Import of live pigs from Thailand suspended from June 30

Friday, May 28, 2021

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development sent a document to the Thai Embassy in Ha Noi on Friday to temporarily suspend the import of live pigs for slaughter from Thailand into Viet Nam from June 30.

Pig imports push domestic pork prices down

Saturday, Aug 29, 2020

Efficient reproduction of pigs and enhancing imports of frozen pork and live pigs have made prices of live hogs fall, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

2,500 pigs imported from Thailand

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2020

The pigs were imported from Thailand to supplement the domestic market and repopulate herds.

Viet Nam receives first batch of imported live pigs from Thailand

Thursday, Jun 18, 2020

The first batch of 500 live pigs from Thailand arrived at Lao Bao border gate in Quang Tri province on June 17, after a decline in hog prices in Viet Nam.

Viet Nam begins to import live pigs from Thailand

Friday, Jun 12, 2020

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has permitted the import of live pigs from Thailand for farming and slaughter from today.

Retailers support pig farmers as prices plummet

Wednesday, Apr 26, 2017

Retailers in HCM City, including Saigon Co.op and Big C, are offering discounts on pork in an effort to boost consumption.