A Japanese expert is inspecting the quality of the banana (Photo: vietnambiz.vn)
Lam Dong (VNA) – The first batch ofLaba banana - a specialty of Vietnam’s Central Highland province of LamDong – has been exported to Japan.
The 30 tonnes of banana were shipped by the PhuSon Laba trade service cooperative in Lam Ha district through a contract signedwith Viet Banana Investment Joint Stock Company in 2017, chairman of thecooperative’s board of directors Nguyen Tan Choi said on August 27.
The banana must be grown according to Japanesetechnical procedures, he said, adding that the Japanese partner had sent its expertsto inspect the quality, pesticide residues, and harvesting and packagingprocedures for the fruit before allowing the shipment of fruit.
After the first batch, the Japanese side orders3-4 containers of Laba banana each month, with 20 tonnes of fruit in eachcontainer. This is a good sign affirmingthe brand and quality of Lam Dong’s fruit specialty.
The cooperative is growing Laba bananas onnearly 200 hectares in Lam Ha district and Da K’Nang commune (Dam Rongdistrict). Around 100 hectares have entered harvesting time.
With stable prices of 8,000-9,000 VND per kgunder the export contract to Japan, one hectare of Laba bananas is estimated tobring about 500-600 million VND (21,527 – 25,832 USD) in profit for farmersannually.
Laba banana is favoured by tourists thanks toits special taste and flavour. Previously, it was among local specialtyofferings to King Bao Dai (1926-1945).-VNA
The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is looking to bring back the popularity of the local specialty Laba banana, once reserved for only the royalty and French colonialists.
Shifting to clean production is the right way for Vietnamese fruits to compete with the rising inflow of imports, both consumers and local fruit growers said.
The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
This latest order builds on a previous agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow last year for 40 engines, bringing the total number of Trent 7000 engines ordered by the airline to 80.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien acknowledged that despite concerted efforts by ministries and local authorities in combating fake and substandard goods, the situation remains highly complicated, attributing the persistent challenges to high profits luring numerous participants, increasingly sophisticated violations, limited resources within enforcement agencies.
The group also placed among the Top 5 energy companies in Southeast Asia and secured the top spot among the largest Vietnamese enterprises featured on the list.
The zone will cover 1,881 ha, comprising functional areas for production, logistics, trade and services, digital technology industry, information technology, and innovation.
Dung underlined several key objectives, including a comprehensive review of the legal framework governing SOEs, and called for updates that reflect international standards and support modern, transparent governance.
While the US market has become more difficult to access due to new tax policies, Australia could play the role of a trade cushion, helping to reduce shocks and maintain export momentum for Vietnam's shrimp industry.
Vietnam Cycle Expo 2025 will coincide with the Vietnam Sport Show 2025, an international exhibition on sports and outdoor entertainment, expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors in the three-day event.
A Japanese expert is inspecting the quality of the banana (Photo: vietnambiz.vn) 
