Japan’s decision opens new doors for Vietnamese “thieu” lychee
Japan’s recent decision of importing Vietnamese “thieu” lychee is expected to open new doors for this fruit, according to Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Japan Ta Duc Minh.
“Thieu” lychee is Vietnam’s fourth fresh fruit licensed to be exported to Japan after dragon fruit, mango and banana. (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – Japan’s recent decisionof importing Vietnamese “thieu” lychee is expected to open new doors for thisfruit, according to Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Japan Ta Duc Minh.
“Thieu”lychee is Vietnam’s fourth fresh fruit licensed to be exported to Japan afterdragon fruit, mango and banana, Minh told the Vietnam News Agency correspondentsin Japan on January 9.
Since Japan is one of the choosiest markets inthe world with strict food safety and hygiene standards, the presence ofVietnamese fresh lychee in the market will help widen doors to export to otherdeveloped countries, Minh said.
To make good use of this opportunity, Minhadvised businesses to strictly abide by Japan’s quarantine regulations andstandards on food hygiene and safety.
Fruit exporters must pay special attention tothe quarantine stage because any batches of lychee with pesticide residuesexceeding the Japanese regulation will be returned or destroyed, he said.
He suggested applying advanced preservationtechnology to keep the lychee fresh longer.
In December 2019, the Ministry ofAgriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF) sent a letter to thePlant Protection Department of Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture andRural Development saying to open door for Vietnamese “thieu” lychee.
This is the result of more than five years ofnegotiation efforts between the Vietnamese Plant Protection Department and theMAFF.
The letter was enclosed with regulations onimported plant quarantine for Vietnamese lychee, which took effect fromDecember 15, 2019.
Accordingly, Vietnamese lychee exported to Japanmust be grown in gardens supervised and granted area codes by the PlantProtection Department, and comply with Japan’s regulations on plant quarantineand food safety.
Exported batches must be packed and treated withMethyl Bromide at facilities recognised by the Plant Protection Department andthe MAFF with the minimum dosage of 32g/m3 for two hours under the supervisionof Vietnamese and Japanese plant quarantine officers.
They must be enclosed with a phytosanitarycertificate issued by the Plant Protection Department./.
Vietnam has become the second largest exporter of lychees in the world, accounting for 19 percent of the global market share, according to the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS).
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF) has sent a letter to the Plant Protection Department of Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development saying to open door for Vietnamese “thieu” lychee.
The Vietnamese lychees licensed to be exported to Japan is a good signal, showing that Vietnam's fruit products are able to conquer the most demanding markets.
For 2020, Vietnam’s agricultural sector targets a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 2.8 – 3 percent and an agro-forestry-fishery export turnover of more than 42 billion USD.
A new airline developed and invested by Sun Group — has officially announced a strategic partnership with Amadeus IT Group (Amadeus), one of the world’s leading travel technology companies. This agreement not only lays the foundation for a modern digital infrastructure but also marks a pivotal step in SPA’s global expansion strategy, enabling the airline to access international distribution networks and reach customers worldwide.
Of the total, 107,700 were new firms, with combined registered capital of 928.4 trillion VND (35.4 billion USD), up 10.6% in number and 5.5% in capital compared with the same period last year.
Experts agree that a combination of technology, enforcement, education and cross-border cooperation is essential to protect copyrighted content in Vietnam’s growing digital ecosystem.
Poland is Vietnam’s largest export market in Central and Eastern Europe, with key staples including seafood, textiles, footwear, coffee, and cashew nuts.
Cashless payments are growing at an impressive rate, averaging 30–40% annually. Vietnam’s per capita cashless transaction volume now trails only China, with total value of 295.2 quadrillion VND (11.26 trillion USD), or 26 times of its GDP.
A draft resolution on piloting a digital asset and cryptocurrency market is being developed, aiming to create a broad-enough regulatory sandbox that enables investor participation and provides practical grounds for policy refinement in areas such as risk management and anti-money laundering.
Viettel was ranked third for overall mobile performance with a score of 82.56 just behind UEA’s e& (88.05) and Quatar’s Ooredoo (87.05) and ahead of Singapore’s Singtel (82.53). Vinaphone took second in 5G speed with a score of 78.11, trailing only behind e&.
PM Chinh proposed MUFG work closely with the Ministry of Finance to improve legal frameworks and support the establishment and operation of the international financial centre in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
The Prime Minister emphasised the significance of maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, promoting growth, and improving the harmony between monetary and fiscal policies.
Petrovietnam will step up the development of new products and the expansion of international markets to reduce reliance on the domestic market. It also plans to optimise capital use, manage cash flow and costs, streamline operations, and enhance workforce quality to achieve its 2025 goals.
Vietnam has so far attracted 43,346 valid FDI projects with a total registered capital of 517.14 billion USD. The accumulated disbursed capital is estimated at nearly 331.46 billion USD, accounting for 64.6% of the total registered capital.
More than a product showcase, Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2025 is designed as a comprehensive ecosystem where businesses, experts, and consumers can share knowledge, explore technologies, and connect for collaboration.
Both sides expressed their hope that the outcomes of the discussion will continue to improve the efficiency of customs clearance activities at the customs clearance points and dedicated transport routes of the Huu Nghi – Youyi Guan international border gate pair.
The maximum retail price of E5 RON92 petrol has increased by 207 VND to 19,608 VND (0.75 USD) per litre while that of RON95-III rose by 234 VND to 20,074 VND per litre.
Vietnam is now positioning itself as a global manufacturing hub with a diversified export portfolio, improved product quality, and enhanced price competitiveness.
“Thieu” lychee is Vietnam’s fourth fresh fruit licensed to be exported to Japan after dragon fruit, mango and banana. (Photo: VNA) 
