• THE MOUTHPIECE OF THE VIETNAM ASSOCIATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

Patent registration, practical options for brand growth

The National Office of Intellectual Property (Ministry of Science and Technology) has issued rulings to accept valid petitions with three patent registrations by author Nguyen Van Hai-Xuan An ward, City of Phan Thiet. "Irrigation system with multi-function sprinkler to care for fruit trees," "Hook to fix watering pipes for dragon fruit trees," and "Eccentric sprinkler heads".

Vietnam wants to increase dragon fruit export to Australia, New Zealand

Vietnamese businesses are seeking to export more fresh and processed dragon fruits to Australia and New Zealand as the demand for this fruit in both markets is increasing.

Vietnamese rice must increase brand recognition in ASEAN

ASEAN has been a huge potential market for Vietnamese rice, and export firms should have a strategy to expand in the market of nearly 700 million people with similarities in culture and lifestyles, Nguyễn Thị Thu Thủy, deputy director of Export Support Centre under the Việt Nam Trade Promotion Agency has said.

Exploiting "gold mine" from by-products of pangasius processing

Not only is the export fish fillet sector steadily reaching out to challenging markets, but "descendant" items such as fishmeal, fish fat, fish oil, bones, and fish offal are now commodities. Domestic and international markets are "hungry" for these items. Because this is a high-value input material source, it is used in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, medicine, nutrition, animal feed, and fertilizer.

Brand Vietjet expands Northeast Asian flight network with three new routes

Vietjet will open two direct routes connecting Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi to Japan’s third and fourth biggest cities, Nagoya and Fukuoka, in early July.

Vingroup aims for over 6 billion USD of revenue in 2022

Vietnamese multi-sector corporation Vingroup aims for net revenue of about 140 trillion VND (6.06 billion USD) this year, an increase of 11.4 percent year on year and after-tax profit of about 6 trillion VND (260 million USD), heard the firm’s annual stakeholders’ meeting held on May 11.

The new ladder is rebranded as Phuc Thanh An cordyceps to increase its accessibility to the Kazakh market

Simultaneously, in the next few years, Phuc Thanh An will continue to conduct research in order to develop additional pharmaceutical goods that will aid in the treatment of illnesses with high efficiency, thus becoming a symbol of confidence and the first choice of pharmaceutical products

Weaving silk from lotus in Vietnam

The fine strands that can be extracted from the delicate lotus flower have the potential to be combined with the silk produced by worms.

Xiaomi becomes second-largest smartphone manufacturer in Vietnam

Xiaomi has officially surpassed a series of long-standing names in the Vietnamese market to rise to the second position among the biggest smartphone manufacturers in the first quarter of 2022.

Filmore triumphant at Asia Pacific Property Awards

Filmore’s project The Filmore Da Nang won in three categories at Asia Pacific Property Awards.

Agricultural connectivity bolstered in Dong Thap province

A six-day forum on bridging One Commune, One Product items in the Mekong Delta is set to leave a mark on agricultural production and bolster regional connectivity by turning the region into a deserving place to live.

“Fruit garden of Vietnam” on display at Italy’s Macfrut trade fair

Vietnamese agricultural products are on display at Macfrut 2022: Fruit and Vegetable Professional Show held in the city of Rimini, Italy from May 4 - 6.

Organic vegetables becoming popular in HCM City

HCM City consumers’ willingness to again spend on organic foods to improve their health after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic is fuelling their development, experts said.

Development of non-fired building materials faces difficulties

According to the program to develop non-fired building materials in Vietnam to 2030, recently approved by the Prime Minister, the production and use of non-fired building materials will reach the rate of 35-40 percent by 2025 and 40-45 percent by 2030. It is not an easy target to achieve because, currently, non-fired building materials still face many difficulties in both production and consumption.

EU represents largest export market for Vietnamese clams

The EU is currently the nation’s largest clam export market with Vietnamese clam exports to the bloc increasing sharply amid growing demand and stable production of this product group locally.

Vietnam’s frozen sapodilla fruit promoted in Australia

Vietnam’s frozen sapodilla was the highlight at a trade promotion event held by the Vietnam Consulate General in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia, and the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia at Paddington Market in Sydney on April 30.

Informal charges continue to decline: PCI 2021

Informal charges continue to decline in most business-government interactions, according to the 2021 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) released by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) last week.

Suitable local rice prices help to boost exports

Vietnam offers advantages when its rice is traded in the international market thanks to its high-quality and reasonable prices, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

Vietnam recognizes largest honey bee hive in Ca Mau

The Vietnam Record Association has recognized a honey bee hive in Ca Mau as the largest of its kind in the country.

OCOP Summer Fair opens in Ha Long city

The One Commune One Product (OCOP) fair - Summer 2022 was officially launched on April 28 at the Quang Ninh Exhibition of Planning and Expo Center in Ha Long city.