Long An province looks to raise aquaculture production to at least 60,000 tonnes in 2021
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Of the total, the output of brackish water shrimp is to reach over 15,000 tonnes, while freshwater shrimp is to exceed 45,000 tonnes, up 1,500 tonnes and 500 tonnes, respectively, compared to 2020.
The provincial agricultural sector is focusing on guiding farmers on crops and conducting environmental monitoring to give them timely alerts. The sector is also strengthening the quarantine of fishery varieties, and supervising the development of diseases in different aquatic farming areas.
The province will continue applying technologies in aquatic farming while focusing on upgrading infrastructure for farming activities.
Long An has concentrated on developing brackish water shrimp production regions in Can Duoc, Can Giuoc, Tan Tru, and Chau Thanh districts, on a total area of about 6,800 ha, while piloting the high-tech farming model in a number of areas.
It targets at least 1.3 trillion VND in shrimp farming production value by 2025.
The province will also develop freshwater aquatic products in the Dong Thap Muoi region, such as Tan Hung, Vinh Hung, and Tan Thanh districts.
According to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the province’s aquaculture has seen strong growth in recent years, with expanded farming areas and models boasting high efficiency, such as brackish water shrimp farming and tra fish farming.
The province had nearly 5,500 ha of brackish water shrimp area last year, with an output of 2.7 tonnes per ha and total production of over 13,600 tonnes. At the same time, its total freshwater aquatic production was nearly 44,500 tonnes./.
Bangladeshi media ponder advantages of Vietnamese garment sector
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Bangladeshi newspaper The Daily Star recently run an article highlighting the various advantages of the Vietnamese garment-textile sector, including its low lead time, quality fabric, and upmarket focus, reported the Voice of Vietnam.
The article provides an example from the EU which was cited by the Bangladeshi Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) as part of research last month. They state that for every 100 kilogrammes of t-shirts produced, Vietnam was able to rake in USD2,157.9 last year, in contrast to the figure of USD1,091.5 recorded by Bangladesh.
Furthermore, 2019 saw the rates at USD2,099.7 and USD1,097.5, respectively.
As an explanation for these figures, Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director for the CPD, said the quality of Vietnamese fabrics is substantially better than those from Bangladesh, whilst a section of its people also have a taste for high-end products.
The use of a high-quality fabric guarantees Vietnamese manufacturers better prices from buyers, he explained, adding that the nation also enjoys a higher number of upscale product brands and retailers.
This results in a better image for the country, in addition to a higher ranking in terms of the ease of doing business index compiled by the World Bank, and an inclination towards compliance with regard to human rights and environmental protection practices, he said.
AK Azad, managing director of Ha-Meem Group, one of the leading local garment exporters in Bangladesh, said that Vietnam is able to make intelligent use of its highly-available, top-quality raw materials, whilst also having a low lead time. The nation also ships garments to the EU in 30 days, a process which typically takes far longer for other countries, including Bangladesh.
According to KM Rezaul Hasanat, chairman and chief executive officer of Viyellatex Group, another leading local garment exporter, the country is strong in manufacturing outerwear for people who live in cold climates. This includes exporting high-quality blazers and woven formal shirts and trousers to the EU and United States.
Moreover, the nation also produces a lot of sportswear, with their prices being very high. Indeed, the majority of all globally renowned sports garment brands and retailers source their products from Vietnam.
Bangladesh is a leading global garment producer and can be considered to be a regional rival of the nation in terms of garment production.
Hanoi to organise five goods weeks to stimulate consumption
The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade will organise five Vietnamese Goods Weeks in Hanoi this year to stimulate domestic demand and increase total retail sales, thereby helping businesses and farmers consume products.
Customers buy products at a Vietnamese goods week event.
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Specifically, the five weeks will have a scale of about 100 standard booths each week and will be held in the districts of Ha Dong, Hai Ba Trung, Nam Tu Liem, Quoc Oai and Ba Vi. Businesses and co-operatives will exhibit their food products, textiles, footwear, consumer goods, OCOP products of Hanoi and other provinces and cities.
Notably, Hanoi will support 50 percent of booth costs for participating units with a maximum of two booths per unit; similar support will be provided to each locality. In which, the city will pay attention to support localities and businesses of Hanoi and other localities in consuming agricultural products, aquatic products, and fruit, which face difficulties in consumption due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the same time, it will also strengthen communication and promotion, create the best conditions for businesses to reach consumers and expand the market. The participating units should prepare the source of goods; deploy trade promotion programmes, promotions, advertisements; introduce and promote products to bring practical benefits to customers and visitors who participate in the events.
Products displayed and sold at the events are Vietnamese products guaranteed for quality, food safety and traceability in accordance with regulations.
In order for the programme to be effectively implemented, the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade also requested the People's Committees of districts and towns to review all businesses and co-operatives to participate in the Vietnamese Goods Week of Hanoi 2021, especially agricultural products which are facing difficulties in consumption and OCOP products.
Acting director of the municipal Department of Industry and Trade Tran Thi Phuong Lan said that the programme would contribute to the effective implementation of the campaign "Vietnamese people give priority to using Vietnamese goods" and other programmes of the city such as the trade promotion and One Product One Commune (OCOP) programme.
Therefore, it would help consumers access and purchase Vietnamese goods with reasonable quality and price, thereby promoting the production and business activities of enterprises in the area, contributing to completing the GRDP growth target tasks in 2021 and the 2021-2025 period./.