The first batch of 84 tonnes of sweet potatoes from Vinh Long bound for China was announced at a ceremony held in the Mekong Delta province on Wednesday.
The Viet Nam Sugarcane and Sugar Association has voiced concerns against the Ministry of Finance’s proposal of imposing special consumption tax of 10 per cent on sweet drinks.
The sugar and sugarcane sssociation has proposed to the PM not to allow an extension for temporary sugar imports for re-export as the sweet industry was struggling with high stockpiles and slumping prices due to illegally imported sugar.
The Ministry of Finance is proposing to levy a special consumption tax of 10 per cent on sweet drinks to combat child - and adult - obesity rates, a problem worrying Government and health experts. However, many business people disagree...
Five years after staying silent in the market, sugar stocks rose with high liquidity, thanks to better sales from local firms and higher demand in the world market. According to the market data, sugar stocks were recording their best results after...
