Vietnam's sea ports handled 608.3 million tonnes of goods in the first 10 months of this year, up 3% annually and fulfilling 84% of the yearly target, according to the Vietnam Marine Administration.
The real estate market is undergoing somewhat of a restructure and now is being considered an ideal time for foreign businesses to find opportunities for mergers and acquisitions with the domestic sector – while domestic enterprises are also more open to investment to relieve pressure.
To help take Vietnamese lychee exports to the next level, a seminar entitled “Vietnamese lychees go global” was held in Hanoi to support and promote the global brand name of the popular Vietnamese fruit.
Vietnamese lychees aim to go global. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) The northern provinces of Hai Duong and Bac Giang are the two leading areas for lychee production. VNA cited the sayings of Tran Van Quan, Vice Chairman of Hai Duong People’s Committee that the province aims to make Vietnamese lychee a global name thanks to its world-class quality. According to Quan, Hai Duong has over 9,000 hectares of lychees, producing 60,000 tonnes per year. About 50 percent are consumed domestically, 40 percent exported to traditional markets and 10 percent to high-end markets. The province is home to Thanh Ha lychee, a variety that has made a name for itself in many demanding markets. The fruit has been granted a Protected Geographical Indication Certificate (PGIC) in Vietnam, as one of the Top 10 producers of prestige, honoured as a quintessence of Vietnamese local specialities. “Our local lychees are grown in accordance with VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards. Remarkably, 189 Planting Area
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