Cassava exports set to earn 1.5 bln USD this year. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is expected to export 1.5 billion USD of cassava in 2015, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Developm𝓡ent.
The country shipped 3.42 million tonnes of cassava abroad in the first 10 months of the year, making 1.09 billion USD. This is year-on-year increases of 22.6 percent in volume and 19.1 percent in value.
China is currently Vietnam’s largest importer. It purchased 89.1 percent of Vietnamese cassava exports during the period, up 37.1 percent in volume and 33.03 percent in value. Other buyers include Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Middle East and Malaysia.
The ministry said it believed that cassava exports will expand further if the country gains access to overseas markets other than China.
The cassava industry is planning to head to the US and the EU. It aims to earn 2 billion USD from exports by 2020.
According to the Vietnam Cassava Association, Vietnam plants nearly 600,000 hectares of cassava annually at an average yield of 17.63 tonnes per hectare.
Southern Tay Ninh province ranks first in terms of average yield and second in cultivation area.-VNA
Expanding cassava cultivation will increase jobs and generate higher incomes for farmers, thus contributing to socio-economic development, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Cao Duc Phat, said.
The export tax for sliced cassava was reduced from 5 percent to zero last weekend after the Finance Ministry released Circular No. 141 on revising the tax.
The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
This latest order builds on a previous agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow last year for 40 engines, bringing the total number of Trent 7000 engines ordered by the airline to 80.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien acknowledged that despite concerted efforts by ministries and local authorities in combating fake and substandard goods, the situation remains highly complicated, attributing the persistent challenges to high profits luring numerous participants, increasingly sophisticated violations, limited resources within enforcement agencies.
The group also placed among the Top 5 energy companies in Southeast Asia and secured the top spot among the largest Vietnamese enterprises featured on the list.
The zone will cover 1,881 ha, comprising functional areas for production, logistics, trade and services, digital technology industry, information technology, and innovation.
Dung underlined several key objectives, including a comprehensive review of the legal framework governing SOEs, and called for updates that reflect international standards and support modern, transparent governance.
While the US market has become more difficult to access due to new tax policies, Australia could play the role of a trade cushion, helping to reduce shocks and maintain export momentum for Vietnam's shrimp industry.
Vietnam Cycle Expo 2025 will coincide with the Vietnam Sport Show 2025, an international exhibition on sports and outdoor entertainment, expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors in the three-day event.
Cassava exports set to earn 1.5 bln USD this year. (Photo: VNA)
