Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan chairs the conference in Hanoi. (Photo: Ministry of Industry and Trade)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Agricultureand Rural Development on August 31 launched a forum connecting agriculturalproduction and consumption.
Representatives from 63 cities and provinces, andnearly 200 businesses, associations, cooperatives and production facilities nationwideparticipated in the online ceremony.
The forum is grounded on the operation of the ministry’ssouthern working group, aiming to create connectivity and cooperation between managementagencies, businesses and farmers.
The working group has stepped up IT application to boostagricultural connectivity and consumption in the context of southern cities andprovinces under social distancing in line with Directive No. 16/CT-TTg.
With 1,300 supply sites established by the group, upto 1,000 tonnes of food are sold out each day in Ho Chi Minh City.
According to Nguyen Ngoc Thach, editor-in-chief ofAgriculture Newspaper and a member of the steering committee for agriculturalmarket development, the forum’s central task is to provide information abouttrade promotion and connect the supply and demand for farm produce, farmingmaterials and agriculture-based tourism products.
The form will also focus on digital transformation,training, and proposals to remove difficulties to agricultural production andconsumption. It will be held according to sectors and crops in association regionsand agriculture and rural area-based tourism.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le MinhHoan said through the forum, farmers, cooperatives and farmers will get insightinto market rules and signals.
“Firmly grasping the market would help businessesexpand their reach abroad,” he said./.
The Ministry of Agriculture Rural Development (MARD) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs have collaborated closely to seek ways to remove obstacles facing Vietnam in bolstering agricultural trade with China.
Vietnam’s overseas investment surged 74.1 percent year on year to 575 million USD in the first eight months of 2021, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment has drawn up a programme on supporting digital transformation in enterprises, cooperatives and household businesses during the 2021-2025 period.
Seafood processors and exporters need to invest in advanced technologies and expand markets to match orientation to restructuring the agro-fisheries sector in the direction of improving added value and sustainable development, said Dr. Dao Trong Hieu from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Agro Processing and Market Development Authority.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,276 VND/USD and the floor rate 23,774 VND/USD.
The event aimed to update businesses on new regulations and compliance requirements regarding US tax, trade, and customs policies, while offering practical solutions to facilitate exports amid shifting trade dynamics.
The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
This latest order builds on a previous agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow last year for 40 engines, bringing the total number of Trent 7000 engines ordered by the airline to 80.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien acknowledged that despite concerted efforts by ministries and local authorities in combating fake and substandard goods, the situation remains highly complicated, attributing the persistent challenges to high profits luring numerous participants, increasingly sophisticated violations, limited resources within enforcement agencies.
The group also placed among the Top 5 energy companies in Southeast Asia and secured the top spot among the largest Vietnamese enterprises featured on the list.
The zone will cover 1,881 ha, comprising functional areas for production, logistics, trade and services, digital technology industry, information technology, and innovation.
Dung underlined several key objectives, including a comprehensive review of the legal framework governing SOEs, and called for updates that reflect international standards and support modern, transparent governance.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan chairs the conference in Hanoi. (Photo: Ministry of Industry and Trade) 
