Expanding green areas, businesses recover quickly

VCN - Many provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta have relaxed social distancing, opening up many green areas to create momentum for seafood businesses to recover, with some businesses recovered by nearly 100%.
Sao Ta Food Joint Stock Company has restored nearly 100% of workers.
Sao Ta Food Joint Stock Company has restored nearly 100% of workers.

Quick recovery

From September 21, 2021, Sao Ta Food Joint Stock Company (Soc Trang) completely restored its capacity and returned to normal production, accelerating the goal of completing the export plan in 2021.

According to Mr. Nguyen Van Cu, Assistant General Director of Sao Ta Food Joint Stock Company, since the beginning of September, the labor recovery rate at the company is quite good, especially from September 16, Soc Trang province announcing 103 out of 109 communes, wards and towns of the province have returned to green areas.

Thanks to many green areas, Sao Ta Food Joint Stock Company's workforce recovered quickly.

From mid-August, after nearly a month of organizing "3 on-site" production, businesses in Soc Trang province were able to transport workers from green areas, so the number of workers going to work gradually increased, with the control model achieving more and more positive results.

By mid-September 2021, Soc Trang province announced a return to normal. At this time, the company has increased the number of employees by 80% compared to before the pandemic and has now fully recovered.

"Sao Ta will return to the new normal, speeding up processing to make up for the shortfall in output due to having to produce 3 on the spot, with only 40% of workers participating," Nguyen Van Cu said.

It is noteworthy that with a good purchase price, Sao Ta Food Joint Stock Company now has enough processing materials for its large workforce.

Since the beginning of September 2021 and especially after September 15, the production and business situation of some enterprises as well as the consumption of main agricultural and aquatic products of Soc Trang and the Mekong Delta have significantly improved and recovered.

Good signal for business

According to information from some provinces in the Mekong Delta, after a period of deep decline, from the beginning of the second week of September, shrimp prices began to show signs of prosperity again and the level of price increase every day compared to the price of the previous day from VND2,000 to 5,000/kg depending on the size of shrimp. This is a good signal for the seafood production and business chain to recover faster.

For seafood processing enterprises that use a lot of labor, the fear of labor shortage is also gradually eased because the provinces have relaxed social distancing measures, expanding green zones, so the work of ensuring the safety of workers on health insurance is also established when the number of workers returning is increasing.

According to enterprises, the number of workers returning to work has basically met production requirements, so the capacity has also increased significantly, greatly contributing to the consumption of products for farmers.

According to Vietnam Clean Seafood Joint Stock Company, after the travel and transportation restrictions were removed, the company began to expand shrimp purchasing to some localities in the region to ensure enough raw materials for processing.

In order to carry out the dual goals of pandemic prevention and economic development, on September 23, Chairman of the People's Committee of Dong Thap province Pham Thien Nghia signed a decision to establish a Committee to support production, business and operation of enterprises.

Dong Thap determined each step of adapting and living with the pandemic. In the condition that the pandemic is still not under control in some areas, the focus will be on creating favorable conditions for people to consume and harvest agricultural and aquatic products. In particular, the remaining amount of seafood (about 26,000 tons) of pangasius processing enterprises needs dealing with, supporting and removing difficulties to help businesses in this field.

For 150 enterprises that are implementing "4 on the spot" operating at about 50% of capacity will be supported, creating conditions for enterprises to increase operating capacity; at the same time, creating conditions for businesses that have been stagnant in the past three months to gradually recover. In particular, creating favorable conditions for 14 new projects to be put into operation to quickly stabilize production, increase capacity, and facilitate export of goods.

The initiative of businesses along with the gradual opening of the economies of the Mekong Delta provinces will help businesses restore production and fulfill export orders.

By Lê Thu/Bui Diep

Related News

Coconut is expected to become a billion-dollar export item

Coconut is expected to become a billion-dollar export item

VCN - Talking to the press at the ceremony to launch the first train carrying fresh coconuts to China, Mr. Luu Van Phi, Director of the Department of Industry and Trade of Tien Giang province, said that Vietnam's agricultural export potential, especially fresh coconuts, is expanding with the appearance of international railway transportation from Song Than station.
Many seafood enterprises focus on developing the domestic market

Many seafood enterprises focus on developing the domestic market

VCN - In addition to promoting exports, many seafood businesses are expanding their market share in the domestic market to complete their plans.
Removing the yellow card, seafood businesses commit to "say no to IUU"

Removing the yellow card, seafood businesses commit to "say no to IUU"

VCN - With the desire to soon remove the IUU yellow card, seafood processing and exporting enterprises commit to "say no to IUU"; Only buy aquatic raw materials from fishing vessels that have a sufficient Certificate of establishment meeting food safety conditions.
Be proactive and flexible with production materials

Be proactive and flexible with production materials

VCN - Enterprises' production and export orders have gradually returned, leading to many recovery prospects. Therefore, the issue of raw materials for production continues to be a major concern to meet rules of origin requirements.

Latest News

VN

VN's food processing industry struggles to improve quality and value chain integration

Despite accounting for 19.1 per cent of Việt Nam’s processing sector, the food processing industry has been struggling with major issues such as poor-quality raw materials and subpar value chain integration, said industry insiders and economists.
Approach strategy of the seafood industry when implementing UKVFTA

Approach strategy of the seafood industry when implementing UKVFTA

VCN - As one of Vietnam's strong export industries to the UK, especially when the Vietnam - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) comes into effect, with a detailed information approach strategy, it has created a great driving force to promote the export of Vietnamese seafood products to this market.
Mid-November: Vietnam

Mid-November: Vietnam's trade volume matches 2023 total, eyes record-breaking growth

VCN - By mid-November 2024, Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached an impressive US$681.48 billion, equaling the full-year trade figure for 2023
Vietnamese enterprises facing challenges from cross-border e-commerce platforms

Vietnamese enterprises facing challenges from cross-border e-commerce platforms

VCN – In recent years, with the rapid development of cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) platforms, domestic enterprises in Vietnam have been facing numerous difficulties and challenges.

More News

Vietnam, Malaysia eye new milestone in trade ties

Vietnam, Malaysia eye new milestone in trade ties

The official visit to Malaysia from November 21-23 by Party General Secretary To Lam is expected to open up new opportunities for and mark a new milestone in the economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia. Vietnam and Malaysia are key economic, trade, and investment partners. Their economic and trade ties have steadily grown since the two nations established diplomatic relations in 1973.
Shrimp exports surge in 10 months, generating 3.2 billion USD

Shrimp exports surge in 10 months, generating 3.2 billion USD

Vietnam’s shrimp exports in October reached US$394 million, a strong 24% increase year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Vietnam’s exports to the U.S. near US$100 billion milestone

Vietnam’s exports to the U.S. near US$100 billion milestone

VCN - By the end of October, Vietnam's exports to the United States approached US$100 billion, reaffirming its position as Vietnam's largest export market.
From the “abnormal” coffee price, worries about the new crop

From the “abnormal” coffee price, worries about the new crop

VCN - The Vietnamese coffee industry enters the new crop with the question of what is a reasonable price to ensure benefits for coffee growers while still retaining international consumers.
What obstacles limit the market share of Vietnamese goods in the UK?

What obstacles limit the market share of Vietnamese goods in the UK?

VCN - Vietnamese goods account for only about 1% of total imports into the UK market. One of the reasons is that they have not yet built their own brands and have not focused on effective strategies and approaches to market information.
Why seafood exports to some Middle Eastern Countries are stalled

Why seafood exports to some Middle Eastern Countries are stalled

VCN - Several shipments of seafood exported to certain Middle Eastern countries have been delayed due to legal challenges related to consular legalization procedures. This has created significant bottlenecks in accessing these markets.
Storm No. 3 destroys profits of many insurance companies

Storm No. 3 destroys profits of many insurance companies

VCN - Due to the impact of storm No. 3, the business results of the third quarter and the first 9 months of 2024 of the insurance sector have been significantly affected. This requires more efforts from businesses for the results of the whole year 2024.
Vietnam, Malaysia eye golden partnership opportunities in Halal industry

Vietnam, Malaysia eye golden partnership opportunities in Halal industry

Cooperation in the Halal industry can help Vietnamese products reach nearly 2 billion Muslim consumers worldwide, representing over 24% of the global population, according to Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Tra fish sector aiming for production, processing greening for sustainable development

Tra fish sector aiming for production, processing greening for sustainable development

Greening production and processing to meet export requirements is both a trend and a necessity for many industries, including the tra fish sector.
Read More

Your care

Latest Most read
VN

VN's food processing industry struggles to improve quality and value chain integration

Despite accounting for 19.1 per cent of Việt Nam’s processing sector, the food processing industry has been struggling with major issues such as poor-quality raw materials and subpar value chain integration, said industry insiders and economists.
Approach strategy of the seafood industry when implementing UKVFTA

Approach strategy of the seafood industry when implementing UKVFTA

VCN - Mr. Nguyen Hoai Nam, Deputy General Secretary, Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), said that the advantage that UKVFTA brings is that the main products of the seafood industry enjoy 0% import tax to the UK, especially key
Mid-November: Vietnam

Mid-November: Vietnam's trade volume matches 2023 total, eyes record-breaking growth

By mid-November 2024, Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached an impressive US$681.48 billion, equaling the full-year trade figure for 2023
Vietnamese enterprises facing challenges from cross-border e-commerce platforms

Vietnamese enterprises facing challenges from cross-border e-commerce platforms

VCN - E-commerce platforms have emerged as crucial distribution channels, enabling goods to reach consumers quickly and conveniently.
Vietnam, Malaysia eye new milestone in trade ties

Vietnam, Malaysia eye new milestone in trade ties

The official visit to Malaysia from November 21-23 by Party General Secretary To Lam is expected to open up new opportunities for and mark a new milestone in the economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia. Vietnam and Malaysia are key economic, trade, and investment partners. Their economic and trade ties have steadily grown since the two nations established diplomatic relations in 1973.
Mobile Version