Infrastructure development

Among other co-operatives that have received assistance, the Thanh Phú Long Agriculture Co-operative in Châu Thành’s Thanh Phú Long Commune last year received instruction in growing techniques under Vietnamese Good Agricultural Practices (VietGAP) from the Việt Nam Co-operative Alliance. The alliance also helped them build a brand name for their dragon fruit and informed them of the importance of origin traceability. … [Read more...] about Organic dragon fruit cultivation expands in Long An

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam needs to develop dedicated technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes to enable its transition to the fourth Industrial Revolution, increasing worker productivity and the country’s competitiveness, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says in a new study. The study named “Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 through Skills Development in Vietnam” examines the logistics and agro-processing industries in the country which are both important for growth, employment, international competitiveness, and the fourth industrial revolution. ADB Country Director for Vietnam Andrew Jeffries suggested Vietnam consider new approaches to ensure inclusion and social protection for entry level workers, especially those at risk of job displacement, and those who need upskilling, while applying the fourth industrial revolution technologies. Adequate and timely investments in skills development can help the country not only to harness the … [Read more...] about Vietnam advised to invest more in vocational training

Dak Lak (VNA) – Enhancing exports via Amazon, the world’s largest Internet retailer by revenue and market capitalisation, is an effective way to help staples of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak reach out to the world in the context that COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on global economy, according to insiders. At a conference held in the locality on January 20, experts discussed measures to step up shipments via the e-commerce platform, and opportunities for Vietnamese firms to boost cross-border sale. Besides, they shared solutions to developing brands in the digital era while introducing several support services to businesses who want to sell products on Amazon. Vice Chairman of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade Huynh Ngoc Duong said that selling products on Amazon will help local goods engage in global value chain, adding many training courses were held to better local firms’ understanding of e-commerce activities. The department also … [Read more...] about Dak Lak promotes shipments via Amazon

West Corridor: Fastest connection between Europe, and new emerging inland Chinese hubs of Chengdu and Xi'an among others; supporting high-tech, automotive, and retail manufacturers located in Western China with cost-effective access into European marketsNorth Corridor: From China's Eastern & Southern coast via Trans-Siberian Railway to Moscow, and further to Poland and Germany; it connects China's engineering and manufacturing hubs in Yangtze & Pearl River deltas to pan-European demand in 18-20 daysSouth Corridor: Traverses three Central Asian countries -- Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia -- as well as Caspian Sea before arriving at Istanbul in 12-14 daysSea transit: Connecting Japan, Korea and Taiwan China to Chinese mainland via ferry services, for onward journey to Europe; as well as Shanghai to Europe via Piraeus, GreeceRoad connection: linking manufacturing base in Vietnam, and South East Asia to Europe Note to editors: … [Read more...] about DHL, Ukrainian Railways and Center of Transport Service Liski to drive rail connectivity between China and Ukraine

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc talks to workers at Hoàng Diệu Port in the northern port city of Hải Phòng. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống NhấtViet Nam News HẢI PHÒNG – Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc visited workers in the northern port city of Hải Phòng on Wednesday ahead of Tết (Lunar New Year), the biggest and most important holiday in Việt Nam.  … [Read more...] about PM Phúc pays pre-Tết visit to workers in Hải Phòng