ppps bringing enterprises and cooperatives together

PPPs bringing enterprises and cooperatives together

Over the past 10 years, experiences from agricultural public-private partnerships have produced encouraging results and led to Vietnam’s Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture model becoming a case study at Harvard University. VIR’s Hai Van spoke with Dr. Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, director of the International Cooperation Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, about the future of this model.
container shortages causing price hikes and export struggles

Container shortages causing price hikes and export struggles

Despite the heavy storms sweeping through the central provinces recently, most of Vietnam’s exported agricultural products still saw bumper crops. However, exporters are facing difficulties transporting their products as there are not enough containers available. Meanwhile, the competition from China is gradually returning to the world, further magnifying the issue.
brands display economic force for the nation

Brands display economic force for the nation

Along with contributions in building an image for Vietnam in the international market, honouring domestic high-quality goods and services in the framework of the Vietnam Value Programme needs to improve their value for the country, including in terms of contributions to the state budget and export turnover.
domestic ma activities bolstered by private sector

Domestic M&A activities bolstered by private sector

The government’s steady economic restructuring and integration into the global economy have benefited its private sector, with phenomenal growth both in the number of private companies and their contribution to the nation’s GDP. These improvements have resulted in a thriving mergers and acquisitions market. Vu Thanh Le, CEO of LM Capital, discussed with VIR’s Hai Van the key to success in this promising market.
th group illustrates its value with nutritious milk varieties

TH Group illustrates its value with nutritious milk varieties

As one of the most popular dairy brands in the domestic market, TH Group has been recognised as one of the chosen brands within the national Vietnam Value Programme, seeking to promote locally-sourced and high-quality goods.
competition aided with national brand initiative

Competition aided with national brand initiative

The biennial Vietnam Value Programme has kicked off the promotion of high-quality goods and services produced by domestic companies since the beginning of the month. VIR’s Hai Van spoke with Vu Ba Phu, director general of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, about the ins and outs of the programme.
preliminary decision on tyre exports flusters the market

Preliminary decision on tyre exports flusters the market

The global demand for rubber and tyre products has been consistently increasing throughout the last decade, with Vietnam being one of the top suppliers of these items. However, trade remedies imposed by export markets present rocks in the way of domestic manufacturers, who are now looking for solutions to avoid such measures.
rising shrimp exports require responsibility

Rising shrimp exports require responsibility

Vietnamese shrimp is among the most-favoured agricultural products in overseas markets. However, with increasing exports also come more complications as domestic producers must comply with high standards set forth by foreign importers and their governments to avoid trade remedies.
balanced recovery to battle unemployment

Balanced recovery to battle unemployment

Although Vietnam is pursuing positive economic growth this year and next, it will have to find new ways to provide sufficient employment for millions of people currently out of work.
macadamia nuts ripe for billion dollar expansion

Macadamia nuts ripe for billion-dollar expansion

Vietnam wants to earn around $1 billion from growing macadamia by 2030, and although some plantations have achieved partnerships with domestic buyers, the targeted revenue for the small nuts with butter-like flavour and creamy texture might be hindered by incomplete supply chains and other issues.
fish sauce producers in a tight spot

Fish sauce producers in a tight spot

Traditional fish sauce is one of the most typical components in Vietnamese cuisine and while its nutritional value has been analysed thoroughly, getting EU customers to consume it more regularly remains a challenge. With the domestic industry declining in the last few years, manufacturers and institutions are yearning for solutions to promote their favourite spice abroad.
vrdf highlights advantages of value chain development

VRDF highlights advantages of value chain development

Amid the heavy impact the pandemic has had so far on Vietnam’s economy, possible solutions to overcome the crisis and come out even stronger have been under discussion at this year’s Vietnam Reform and Development Forum. At the event, participants like the World Bank’s current vice president for the region highlighted enticing recipes for the continuation of Vietnam’s success story.
measures thrashed out to protect sugar farmers

Measures thrashed out to protect sugar farmers

While local sugarcane farmers have been taking a fair dent from the effects of the pandemic, regional competition fuelled by the commitments of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement has further put pressure on them, leading to a daunting situation for the already declining sector. To protect local farmers from more harm and rejuvenate the domestic sugar industry, the prime minister has urged ministries and agencies to find solutions.
airlines reinventing the skies for agricultural business lines

Airlines reinventing the skies for agricultural business lines

While many of the worlds’ aircraft have been grounded throughout the pandemic, local airlines have found ways to support Vietnam’s agricultural export businesses in the wake of sky-high freight charges.
vietnam impervious to potential us cotton ban

Vietnam impervious to potential US cotton ban

Plans by the United States to ban Chinese cotton is unlikely to affect Vietnam’s garment and textile industry as a large portion of the materials the Southeast Asian nation imports come from the US.