The country in 2020 exported 6.15 million tons of rice worth some US$3.07 billion, dipping around 3.5% in volume due to food security purposes but up 9.3% in value against the 2019 figures. Also, the export price of Vietnamese rice reached US$499 per ton, rising 13.3% compared to that of 2019. This is the highest price of rice for export in recent years, which has brought about benefits to local rice farmers. … [Read more...] about Over 200 traders licensed to export rice
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Two returnees from U.S. test positive for Covid-19 20 days after arriving home
Vietnamese citizens returning home from abroad disinfect their hands at a quarantine center. The Health Ministry on January 21 confirmed two fresh Covid-19 cases who are local men returning home from the United States and transiting in South Korea – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – The Health Ministry on January 21 confirmed two fresh Covid-19 cases—local men returning home from the United States and transiting in South Korea—found to be infected with the disease 20 days after their arrival in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Two returnees from U.S. test positive for Covid-19 20 days after arriving home
Human trials of second homegrown COVID-19 vaccine begin
If the first phase shows positive results and meets safety standards, the second phase will be carried out with a larger sample scale. The first phase is expected to finish in April. The second phase is scheduled to be conducted in Vũ Thư District, Thái Bình Province in July this year. … [Read more...] about Human trials of second homegrown COVID-19 vaccine begin
Flood-affected people receive support from donors
Meanwhile, VNĐ500 million ($22,000), which was raised from a musical performance organised by the Trưng Vương Theatre in Đà Nẵng and ‘Green Dream’ charity club, has been sent to help disaster-affected poor people in mountainous areas of Quảng Nam Province before Tết (lunar New Year). — VNS … [Read more...] about Flood-affected people receive support from donors
American veterans deliver flood relief for Việt Nam
“I was horrified to learn that central Việt Nam was battered by six typhoons in three weeks,” stated Ron Carver. “When I received photos and videos from the War Remnants Museum, I knew I had to share these with the American people and seek donations to help with the recovery.” … [Read more...] about American veterans deliver flood relief for Việt Nam
