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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VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
According to reports by the Japanese media outlet, the Communist Party's economic tool of choice, the five-year plan, puts the technology sector at the centre of Vietnamese ambitions to become an upper-middle-income country by 2025. In an effort to meet this goal, Vietnam recorded a handful of high-profile investments last year, including Pegatron, a supplier for Apple and Samsung, and LG Electronics, which relies on the Vietnamese market for its vehicle and smartphone businesses. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
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
Organic dragon fruit cultivation expands in Long An
Efficient irrigation helps farmers save 50 - 80 per cent on irrigation water compared to manual irrigation and 10 – 40 per cent on fertiliser, reducing production costs by VNĐ2 – 4 million (US$86 - $172) per hectare a month, according to the department. … [Read more...] about Organic dragon fruit cultivation expands in Long An
Thu Duc City to commence operations in a day
With the establishment of Thu Duc City, HCMC can contribute even more to the nation’s economic growth and boost the development of Southern Key Economic Zone (SKEZ), which comprises HCMC, the industrial hubs of Dong Nai and Binh Duong, the cash crop province of Binh Phuoc, the maritime transportation center of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Tay Ninh Province, and two Mekong Delta provinces of Tien Giang and Long An. … [Read more...] about Thu Duc City to commence operations in a day