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The southern province of Binh Phuoc, dubbed Vietnam’s “cashew capital”, is working towards boosting the popularity of its cashew nuts among global consumers, especially in demanding markets such as the US and the EU. (Photo: VNA)
Binh Phuoc (VNA) - The southern
province of Binh Phuoc, dubbed Vietnam’s “
cashew capital”, is working towards
boosting the popularity of its cashew nuts among global consumers, especially in
demanding markets such as the US and the EU.
About 170,000 ha of cashew are being grown
in the province, mostly in the districts of Phu Rieng, Bu Gia Map, Bu Dang, and
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Strong virus response helps Vietnam s economy weather pandemic
By AFP December 16, 2020 | 04:27 pm GMT+7
A propaganda poster on preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus is seen on a wall in Hanoi on April 29. 2020. Photo by AFP/Manan Vatsyayana.
A strong response to the coronavirus pandemic, surging exports and healthy public spending have helped Vietnam buck a global recession in 2020 and fast-track its recovery.
But the pain is not over for some sectors with containment measures and border disruptions hammering the country s tourism industry, and leaving the once-booming aviation sector limping.
While many countries have suffered from high infection and mortality rates, Vietnam has recorded fewer than 1,500 coronavirus cases and 35 deaths thanks to mass quarantines, expansive contact-tracing and strict controls on movement, allowing factories to largely stay open and people to swiftly get back to work.
Published on: Thursday, December 17, 2020
By: AFP
A woman shopping inside a clothing store in Hanoi.
HANOI: A strong response to the coronavirus pandemic, surging exports and healthy public spending have helped Vietnam buck a global recession in 2020 and fast-track its recovery, with analysts predicting it will likely enjoy one of the highest growth rates in the world.
But the pain is not over for some sectors with containment measures and border disruptions hammering the country’s tourism industry, and leaving the once-booming aviation sector limping.
While many countries have suffered from high infection and mortality rates, Vietnam has recorded fewer than 1,500 coronavirus cases and 35 deaths thanks to mass quarantines, expansive contact-tracing and strict controls on movement, allowing factories to largely stay open and people to swiftly get back to work.
The Straits Times
Analysts predict the S-E Asian nation will enjoy one of the world s highest growth rates
PublishedDec 17, 2020, 5:00 am SGT
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