Geographical Indication certificates help increase value of Vietnamese farm produce

Saturday, Jun 22, 2024

Experts said geographical indications affirm local advantages in developing and promoting products and enhancing the economic value of specialties.

Kon Tum grants first Ngoc Linh ginseng geographical indication certs

Thursday, Aug 17, 2023

The Department of Science and Technology of the Central Highlands Kon Tum Province has granted its very first geographical indication certificates for Ngọc Linh ginseng products of two local companies

3 firms get right to use Ca Mau geographical indication for black tiger shrimp

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2022

The southern most province of Cà Mau has granted the right to use the Cà Mau geographical indication for black tiger shrimp to three local exporters.

Binh Thuan strives to optimise protected GI of dragon fruit in Japan

Wednesday, Dec 29, 2021

Binh Thuan dragon fruit has been granted a protected geographical indication (PGI) certificate in Japan, the second Vietnamese product to do so.

Geographical indication of Binh Thuan dragon fruit protected in Japan

Saturday, Oct 09, 2021

The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) certification for dragon fruit grown in the south central province of Binh Thuan of Viet Nam after three years the Binh Thuan Dragon Fruit Association...

HCM City to take online apps that assist shoppers, COVID monitoring to more districts

Saturday, Aug 07, 2021

Two geographical information system applications to help people shop online and authorities monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, trialled for one month in Thu Duc City, will now be expanded to 11 districts in HCM City.

Cham Islands’ bird's nest products get GI certification

Wednesday, Apr 28, 2021

After four years of preparations, the National Office of Intellectual Property of Viet Nam has granted Geographical Indication (GI) to the Cham Islands bird’s nest products.

Luc Ngan lychee granted GI certificate in Japan

Wednesday, Mar 17, 2021

Le Anh Duong, chairman of Bac Giang People’s Committee, said this was good news for local lychee farmers.

Geographical indications should be effectively exploited

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2019

Although Viet Nam has many products with geographical indication (GI) certification, the country has failed to exploit the benefits, according to experts.

Ha Giang beef accredited

Monday, May 20, 2019

The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang held a ceremony on Saturday to announce the geographical indication (GI) for its beef products.

Geographical indication protection will enhance Vietnamese products: experts

Monday, Feb 11, 2019

Registering for and protecting geographical indication (GI) for Vietnamese specialities are needed to protect, add value to unique products and promote their exports.

‘Kingdom of Garlic’ faces challenges as prices fall

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2019

The mass trade of imitation products and a lack of Geographical Indication (GI) are seen as major reasons behind falling prices for Ly Son garlic, the product known as the ‘King of Garlic.’

Viet Nam protects 75 domestic and foreign products​

Thursday, Jan 24, 2019

Viet Nam has so far protected 69 products with geographical indications and six foreign ones. Over the past 10 years, the number of protected GIs has increased by 3.5 times.

Canada protects two Vietnamese brands

Friday, Jan 18, 2019

Viet Nam’s two brands with geographical indication (GI) certification, Phu Quoc Fish Sauce and Buon Ma Thuot Coffee, are protected in the Canadian market under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Son La coffee geographical indication announced

Friday, Aug 24, 2018

 The north-western province of Son La announced the geographical indication (GI) for Son La coffee at a festival to promote local coffee products on Thursday in Ha Noi.