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| Vietnam’s chicken meat to be exported to Islamic nations (Photo: tapchicongthuong.vn) |
The Deputy Minister said the market of Muslim countries with a total population of around 2.2 billion people offers opportunities for a number of Vietnam's agricultural products.
To date, Vietnamese companies have exported many products such as tra fish (pangasius), vegetables, fruits and rice to this market. However, the MARD believes that there is still great potential to be exploited.
According to the official, to export agricultural products to Muslim countries, Vietnamese products must have Halal certification. In the coming times, the ministry will focus on implementing solutions to tap this market.
VinFast founder launches global EV charging station company
Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of Vingroup and founder of Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast, on March 18 announced the establishment of V-Green Global Charging Station Development Company (V-Green), according to the Vietnam News Agency.
V-Green’s mission is to invest in the development of a charging infrastructure system that provide maximum support for VinFast to expand globally and propel Vietnam towards becoming one of the world’s leaders in electric vehicle charging station density.
V-Green, of which Vuong holds a 90% stake, will operate as a global partner, spearheading the creation of a comprehensive charging network.
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| A charging station of VinFast (Photo: baodautu.vn) |
This move will allow V-Green to focus solely on infrastructure investment independently from VinFast, and enable the Vietnamese electric manufacturer to prioritise market expansion and sustainable development.
With its goal of developing a green ecosystem and contributing to the electric vehicle transition, V-Green will seek better access to and mobilise capital with preferential interest rates, thereby fuelling VinFast’s rapid expansion into international markets.
In the initial phase, V-Green will directly search for land and partners to establish and expand its charging network in key markets around the world. It will also cooperate with other charging companies to provide charging services to VinFast electric vehicle owners.
In Vietnam, V-Green will be responsible for operating and managing VinFast’s existing charging network. It will additionally invest 10 trillion VND (about 404 million USD) over the next two years to build new stations, upgrade and complete its existing network.
With this threefold increase in infrastructure investment compared to VinFast’s initial plan, V-Green aims to establish charging stations nationwide and make Vietnam one of the world’s leading countries in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. After about five years of operation, depending on each market and actual fundraising capacity, V-Green may consider expanding charging services to other EV manufacturers in addition to VinFast.
The decision by VinFast’s Founder to establish V-Green is a strategic step to globally support and promote VinFast’s sustainable development, said Nguyen Duc Thanh, Chief Executive Officer of V-Green.
VinFast is expected to expand its operation to at least 50 countries around the world in 2024. In addition to key markets like the US, Canada, and Europe, the company is also entering into neighbouring Asian countries such as India, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines as well as the Middle East and Africa.
Garments and textiles emerge as largest Vietnamese export items to Cambodia
Vietnam exported a total of 27 major products to Cambodia during the opening two months of the year, of which garments and textiles witnessed the largest turnover in the market, Radio the Voice of Vietnam quoted the figure of the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Statistics indicate that garment and textile exports to the Cambodian market raked in US$123 million, while iron and steel exports grossed US$121 million.
Most notably, Vietnam earned US$17.9 million from exporting textile fibers and fibers to Cambodia, while garment, textile, and footwear exports all reached US$56 million.
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| Garments and textiles emerge as largest Vietnamese export items to Cambodia (Photo: VOV) |
The nation also raked in US$76.2 million from exporting 88,914 tonnes of petroleum to Cambodia, marking a drop of 12% in volume and 19% in value compared to the same period from last year.
Fertilizer exports to Cambodia reached 67,530 tonnes with a value of US$27.9 million, up 10% in volume but down 5% in value.
Meanwhile, the country also grossed US$11.7 million from exporting machinery, equipment, tools, and other spare parts to Cambodia, while electric wires and cable exports and other means of transport reached US$5.3 million and US$5.4 million respectively.
Statistics indicate that Vietnamese exports to Cambodia throughout the reviewed period reached US$775.9 million, representing a drop of 6.1% compared to the figure of US$826.4 million recorded in the same period from last year.
In ASEAN, Cambodia makes up the fifth largest export market for Vietnamese items, behind only Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Myanmar, corresponding to 13.6% of total trade turnover between Vietnam and the regional bloc during the two-month period.
Night tour to Cu Chi tunnels officially launched
A night tour to the Cu Chi tunnels will officially be put into operation from March 18, according to the latest information released by the Management Board of Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Relic site in Ho Chi Minh City, Radio the Voice of Vietnam reported.
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| Night tour to Cu Chi tunnels officially launched (Photo: VOV) |
The tour is expected to take visitors to the Cu Chi tunnels, a site known as the sole "underground city" in Vietnam and a place which is widely considered to be one of the most amazing tunnels in the world.
It is anticipated to recreate the nightlife of the Cu Chi people in the liberated area during the anti-American resistance war, including activities such as digging tunnels, milling and pounding rice in the paddy fields.
Through the tour, visitors will gain greater insights into the life and heroic spirit of the Cu Chi people during this period, as well as their role in the fight for both national liberation and unification.
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| Cu Chi tunnels at night (Photo: vnexpress.net) |
According to the schedule, the night tour in Cu Chi will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. on three days during March, falling on March 18, March 22, and March 25 at a price of VND399,000 per person./.