A tour around traditional ethnic markets in Dien Bien province

NDO – The women with traditional costumes of Tay, Dao and Cao Lan ethnic groups, together with specialty products, agricultural products and cuisine of Tuyen Quang province are featuring at the walking street around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi from August 31 to September 1, creating a cultural – culinary space that attracts many visitors during the weekend.

The Northwest is a mountainous region with not only a poetic landscape, but is also home to 20 ethnic minorities and diverse cultural interests. Its topography is divided into many layers, so its climatic conditions vary by area.

Since the EVTFA was approved, experts have been analysing the opportunities for Vietnam to penetrate deeper into the high-value foreign markets. However, the implementation of the deal also poses many challenges to Vietnamese agricultural products. Besides strict standards from the European Union market, competitive pressure in the domestic market is also a big issue.

Vietnam achieved a high export growth value to China in the first quarter of this year, despite COVID-19 pandemic, according to the General Department of Customs.

The Ministry of Science and Technology’s National Intellectual Property Office handed over a certificate to the People’s Committee of Ly Son island district recognising its specialty garlic with a geographical indication during a ceremony on July 5.