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Lam Dong ramps up IUU fishing crackdown, closely following EC recommendations
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (470+ words) A key priority has been tightening the management of fishing fleets while raising fishermen's compliance with regulations. The provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment reported that all 8,205 fishing vessels have been fully registered and updated in the national fisheries database…...
Vietnam Taco Fest 2026 set for Hanoi, featuring Mexican street cuisine
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (348+ words) The event, under the auspices of the Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam, centres on tacos, introducing a representative aspect of Mexican street cuisine and offering an organised experience rooted in its cultural context, contributing to a more structured presence of…...
Vietnam becomes Southeast Asia’s second-largest importer of European poultry
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (380+ words) Shipments to Vietnam included chicken, duck and goose products from the European Union (EU), reflecting steadily rising demand for imported poultry in the country. In January 2026 alone, Vietnam became the region's largest importer of EU poultry, purchasing more than 5,300 tonnes....
Saigontourist Culinary Culture, Delicacies Festival 2026 opens in HCM City
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (513+ words) The event features around 50 participants, including four- and five-star hotels, resorts and restaurants, as well as tourism-linked localities from across Vietnam. A highlight of this year's edition is the first-time participation of representatives from the Consulates General of the Netherlands…...
Global Coffee Alliance debuts in Hanoi, promoting cultural connectivity
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (357+ words) The event helps to open up a space for multinational connections and affirm the strong position and appeal of Vietnamese coffee on the world map. The establishment of the Global Coffee Alliance aims to promote Vietnamese coffee culture as a…...
Ho Chi Minh City to pilot pork trading on Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (371+ words) The bustling southern metropolis is already the country's biggest pork consumer, swallowing 13,00014,000 heads daily and generating an annual market worth over VND25 trillion(US$960 million). The city expects the pilot trading model to balance interests among farmers, distributors and end consumers....
Vietnam’s rice exports to Senegal surge nearly 30-fold
1+ week, 2+ day ago (304+ words) Vietnamese fragrant rice, including 100% broken varieties, is sold in Senegalese supermarkets in 5-kg and 25-kg bags, priced at around US$1.3 per kg. The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria concurrently accredited to Senegal, shared that the West African country is a…...
EU to tighten controls on Vietnamese dragon fruit and passion fruit
1+ week, 2+ day ago (348+ words) A recent report published in February by France's Directorate-General for Food (DGAL) indicates that certain Vietnamese fruit and vegetable imports pose food safety risks under EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards. Passion fruit is the most concerning category. Out of…...
Cashew sector braces for challenges in 2026 amid global uncertainties
2+ week, 3+ day ago (177+ words) Cashew sector braces for challenges in 2026 amid global uncertainties'VOV.VN Cashew sector braces for challenges in 2026 amid global uncertainties Amid geopolitical conflicts and policy changes in raw cashew-supplying countries, the Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas) forecasts a challenging 2026 and has set…...
Vietnamese fragrant rice gains ground in EU market
2+ week, 3+ day ago (578+ words) According to the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), the agency has issued certificates verifying the varieties of fragrant rice eligible for export to the EU for four shipments from two companies, with a…...