One of the solutions highlighted is promoting theintellectual property rights for areas associated with agricultural products.

This is a tactic used by many countries to limit unfair competition and improve product value.

Luc Ngan litchi has become the first GI product Vietnam protected in Japan.

According to a representative from the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam, products that carry protected geographical indications (GI) will create confidence among consumers about their origin and quality.

Within the framework of the Intellectual Property Development Programme for 2016-2020, Luc Ngan litchi has become the first GI product Vietnam protected in Japan, the earliest among the three products registered for GI protection in this country.

In addition to Luc Ngan litchi , Binh Thuan dragon fruit has also officially been protected as a GI in Japan.

Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Thanh Hoa, and Ben Tre are among localities with high number of products protected by GIs.

Dinh Huu Phi, Director of the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam. said these localities will receive support to maintain and improve the production and quality of their products, along with trade promotions.

Meanwhile, Nguyen Van Bay, Vice Director of the office, stressed the need for increased connections among the State, businesses, farmers and scientists to ensure stable production and quality, as well as origin traceability and reputation.

Bac Giang Vice Chairman inks memorandum of understanding about exporting farm produce to U.S

(BGO) – On the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to attend the ASEAN – US Special Summit together with Vietnamese high-ranking delegation, on May 17 (local time) Vietnam Airlines, Saigontourist Group and Thien Minh Group co-hosted “Vietnam – US Commerce – Investment – Tourism Promotion Conference” in San Francisco city.

Tan Yen connects cooperatives, creates momentum for farm produce consumption

(BGO) - Tan Yen district (Bac Giang province) has many signature farm produce. Tapping this potential and advantage, many production and consumption cooperatives have been established as the bridge between enterprises and farmers to create momentum for consumption and raise the value of local agricultural products.

Safe farm produce create “passport” to global market

(BGO) – Bac Giang has big potentials to produce and process food farm produce few of which have been exported. The actual situation urges suitable solution to bring local agriculture products to global market.

Over 1,650 Vietnamese firms receive codes to export farm produce to China

As of March 1, 1,656 Vietnamese firms had received codes granted by China, enabling them to export farm produce and food products to the Chinese market.

OVs asked to bring Vietnamese farm produce to global value chain

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 15 evening held an online forum connecting Vietnamese entrepreneurs abroad so as to promote trade and investment in the agricultural sector.

Source: VNA