A Policy Dialogue on “Auction Mechanism for Sustainable Development of the Renewable Energy Market” was held via video teleconference by independent think tank Vietnam Initiative for Energy Transition (VIETSE) on January 11.
Capital flows into green growth projects have still seen positive signals despite adverse impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic on foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam.
Photo for illustration (Source: VOV)The analysis of the International Trade Center (ITC) also revealed that although Nordic countries typically import Arabica coffee, there remains plenty of room for the nation’s unroasted and decaffeinated coffee beans, as well as specialty and organic coffee, to penetrate the demanding market, reported VOV. However, local firms have faced a number of difficulties over recent times when it comes to exporting coffee to the Nordic market due to the region tending to import high-quality coffee, mostly Arabica coffee and paying special attention to sustainable production. Furthermore, there are also challenges in terms of geographical distance, along with the stringent standards set by other European countries and small orders. Vietnamese enterprises have therefore been advised to comply with market regulations, manage the use of banned substances, tighten control over all stages of the supply chain, and devise appropriate product marketing strategies,