ben tre vietnams coconut kingdom

Ben Tre: Vietnam’s coconut kingdom

Coconuts can be found anywhere and everywhere in Vietnam. The fruit’s versatility is renowned. Juice, candy, rice and meat dishes are all immensely popular, but only in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre can you find the Green Xiem coconut. It’s so special that it was recently granted a certificate of Geographical Indication.
britains big ben to bong again but not on time

Britain's Big Ben to bong again but not on time

LONDON: Big Ben, the bell inside London's iconic clock tower which has been silent since August, will chime again on key upcoming dates but the timing might be a bit off kilter, Britain's parliament said on Wednesday (Oct 18).
ben affleck denies being dropped as batman

Ben Affleck denies being dropped as Batman

SAN DIEGO: Ben Affleck dismissed speculation that he is being dropped as Batman during a Warner Bros presentation Saturday (Jul 22) that introduced the "Justice League" and announced a sequel to summer smash hit "Wonder Woman."
coconut shortage hits ben tre

Coconut shortage hits Ben Tre

Businesses making coconut-based products in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Ben Tre are facing a raw material shortage due to last year’s drought and saltwater intrusion from the sea into rivers.
ben tre coconut growers struggling

Bến Tre coconut growers struggling

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bến Tre, the country’s largest coconut producer, is struggling to increase the income of coconut growers.
pm works with ben tre leaders

PM works with Ben Tre leaders

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on June 18 in Ha Noi met with local leaders of Ben Tre province on socio-economic development, response to saltwater intrusion, and business start-up.
ben en home to many rare species

Ben En, home to many rare species

We arrived at Ben En National Park, one of the most relaxing parks in North Viet Nam, early this month to join a reforestation programme with people in Thanh Hoa's Nhu Thanh District.
first cocoa plant opens in ben tre

First cocoa plant opens in Ben Tre

Puratos Grand-Place Viet Nam, which specialises in bakery, patisserie and chocolate, opened a cocoa collection and fermentation plant – the first of its kind in the country – in southern Ben Tre Province yesterday.
nidec invests in ben tre province

Nidec invests in Ben Tre Province

Japan-based Nidec Corporation started work on a new plant in Giao Long Industrial Park in Ben Tre province yesterday after carrying out several projects in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Ben Tre Industrial Parks Management Authority.
coconut palms symbol of ben tre

Coconut palms - symbol of Ben Tre

Visitors to the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre now have the chance to enjoy its famous fruit, traditional craft products and folk culture.
rivers of fortune for mekongs ben tre

Rivers of fortune for Mekong’s Ben Tre

Mekong Delta province Ben Tre is in the middle of a boom with agriculture and aquaculture the mainstays of this solid growth.  
ben tre endeavouring to improve business climate

Ben Tre endeavouring to improve business climate

The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre is becoming a magnet for investors and companiess due to its great potential, ­especially in agro-fishery.
ben tre seeks new measures for tourism development

Ben Tre seeks new measures for tourism development

Authorities of the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre are striving to promote its distinctive characteristics to lure more tourists to the province.
betrimex accompanies ben tre coconut development

Betrimex accompanies Ben Tre coconut development

Coconuts are the main farm produce in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre. The provincial people, however, have not yet got rich from coconuts until now. This spells the need for a long-term development strategy and an effective cooperation among management authorities, businesses and farmers with a view to pushing up Vietnamese agricultural products development.
pristine beauty of ben en national park

Pristine beauty of Ben En National Park

Located about 46km from the central province of Thanh Hoa, Ben En National Park is an attractive eco-tourism destination which is likened to ‘Ha Long Bay on land’.