More American buyers are seeking out made-in-Vietnam goods in a bid to diversify their supply chains, making Vietnam an emerging alternative source destination in the region that could further profit from the bilateral trade relationship.
The Vietnamese developer of ST25, a rice variety that was adjudged the world’s best in 2019, has registered to trademark a new brand in the U.S. - VnExpress International
ST25 rice developer registers new brand in US
By Phuong Anh, Anh Minh May 9, 2021 | 09:00 am GMT+7
The logo of Gao Ong Cua is displayed on the website of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Photo by VnExpress/Dat Nguyen.
The Vietnamese developer of the world’s best rice has registered to trademark a new brand in the U.S. while still pursuing to reclaim the original ST25 brand.
A company in southern Vietnam has registered to trademark Gao Ong Cua (Mr. Cua’s Rice) in the U.S., referring to the rice developed by farmer-scientist Ho Quang Cua.
The company is Ho Quang Tri Ltd, which was established under the name of Cua’s son in Soc Trang Province where the ST25 rice is grown.
Doors open wider for Vietnam exports to the US
By Vien Thong May 1, 2021 | 08:00 am GMT+7
Workers prepare lychees for exports in the northern province of Bac Giang. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh.
A large demand for agricultural produce and electronics products as well as rising e-commerce potential give Vietnamese exporters greater opportunities in the U.S. market, experts say.
The U.S. is a market with much potential for Vietnamese companies, especially as Vietnam has been able to keep the Covid-19 pandemic under control, said Nguyen Huu Tien, director of the HCMC Investment and Trade Promotion Center.
The U.S. was Vietnam’s largest export market in the first four months with the value of shipments surging 50 percent year-on-year to $30.3 billion.
Wednesday, 18:07, 28/04/2021
VOV.VN - Huge opportunities exist for Vietnam and the United States to enjoy a boost in trade co-operation and build closer linkages in the supply chains of goods in the post-COVID-19 pandemic period, said experts at a seminar on April 28 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Nguyen Huu Tin, director of the HCM City Investment & Trade Promotion Center
Nguyen Huu Tin, director of the HCM City Investment & Trade Promotion Center (ITPC), said that Vietnam s economic co-operation relations with the US in recent years has made impressive progress, with the US now being the nation’s largest export market while Vietnam was the US’ sixth largest importer last year.