The support came as the Vietnam’s agricultural exports are facing difficulties due to the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).

The Embassy of Qatar has purchased four tonnes of watermelon to help farmers in Vietnam’s central region facing difficulties due to the Covid-19 epidemic. The farm produce was distributed free of charge in Hanoi on February 11.

The farm produce was distributed free of charge in Hanoi starting at 9 am on February 11. Each person received up to two fruits, said the embassy.

People coming for the watermelon were advised to prepare their own bags in a bid to protect the environment.

In 2019, Qatari Ambassador Mohammed Al-Emadi presented 11 scholarships worth VND10 million (US$430) each to students learning the Arab language and culture at the Vietnam National University-Hanoi, on the occasion of the 48th National Day of Qatar and the 26th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-Qatar diplomatic ties.

Increase value of signature farm produce

(BGO) – Hiep Hoa district (Bac Giang province) has many signature products preferred by a wide range of customers such as Thai Son glutinous rice, Hoang Luong water dropwort and Van Chung cake among others. The district is now highly focusing on increasing the productivity and quality as well as building the trademark to improve the economic value for the farm produce.    

Bac Giang to open farm produce store and promote Luc Ngan orange, pomelo in Hanoi in early December

(BGO) – According to the Department of Industry and Trade (DoIT), to develop and promote the trademark as well as focus on consuming Luc Ngan orange, pomelo and signature, key and potential products of Bac Giang province in Hanoi city, the DoIT planned to open a store on December 1, 2019 in Hanoi to sell the key and signature agricultural products of the province as well as promote Luc Ngan orange and pomelo.  

Enhancing values of Bac Giang’s farm produce

(BGO)- In 2019, the Department of Industry and Trade supported enterprises and cooperatives producing under the value chain in Bac Giang province in packaging design, labeling and stamping origin traceability helping them to improve goods value and boost consumption.

Hoa Binh introduces safe farm produce in Hanoi

A fair introducing citrus fruits and safe agricultural products from the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh kicked off at Big C Thang Long supermarket in Hanoi on November 14.

FTAs open new chances for Vietnamese farm produce to access big markets

Opportunities created by free trade agreements (FTAs) for Vietnamese farm produce to access big markets in the world were explored at the 4th national farmers’ forum in Hanoi on October 11.

Source: NDO/VNA