Cassava chips exports skyrocket 81% in the nine-month period.
The latest figures represent annual increases of 12.1% in volume and 1.7% in value, with export prices standing at USD352.6 per tonne, a decline of 9.3% against the same period from last year.
Most notably, the export of cassava chips witnessed a sharp rise of 81% in volume and 90% in value, with the export price increasing by 5% to USD226 per tonne compared to USD216 per tonne recorded during the same period last year.
Meanwhile, the export of cassava starch during the reviewed period reached a total of USD573 million, down 1% in volume and 7% in value year on year, with the export price recording a drop of 7% to USD395 per tonne.
China remained Vietnam’s most significant export market, consuming 1.58 million tonnes of cassava and cassava-based products worth USD547 million from its neighbor, up 14.8% in volume and 1.6% in price.
Elsewhere, Taiwan (China) and the Malaysia also recorded strong growth with the export value to these markets increasing by 27% and 11.7%, respectively.
Still, cassava chips and starch exports are anticipated to face challenges as a result of weaker demand from China coupled with low domestic inventories.
Photo exhibition celebrates 1,010 years of Thang Long-Hanoi
A photo exhibition got underway on October 8 at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi to mark the 1,010th founding anniversary of Thang Long, now Hanoi, and the 66th liberation day of the capital city, the Voice of Vietnam reported.
Hanoi's changes after 100 years are depicted through a pair of photos shot by Pierre Dieulfilr of France in 1914 and by Le Huy Cuong of Vietnam (L) in 2014.
On display are 70 images taken by photographers and journalists nationwide.
The photos capture different aspects of life in the capital, including traditions, modernity, its growth as a green and civilised capital city, and efforts made by local authorities and people to fight against the COVID-19 epidemic.
Most notably, the exhibition introduces photos displaying Cay Gao, known scientifically as Bombax ceiba, on the banks of Ho Guom (Sword lake), with the pictures taken in the same place 100 years apart.
The pair of photos were shot by French photographer Pierre Dieulfilr in 1914 and by Vietnamese author Le Huy Cuong in 2014. Through the photos, viewers can see the clear changes which have occurred in the capital over the past century.
The exhibition is scheduled to last until October 14.
Contest on Da Nang’s beautiful moments launched
An online contest ‘Miss Da Nang’ in the form of sharing and spreading beautiful and memorable moments about the natural beauty, daily life and people of Da Nang through articles, images or video clips has just been officially launched, Nhan dan newspaper has reported.
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
The contest is a part of the "Da Nang Miss You" campaign which is taking place from October 6 to November 6, launched by the Da Nang Department of Tourism to revive the domestic tourist market after the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to representatives of the organising board, the total prizes add up to VND200 million. Quality works will be used for the city's media campaigns in the near future.
The jury highly appreciates works with a meaningful meaning, clear message, pervasive power, inspiration or profound human value and are encouraging new content that has never been seen before.
All details about the contest can be found at https://www.danangnho.com and Da Nang nho (Miss Da Nang) fanpage./.