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VIFTA – opportunity for Vietnamese goods to penetrate Israel market

The Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and Israel (VIFTA) was officially signed on July 25, 2023 as the two countries mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (July 12, 1993 -2023).

Wed, Dec 20, 2023, 16:39:00

Vietnam should extend economic support programme to 2024: WB

Vietnam could consider extending the implementation of the economic support programme (2022-2023) into next year to allow its planned investments to be fully implemented, supporting aggregate demand, as the economy still faces headwinds, according to World Bank experts.

Wed, Dec 20, 2023, 16:39:00

Vietnamese fruits struggle with higher standards

In light of the recent incident involving the destruction of two shipments of Vietnamese durians and peppers by the Japanese authorities, the vulnerability of Vietnamese agricultural exporters remains a pressing concern.

Wed, Dec 20, 2023, 16:39:00

Enhancing Vietnamese agricultural products through strategic brand buildin

The cornerstone for branding Vietnamese agricultural products lies in maintaining consistent and stable quality on a large scale. This approach will not only boost competitiveness but also elevate the value of these products in international markets. The initiative to build a national brand for Vietnamese agricultural products, though initiated late, is a step in the right direction. It focuses on creating brands within the agricultural product processing ecosystem for export. Leveraging the EVFTA is crucial to augment sustainable value for exported agricultural products.

Wed, Dec 20, 2023, 16:39:00

Malaysia attracts foreign property buyers

The Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has announced the relaxation of conditions for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme.

Wed, Dec 20, 2023, 16:15:00

Thailand to provide health insurance for foreigners

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has announced that its Health Insurance for Non-Thai People (Hint) system will debut on January 1, 2024, allowing stateless and non-Thai people to get access to healthcare coverage.

Wed, Dec 20, 2023, 16:15:00

Malaysia announces plans to cope with rising COVID-19 cases

Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has stated that despite the rising number of infections, the situation is under control as the ministry has strengthened its five-point COVID-19 management plan.

Wed, Dec 20, 2023, 16:15:00

RoK hands over equipment to Yen Bai schools

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Vietnam and the People's Committee of northern Yen Bai province held a ceremony on December 18 to hand over equipment to several local boarding and semi-boarding ethnic minority schools.