Vietnamâs first batch of rice exported to UK under UKVFTA
The first batch of jasmin rice including 60 tonnes shipped to the UK under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) hit the shelves in London on January 26, reported the Vietnam News Agency.
Photo for illustration (Source: NDO)
The top-quality fragrant rice was imported by the Long Dan Limited Company in the UK from the Vietnam National Seed Group (Vinaseed), and the rice is now sold at 15.5 GBP (21.28 USD) per kilogramme at the firm s supermarket chain.
Since Vietnamese high-quality rice enjoys zero tariff in the UK market under the trade pact, which took effect on December 31, 2021, it will gain competitive edge over rivals, including those from Thailand.
Wednesday, 09:44, 27/01/2021
Russia will lift the entry restrictions on people from Vietnam and some other countries such as Finland, India and Qatar, with flights to these countries set to resume from January 27, the Russian Government has announced.
Passengers wearing masks are seen at an airport in Vietnam. For citizens of four more countries Finland, Vietnam, India and Qatar the restrictions on entering Russia, which were introduced following the COVID-19 spread, will be lifted, the Russian News Agency TASS cited a statement from the Russian cabinet’s press service as reporting.
“The respective decree was signed by Chairman of the Government Mikhail Mishustin,” the cabinet said.