
EXPORTS OF WOOD PELLETS MISS THE TARGET OF ONE BILLION USD
In 11 months of 2023, the export turnover of wood pellets reached 597 million USD. It is forecast to reach only 660 - 665 million USD in 2023 which is down 16% compared to 2022. Thus, the export goal of one billion USD this year has not come true… Vietnam's wood...

COCOA PRICES HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 50-YEAR RECORD
Cocoa prices have come close to their highest level in nearly half a century in the context of a drop in global supply. The prices of cocoa futures in New York increased above 4,200 USD/tonne, the highest for this item since September 1977, passing its peak in 2011...

VEGETABLE AND FRUIT EXPORTS DECREASED STRONGLY
According to the General Department of Customs, in November, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export turnover unexpectedly decreased by 39% compared to the previous month, reaching nearly 373 million USD. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association said that the export...

VIETNAM’S WATERMELONS ARE OFFICIALLY EXPORTED TO CHINA
All watermelon growing areas and packaging facilities must be registered and approved by both the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the General Administration of Customs of China before exporting to this market. During the visit to Vietnam of...

SIX USES OF PEPPER FOR HEALTH
Despite being considered the king of spices, pepper is actually a fruit. Many studies have proved the effects of pepper on health such as cancer prevention, good for digestion... Pepper is the fruit of the pepper plant. Its scientific name is Piper nigrum L. Pepper...