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European firms eye local market By Hung Le Visitors drop by a European food booth at the Food and Hotel Vietnam 2019 expo – PHOTO: HUNG LE HCMC – Many enterprises in Europe are seeking business opportunities in the Vietnamese market by taking part in the Food and Hotel Vietnam 2019 expo, which kicked off at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in HCMC's District 7 on April 24. BT Tee, general director of UBM Vietnam, the organizer of the 10th exhibition, said that of the 446 participating firms from 36 countries and territories, 50% of them came from European countries. The high number proved that firms from Great Britain, Austria, Poland, Belgium, Ireland, France, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Russia, Finland, Spain, Italy and Turkey were greatly interested in the local market. The event was aimed at providing visitors with knowledge of the food, beverages and hotel equipment and services available in the local and global markets. BT Tee said that … [Read more...] about European firms eye local market

Heineken Silver beer launched in Vietnam The Saigon Times Daily Heineken continues to delight consumers by launching a new taste variant created by Heineken’s Master Brewers, Heineken Silver Heineken, a well-known international premium beer producer, has excited millions of consumers for decades with its products and legendary consumer experiences. The firm continues to delight consumers by launching a new taste variant created by Heineken’s Master Brewers, Heineken Silver. Heineken Silver is a smooth and easy-to-drink beer, which retains the signature Heineken full-bodied taste known around the world since 1873, suitable for a wide range of occasions. While Heineken original remains popular in Vietnam, Heineken sees clear consumer demand for more ways to enjoy a Heineken. Heineken Silver is designed to be the perfect premium beer to enjoy anytime, thanks to it being a well-balanced, refreshing beer, low in bitterness, while still keeping the signature Heineken … [Read more...] about Heineken Silver beer launched in Vietnam

Machinery, packaging increasingly important in F&B sector By Le Hoang A trade visitor asks for product information at Vietfood & Beverage and Propack 2019 – PHOTO: LE HOANG HCMC - The increasing demand for hygienic foods and beverages (F&B) with traceability is putting more pressure on F&B producers, requiring them to continuously invest in modern facilities and packaging to satisfy the market trend. Nguyen Van Nga, deputy head of the Agency for Southern Affairs, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said that the local F&B sector has sharply enhanced the quality and quantity of its products, creating strong potential for growth in the coming years, particularly in cities and towns where the standard of living has improved. Using modern machinery and packaging is now the primary concern of F&B producers, Nga said at Vietfood & Beverage 2019 and Propack 2019, international expos that kicked off today, August 7, in HCMC. Ly Kim Chi, … [Read more...] about Machinery, packaging increasingly important in F&B sector

Suntory PepsiCo pursues a healthy environment By Minh Tuan The signing ceremony of PRO Vietnam - PHOTO: COURTESY OF SUNTORY PEPSICO VIETNAM At Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam, the effort to protect the environment is ceaseless and tireless. Having achieved numerous goals in nurturing sustainable growth, an important part of which is to keep the environment clean, green and beautiful, the leading beverage maker has recently strived further for a more ambitious target: recycling all wastes from its production. Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage has lately joined PRO Vietnam, a coalition of nine leading companies from the consumer goods and packaging industry, to pursue the circular economy, specifically to make recycling of packaging more accessible and sustainable. PRO Vietnam marks the first time that competing businesses are collaborating to collectively work on improving the environment of Vietnam. As one of the leading brands in Vietnam, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam … [Read more...] about Suntory PepsiCo pursues a healthy environment

A touch of the sun By Quoc Hung A worker installing a home solar energy system in HCMC. This source of renewable energy is becoming more popular in the city – PHOTO: THANH HOA The solar panel market is thought to be promising as the demand for this source of energy among households and businesses is on the rise in Vietnam, going alongside with the development of large-scale solar power projects nationwide Over the past few days, Vo Hong Van has been quite elated since the home solar power system installed on the rooftop of his house on Pham Van Hai Street in Ward 2, Tan Binh District, HCMC, has produced some initial desirable results. The electrical power generated by this system whose total design capacity is 6,375kWp can not only be used for his family but also sold to Tan Binh Power Company. Additionally, his home has now become cooler as the solar panels prove more effective than ordinary roofing sheets when it comes to heat resistance. This is one of the … [Read more...] about A touch of the sun

HÀ NỘI Laws and resolutions were top of the agenda during the 20 days of the National Assembly session. Speaking at the closing ceremony yesterday, Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said seven bills were approved and passed into law. “The NA has fulfilled all working agenda in legislation, supervision and making decisions on important national works,” she said. Laws passed included many that had raised public concerns such as the revised Law on Education, Labour Code, Law on Public Investment and Law on Alcohol Harm Prevention. Also on Friday before the meeting closed, lawmakers approved a resolution to improve efficiency implementing policies and laws on land planning, management and use in urban areas. The NA will also be keeping a close eye on child abuse issues as part of a new set of policies to be implemented next year. They were two of ten resolutions approved. The laws and resolutions would serve as an important legal basis to address practical issues, accelerate … [Read more...] about NA wraps up with working agenda fulfilled

Le Van Hoa, a farmer in the southwest of Viet Nam is being hailed by local residents as King of green-skinned grapefruit since he owns a remarkable grapefruit variety. — Photo dantri.com.vn BEN TRE (VNS)— A farmer in the southwest of Viet Nam is being hailed by local residents as King of green-skinned grapefruit since he owns a remarkable grapefruit variety. Le Van Hoa, 68, from Son Dinh Commune in Ben Tre province's Cho Lach District, is also known a "bare-foot scientist." Through self-learning, he has created new farming techniques which have brought about high value products for fruit growers, especially green-skinned grapefruit — the province's specialty. Hoa had a strong attachment to gardening since he was a small child because his parents were farmers. With an area of 5,000 sq.m of land given to him after he got married, he started to grow orange, lemon and tangerine trees. His family faced financial difficulties since farmers with bumper crops were seeing small … [Read more...] about ‘Bare-foot scientist’ helps farmers with innovation

Herbicides 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and paraquat are officially banned in Việt Nam. — Photo laodong.com.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a diktat prohibiting the use of plant protection products containing paraquat and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) in Việt Nam. The decision to eliminate the two herbicides from the list of plant protection chemicals was made after scientific evidence showed that the chemicals posed a danger to both humans and the environment, Plant Protection Department said. Paraquat, a chemical weed killer, and 2,4-D, an organic compound, are used to control a broad range of weeds, but leaves cereals, lawn turf, and grasslands relatively unaffected. 2,4-D can be found in numerous commercial lawn herbicide mixtures, and is widely used as a weed killer for cereal crops, pastures, and orchards. Over 1,500 herbicide products contain 2,4-D as an active ingredient. According to the … [Read more...] about Govt bans 2,4-D, paraquat in Việt Nam

Many motorbike and car drivers ignore traffic regulations, including installing substandard lamps, posing a danger for other road users.— Photo phapluatdansinh.vn HCM CITY — Many motorbike and car drivers ignore traffic regulations, including installing substandard lamps, posing a danger for other road users. The Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper reports that it is very easy to find lamps with high illumination at motorcycle repair shops and car shops in HCM City. According to staff at a motorbike shop in Thủ Đức District, the preferred lamp is the xenon or high-intensity discharge (HID) version, which provides brighter headlights and increases the visibility of peripheral objects such as street signs and pedestrians, often left in the shadows by standard halogen lighting. These lamps come from China and cost between VNĐ250,000 (US$11) to VNĐ1 million ($44.4) each. Additional accessories are required to install and replace the lamps on a motorcycle, according to a mechanic in … [Read more...] about Substandard lights pose risk to road users

Business leaders share views at WEF ASEAN Successful WEF on ASEAN concludes Deputy PM calls on young Vietnamese people to be less obedient Suu Kyi pleased with Myanmar’s progress PM meets with multinational corporations A view of Hà Đông District in the southwest of Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đạt Viet Nam News Trọng Kiên HÀ NỘI — Ranking among the world’s largest capitals and with a population of around 7.6 million, Hà Nội seems to be almost bursting at the seams with unceasing traffic and chaotic hubbub. The 1000-year-old capital of Việt Nam is a lot of things — its cultural quirks, historical richness and economic vitality might be fascinating; but most wouldn’t consider it an ‘organised’ city, in the sense of modern urban centres that have come to characterise much of the developed, post-industrial economies. At least, not yet. Authorities in Hà Nội are attempting to rectify this ungainly mess with an ambitious ‘smart city’ … [Read more...] about Hà Nội City makes the case for a smart transformation