Vietnamese farm produce introduced at int'l fair in Italy
Vietnamese agricultural products were on display at the 41st edition of Macfrut, an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, in Rimini city of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region from May 8 to 10.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung (third from the right) and Vice Chairman of Lang Son province People's Committee Doan Thanh Son (fourth from the right) meet with Chairman of Macfrut Renzo Piraccini (second from the right) (Photo: VNA)
Rome (VNA) ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ– Vietnamese agricultural products were on display at the 41st edition of Macfrut, an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, in Rimini city of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region from May 8 to 10.
The Vietnamese pavilion exhibited fruits, processed products, along with various types of tea, spices and medicinal mushrooms, drawing the attention of visitors.
Speaking at a networking event held as part of the fair, Renzo Armuzzi, a representative of the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, wished to invite Vietnamese ministries and businesses to visit high-tech agricultural models of the Emilia-Romagna region to explore cooperation opportunities in farm produce processing, storage and transportation.
President of Macfrut Renzo Piraccini applauded Vietnam’s continuous attendance at the fair and expressed his willingness to support so that localities and businesses of both sides can connect with one another and seek partnership opportunities.
The fair drew the participation of more than 1,400 exhibitors, of which 40% came from abroad, making Macfrut 2024 the largest international agrifood fair in the European country.
ౠIt also featured many panel discussions on development trends in the agricultural sector and new innovations.
Vietnamese exhibitors said the fair provided an important opportunity for them to introduce their products to the world, get updates about market demand, meet potential partners, access new agricultural technologies and grasp the latest trends in the production, processing and trade of agricultural and food products./.
Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien held a working session in Hanoi on March 28 with Marco Della Seta, Italian Ambassador to Vietnam and Regina Corradini D’Airenzo, CEO of SIMEST which is responsible for promoting Italian companies' outward investment and providing technical and financial support for investment projects.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 1 for Italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Francesco Lollobrigida, calling for a further strengthening of bilateral ties, particularly in the agricultural sector.
Vietnamese handicraft producers are among nearly 2,600 companies from 86 countries taking part in "Artigiano in Fiera", an international craft exhibition running in Milan, Italy from December 2 to 10.
Party General Secretary To Lam’s upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) is expected to mark a new milestone in the bilateral relationship, creating fresh momentum for trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
In the context of the growing global digital economy, digital transformation and the promotion of e-commerce are key drivers helping Vietnam boost integration, enhance competitiveness, and expand export markets, according to the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency
Tilapia is considered highly competitive in export markets thanks to its affordability, ease of processing, and appeal across both high-end and mass-market segments.
In the first seven months of the year, Phu Tho attracted an impressive 651.7 million USD in foreign direct investment, including 35 newly licensed projects totaling 119 million USD in registered capital and 45 existing projects with an additional capital of 533 million USD.
Under the agreements, VinEnergo will invest in, install, and operate 43 MWp of rooftop solar power capacity and 45 MWh of BESS capacity across the three plants.
Under a draft to amend and supplement the Government's Decree 125/2020/ND-CP on administrative sanctions for violations of tax and invoice regulations, the Ministry of Finance has proposed classifying the failure to issue invoices into five different levels. Infraction levels will correspond to fines of 1 million VND to 80 million VND, depending on the nature and number of invoicing violations.
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.
