Vietnamese food is drawing attention at the 42nd FOODEX, Japan’s largest international food and beverage exhibition, which opened in Chiba prefecture on March 7.
Tokyo(VNA) - Vietnamese food is drawing attention at the 42nd FOODEX, Japan’slargest international food and beverage exhibition, which opened in Chibaprefecture on March 7.
Seventeen Vietnamese firms are displaying products, including fruits, vegetables,cashews, rice product, aquatic products, and juices. They are fromlocalities with potential for agro-fishery product export, namely HCM City,Hanoi, Nghe An, Bac Giang, Hai Phong, Ninh Binh, Dong Thap, Ben Tre, TienGiang, Dong Nai, Lam Dong, Binh Duong, and Phu Quoc.
Vietnamese Charge d'Affaires in Japan Nguyen Truong Son said duringhis Vietnam visit in January, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed toallow imports of Vietnamese red dragon fruits to Japan.
Vietnamese reddragon fruits are being showcased for the first time at a big trade fair likeFOODEX, Son said, adding that bringing Vietnamese agricultural products to thispromising market will push the development of the country’s agriculture andtrade in Japan.
VietnameseTrade Counselor to Japan Nguyen Trung Dung said FOODEX Japan 2017 represents agreat opportunity for Vietnamese firms to connect with potential clients.Vietnam has recorded an increase of 140 percent in shipment ofagro-forestry-fishery products to Japan.
Vietnameseagricultural products have huge potential in the Japanese market, Dung said,noting that firms should focus more on promotion activities and ensuring stableand high quality supply to carve out a niche in the market.
Kazuki Mizutanifrom VOX Trading Company in Japan said Vietnamese red dragon fruits are popularin Japan. Vietnamese firms need to ensure the quality of their products at areasonable price to make inroads into the Japanese market.
The trade show, whichlasts through March 10, gathers 3,250 enterprises from 83 countries andterritories worldwide and is estimated to welcome 80,000 visitors.-VNA
Vietnam aims to develop a comprehensive and sustainable agricultural value chain with close links to global chains and in tandem with climate change response, stated Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong.
The value of seafood exports in the first two months of 2017 was estimated at 844 million USD, representing a year-on-year decline of 3.1 percent, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
Vietnam was estimated to ship 273,000 tonnes of coffee abroad for 616 million USD in the first two months of 2017, down 7.3 percent in quantity but up 22.3 percent in value on a yearly basis.
Under a draft to amend and supplement the Government's Decree 125/2020/ND-CP on administrative sanctions for violations of tax and invoice regulations, the Ministry of Finance has proposed classifying the failure to issue invoices into five different levels. Infraction levels will correspond to fines of 1 million VND to 80 million VND, depending on the nature and number of invoicing violations.
A new airline developed and invested by Sun Group — has officially announced a strategic partnership with Amadeus IT Group (Amadeus), one of the world’s leading travel technology companies. This agreement not only lays the foundation for a modern digital infrastructure but also marks a pivotal step in SPA’s global expansion strategy, enabling the airline to access international distribution networks and reach customers worldwide.
Of the total, 107,700 were new firms, with combined registered capital of 928.4 trillion VND (35.4 billion USD), up 10.6% in number and 5.5% in capital compared with the same period last year.
Experts agree that a combination of technology, enforcement, education and cross-border cooperation is essential to protect copyrighted content in Vietnam’s growing digital ecosystem.
Poland is Vietnam’s largest export market in Central and Eastern Europe, with key staples including seafood, textiles, footwear, coffee, and cashew nuts.
Cashless payments are growing at an impressive rate, averaging 30–40% annually. Vietnam’s per capita cashless transaction volume now trails only China, with total value of 295.2 quadrillion VND (11.26 trillion USD), or 26 times of its GDP.
A draft resolution on piloting a digital asset and cryptocurrency market is being developed, aiming to create a broad-enough regulatory sandbox that enables investor participation and provides practical grounds for policy refinement in areas such as risk management and anti-money laundering.
Viettel was ranked third for overall mobile performance with a score of 82.56 just behind UEA’s e& (88.05) and Quatar’s Ooredoo (87.05) and ahead of Singapore’s Singtel (82.53). Vinaphone took second in 5G speed with a score of 78.11, trailing only behind e&.
PM Chinh proposed MUFG work closely with the Ministry of Finance to improve legal frameworks and support the establishment and operation of the international financial centre in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
The Prime Minister emphasised the significance of maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, promoting growth, and improving the harmony between monetary and fiscal policies.
Petrovietnam will step up the development of new products and the expansion of international markets to reduce reliance on the domestic market. It also plans to optimise capital use, manage cash flow and costs, streamline operations, and enhance workforce quality to achieve its 2025 goals.
Vietnam has so far attracted 43,346 valid FDI projects with a total registered capital of 517.14 billion USD. The accumulated disbursed capital is estimated at nearly 331.46 billion USD, accounting for 64.6% of the total registered capital.
More than a product showcase, Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2025 is designed as a comprehensive ecosystem where businesses, experts, and consumers can share knowledge, explore technologies, and connect for collaboration.
Both sides expressed their hope that the outcomes of the discussion will continue to improve the efficiency of customs clearance activities at the customs clearance points and dedicated transport routes of the Huu Nghi – Youyi Guan international border gate pair.
The maximum retail price of E5 RON92 petrol has increased by 207 VND to 19,608 VND (0.75 USD) per litre while that of RON95-III rose by 234 VND to 20,074 VND per litre.
Vietnamese booth in the fair (Source: VNA) 
