Indonesia needs 1 million tonnes of rice from Vietnam
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Indonesia plans to import one million tonnes of rice from Vietnam to meet the country’s high demand, according to Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Mayerfas.
He made the statement at a press conference in Hanoi on December 4 to introduce an Indonesia trade fair and an Indonesia-Vietnam business forum slated for the middle of this month at the Hanoi International Centre for Exhibition.
Indonesia also has great demand for Vietnamese coffee, the ambassador said, adding that the country imported 40-50 million USD worth of the commodity in 2014 and the figure is expected to increase from 2016.
He affirmed that the trade fair and business forum, as part of the activities to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Indonesia, will be a valuable opportunity for both nations’ enterprises to bolster cooperation and set up business links.
Some 100 Indonesian enterprises will showcase their high-quality products at the fair, including automobiles and spare parts, pharmaceutical and medical equipment, food and beverages, among others.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the reason for Indonesia importing such a large quantity of rice from Vietnam?
What is the reason for Indonesia importing such a large quantity of rice from Vietnam?
Indonesia plans to import one million tonnes of rice from Vietnam because of the high demand for the commodity within the country. This import aims to help meet those significant internal needs.
Q.When and where will the planned Indonesia trade fair and business forum take place?
When and where will the planned Indonesia trade fair and business forum take place?
The Indonesia trade fair and business forum are slated for the middle of December at the Hanoi International Centre for Exhibition. These events were announced on December 4th at a press conference in Hanoi.
Q.What other Vietnamese commodity is Indonesia interested in importing?
What other Vietnamese commodity is Indonesia interested in importing?
Indonesia also has a great demand for Vietnamese coffee, with imports valued at 40-50 million USD in 2014. The ambassador expects this figure to increase from 2016 onwards.
Q.What types of products will Indonesian enterprises show at the upcoming trade fair?
What types of products will Indonesian enterprises show at the upcoming trade fair?
Around 100 Indonesian enterprises will show various high-quality products at the fair. These include automobiles and spare parts, pharmaceutical and medical equipment, and food and beverages, among other items.
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