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Coffee sector wakes up to value of processed, organic brands

Coffee sector wakes up to value of processed, organic brands

Feb 06, 2020
Despite an average drop of 20 percent in coffee export prices and revenue, the prices of organic and processed coffee are still sustainable and there’s even a shortage of supplies for export. To offset the drop in green coffee export prices, Vietnam’s coffee sector is targeting development of high quality brands. Vietnam Economic News’ Phuong Lan spoke about this shift with the Chairman of the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (Vicofa) Luong Van Tu.
LCL Schedule HCM - SIN/SMR/JKT/HKG/SHA Feb 2020

LCL Schedule HCM - SIN/SMR/JKT/HKG/SHA Feb 2020

Feb 05, 2020
LCL Schedule HCM - SIN/SMR/JKT/HKG/SHA Feb 2020
First tonne of coal exported on first day of Lunar New Year

First tonne of coal exported on first day of Lunar New Year

Jan 30, 2020
The first tonne of coal on the first day of the Lunar New Year 2020 was loaded onto Viet Thuan Sky ship at Cam Pha Port, Quang Ninh Province on January 25.
Shanghai Remains World’s Top Container Port

Shanghai Remains World’s Top Container Port

Jan 20, 2020
China’s Shanghai port has retained its rank as the world’s busiest container port, having handled 43.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units last year, Xinhua reports citing Shanghai Mayor Ying Yong.
Vietnam to develop seaport planning

Vietnam to develop seaport planning

Jan 17, 2020
Việt Nam will develop a seaport master plan for 2021-30, with an aim to enhance infrastructure connectivity, reduce logistics costs and promote marine economic development.
Japan weighs new forms of investment in Vietnam

Japan weighs new forms of investment in Vietnam

Jan 09, 2020
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is pledging continued aid to wide ranging infrastructure and other projects in Vietnam, but is also expressing concern about the slow disbursement of funds it has already committed to projects that are underway.