The UK is imposing an import tariff of 17.4 percent on fragrant rice. However, according to the UKVFTA, high-quality Vietnamese fragrant rice imported into the UK market enjoys import tax exemption, making Vietnamese rice more competitive than those produced by other countries, such as Thailand. According to the forecast by Mr. Nguyen Canh Cuong, Vietnamese Trade Counselor in the UK, thanks to the UKVFTA, high-quality Vietnamese fragrant rice exports to the UK market this year will climb ten times higher compared to last year. The batch of 60 tons of premium fragrant rice imported by Vinaseed's Long Dan Company in the UK is now available for sale at its supermarket chain with a retail price of 15.5 pounds per 10 kilograms or VND465,000 per 10 kilograms. According to VNA, in 2019, the UK imported more than 671,000 tons of rice, worth US$531 million, ranking ninth among the ten largest rice importers in the world. Of which, Vietnam exported nearly 1,719 tons, worth $1,296 million. … [Read more...] about First 60 tons of Vietnamese rice enter UK under UKVFTA
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Molded rice cakes make for a sweet Tet in central Vietnam
Packaged cakes are put in a carton box to be distributed to wholesalers.Banh in originated in Thua Thien-Hue Province under Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), Vietnam's last royal family, and has become a specialty of Quang Nam Province and Da Nang City during Tet. The cake tastes better with green tea. … [Read more...] about Molded rice cakes make for a sweet Tet in central Vietnam
Festive spirit on Khanh Hoa spring onion farm
Le Thi Ty, 47, eats banh chung for breakfast after finishing one row of spring onions. Work starts from 5:30 to 10:30 a.m. She earns VND1,200 ($0.1) per kilogram of onions, and an average of VND170,000-180,000 ($7.4-7.8) each day. Harvest season lasts around 20 days. … [Read more...] about Festive spirit on Khanh Hoa spring onion farm
Party Congress continues discussion of draft documents on January 28
Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue (standing) moderates discussions of the 13th National Party Congress on January 28 morning. In the previous day, 23 delegates delivered presentations assessing the implementation of the resolution of the 12th National Party Congress and the “Doi Moi” (Renewal) policy over the past 35 years. … [Read more...] about Party Congress continues discussion of draft documents on January 28
Education Minister outlines 9 achievements, 5 problems in educational sector
Higher education establishments have shifted from yearly training scheme to credit-based training. The assessment and examination of master's and doctoral training quality has been implemented more strictly. The quality of dissertations and theses is closer to international standards. Higher education establishments have shifted from yearly training scheme to credit-based training. The assessment and examination of master's and doctoral training quality has been implemented more strictly. The quality of dissertations and theses is closer to international standards. … [Read more...] about Education Minister outlines 9 achievements, 5 problems in educational sector