Can Tho urgently preparing for Vietnam International Agriculture Fair 2022(CTO) - On 24th October, Mr. Nguyen Van Hong - Vice Chairman of Can Tho city People's Committee - chaired a working session with leaders of Can Tho Investment - Trade Promotion and Exhibition Center and relevant units to review the preparation works for Vietnam International Agriculture Fair 2022.
PetrVietnam endeavours to ensure energy supplyThe Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) has made every effort to ensure electricity, gas and petroleum supplies in the context of market tension, affirming its pivotal role in the country's economy.
Can Tho welcomes RoK hydrogen projectThe Mekong Delta city of Can Tho welcomes the Republic of Korea’s SK Energy Co., Ltd. to develop a hydrogen project in the city, given that clean energy is crucial for the city to promote sustainable development and environmental protection, Nguyen Van Hong, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee said.
Nine month GDP up 8.83 percentVietnam’s GDP grew by 8.83% in the first nine months of 2022, the highest increase in the period of 2011-2022.
Petrol prices down in latest adjustmentRetail prices of oil and petrol dropped from 3pm on October 3 following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance.
Vietnam E-commerce Index 2022 ReportVietnam earned 85.9 points in the Vietnam E-commerce Index 2022 Report, maintaining the second place in the nationwide rankings.
Vietnam’s rice exports to surpass annual targetVietnam's rice export is likely to surpass the target set for this year, said Chairman of the Vietnam Food Association Nguyen Ngoc Nam.
Deep processing to develop the local agricultural productsVietnam's annual fruit and vegetable output has reached 31 million tonnes, but processing rates are only around 12% to 17%. As a result, the processing industry only meets about 8% to 10% of the fruit and vegetable output's annual output.
Vietnam’s aquatic exports to Russia record strong reboundVietnam's seafood exports to Russia have sharply recovered after many months of interruptions due to the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, surging 36% in July and 98% in August, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Important achievements recorded in domestic economic situation in eight months: MPIDespite the changes in the world situation, Vietnam has made positive recovery in business and production activities, stabilised macro-economy, controlled inflation, and ensured major economic balances, according to a report by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) delivered at the Government regular meeting on September 6.
Can Tho leaders hosted COP26 President Alok Sharma(CT) - On August 28th, Standing Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien received Mr. Alok Sharma - President of the 26ᵗʰ United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and Mr. Iain Frew, British Ambassador - Designate to Vietnam, who are visiting Can Tho to learn about the impacts of climate change on the city.
Vietnam targets over 70% mechanisation rate for crop production by 2030: MinisterVietnam aims to reach a minimum rate of 70% of mechanisation in crop production by 2030 and income of a farmer will be around 120 million VND (5,140 USD) per year by 2030, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said on August 25.
PM asks for solutions to speed up national key transport projectsPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the first meeting of the state steering committee for national key transport projects in Hanoi on August 10, during which he requested ministries, sectors and localities to apply comprehensive measures to speed up the implementation of the projects to expand development space for regions.
Promoting exports of agricultural products to AustraliaOn August 2nd, the Coordination Office for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Mekong Delta based in Can Tho city, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh city and related units jointly organised an exchange session with enterprises importing and exporting agro, aquatic products, seafood and livestock between Vietnam and Australia.
Mekong Delta Economic Report 2022 releasedThe agricultural sector has grown but was still not strong enough to revive the region's economy, according to the second annual Mekong Delta Economic Report 2022 released in Can Tho city on August 1.
Nine agricultural items surpass 1-billion-USD mark in export turnoverNine agricultural products have recorded an export turnover of over 1 billion USD since the beginning of this year, heard a seminar on July 26.
PM orders work start on new terminal of Tan Son Nhat airport in Q3Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently ordered construction of Terminal T3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport be started in the third quarter of 2022 and the facility be put into use in September 2024.
Can Tho city boosts cooperation with MozambiqueOn June 22nd, Secretary of the Can Tho municipal Party Committee Le Quang Manh and other city leaders hosted a reception for visiting President of the Mozambican Assembly Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias and her delegation.
WB committed to support Vietnam in implementing Mekong Delta master planThe World Bank (WB), an important development partner of Vietnam, is committed to support the Vietnam in implementing the newly unveiled Mekong Delta Regional Master Plan.
Vietnam Airlines to resume flights from London Heathrow Airport this monthThe national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines said it will officially resume operations at Terminal 4 of London Heathrow Airport in the UK from June 22.