water. Music and art shows will be performed during the buffet, accompanied by dance … [Read more...] about Christmas and New Year promotions at Saigontourist’s hotels