Economy

Long An Provincial People's Council is coordinating with the Provincial People's Committee and relevant agencies to develop specific mechanisms and policies to attract containers to the port system in the province.

Vietnamese consumers spent 143.9 trillion (5.68 billion USD) buying 1.53 million items on five e-commerce platforms in the first half of this year, representing a rise of 54.91% and 65.55% over the same period.

Durian exports may surpass 3 billion USD this year, according to Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Association (Vinafruit).

Vietnam's seaport cargo throughput is set to reach 1.2-1.4 billion tonnes by 2030, with container cargo expected to range from 46.3 to 54.34 million TEUs.

ASEAN countries and China have been promoting cooperation on durian, especially in the field of innovation in breeding technology, planting, farming techniques, processing, and ensuring a sustainable production chain.

In 2023, Long An province made an important progress on the Provincial Green Index (PGI) rankings. This result confirms the correct goals and orientation in environmental protection associated with local economic development.

Insiders believe in a bright prospect for durian export to China though the world’s largest durian consumer is expanding the cultivation of this fruit.

An urban industrial, service, and logistics belt system along the corridors of Ring Roads 3 and 4 and inter-regional highways will constitute a significant breakthrough for linking key economic zones in the southern region.

Businesses have suggested the Government maintain its support to help them overcome difficulties, recover production and business activities, and promote growth/

Thanks to good communications strategies, Vietnamese tra fish (pangasius) products have been known to domestic and foreign consumers, and the export of these products has continuously increased in recent times.

Vietnam has scored higher overall than China and Bangladesh in the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)’s recent survey comparing the competitive advantages of textile-exporting countries to the US.

The success of the rice sector is the fruit of a concerted effort spanning research, production and trade, with high-quality seeds delivered to farmers' hands.