December 31, 2025 | 18:05 GMT +7

The first interprovincial world biosphere reserve of Vietnam

The first interprovincial world biosphere reserve of Vietnam

(VAN) Located in three former provinces, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, and Ninh Binh, and now in two provinces, Ninh Binh and Hung Yen, "Red River Delta" is the name of Vietnam's first interprovincial coastal wetland World Biosphere Reserve.

Between Ba Lat estuary: Where nature is preserved so people can live

Between Ba Lat estuary: Where nature is preserved so people can live

(VAN) From extensive shrimp ponds, baskets of don gathered on the mudflats, to boats carrying visitors to watch birds, all livelihoods here depend on clean water, green forests, and the calls of migratory birds.

Disasters cause damages of nearly USD 4 billion in 2025

Disasters cause damages of nearly USD 4 billion in 2025

(VAN) In 2025, Viet Nam recorded severe and extreme disasters, breaking multiple historical records and causing heavy losses in lives, property, and infrastructure nationwide.

Advanced water-saving irrigation: A strategic solution for upland agriculture

Advanced water-saving irrigation: A strategic solution for upland agriculture

(VAN) Applied technologies, water-saving irrigation is a strategic solution to promote climate-resilient agriculture and strengthen water security in the uplands.

Ten years after the Paris agreement, let’s redouble efforts

Ten years after the Paris agreement, let’s redouble efforts

(VAN) From emissions cuts to energy sovereignty, France’s president reflects on COP21's legacy.

Majority says climate change hurting affordability

Majority says climate change hurting affordability

(VAN) A Yale University poll from earlier this month says most Americans see climate change as playing a role in hurting prices and the cost of living.

Mangrove forest carbon credits priced 4-5 times higher than other forests

Mangrove forest carbon credits priced 4-5 times higher than other forests

(VAN) The price of mangrove forest carbon credits is high because this forest type not only delivers significant environmental value but also plays a crucial role in addressing other issues.

Can Gio mangrove forest holds great potential for carbon credits

Can Gio mangrove forest holds great potential for carbon credits

(VAN) Can Gio mangrove forest in particular and the entire Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in general hold great potential for carbon credits.

Chu Pah Rubber announces EUDR-compliant products

Chu Pah Rubber announces EUDR-compliant products

(VAN) Chu Pah Rubber has announced its products that comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), affirming its commitment to sustainable production and product origin transparency.

5 Keys to digital irrigation efficiency

5 Keys to digital irrigation efficiency

(VAN) Deputy Director Nguyen Hoai Nam stated that a digital data platform will be developed with agricultural sector databases, utilizing AI to help farmers make informed decisions on 'watering correctly, sufficiently, and efficiently.’

'Animal welfare' leverages shrimp export industry from 2026

'Animal welfare' leverages shrimp export industry from 2026

(VAN) From 2026, many EU markets will require shrimp to be electrically stunned before ice immersion, forcing exporters to change technologies to retain market share.

Dong Nai's elephant population rebounds to 30 individuals

Dong Nai's elephant population rebounds to 30 individuals

(VAN) From only about 10 individuals in 2009, the wild elephant population in Dong Nai has recovered to nearly 30 animals after more than 10 years.

Made-in-Viet Nam banana varieties combat Panama wilt threat

(VAN) As Panama wilt disease threatens banana-producing regions globally, Viet Nam-developed resistant banana varieties are moving closer to widespread distribution, strengthening the competitiveness of the banana industry and advancing the industry's $1 billion export ambition.

Disasters cause damages of nearly USD 4 billion in 2025

Disasters cause damages of nearly USD 4 billion in 2025

(VAN) In 2025, Viet Nam recorded severe and extreme disasters, breaking multiple historical records and causing heavy losses in lives, property, and infrastructure nationwide.

The first interprovincial world biosphere reserve of Vietnam

The first interprovincial world biosphere reserve of Vietnam

(VAN) Located in three former provinces, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, and Ninh Binh, and now in two provinces, Ninh Binh and Hung Yen, "Red River Delta" is the name of Vietnam's first interprovincial coastal wetland World Biosphere Reserve.

Hai Phong tightens fishing vessel surveillance

Hai Phong tightens fishing vessel surveillance

(VAN) Hai Phong is tightening management, with 100% of fishing vessels licensed and equipped with vessel monitoring systems, joining the national effort to lift the EC's 'yellow card.'

Vietnam Environment Protection Fund offers loans at 2.6%/year

Vietnam Environment Protection Fund offers loans at 2.6%/year

(VAN) The Viet Nam Environment Protection Fund is the national environment protection fund and a state financial institution under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

EU recognizes quality of Vietnamese agricultural products

EU recognizes quality of Vietnamese agricultural products

(VAN) The sharp decline in the number of EU warnings in 2025 is regarded as a positive signal for the future orientation of Viet Nam’s agricultural exports.

Agri exporters face bottlenecks in packaging and foreign language

Agri exporters face bottlenecks in packaging and foreign language

(VAN) Many agricultural products are of sufficient quality to join global supply chains, yet fail to pass the first gateway when entering international markets due to packaging and information in English.

The first interprovincial world biosphere reserve of Vietnam

The first interprovincial world biosphere reserve of Vietnam

(VAN) Located in three former provinces, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, and Ninh Binh, and now in two provinces, Ninh Binh and Hung Yen, "Red River Delta" is the name of Vietnam's first interprovincial coastal wetland World Biosphere Reserve.

Hai Phong tightens fishing vessel surveillance

Hai Phong tightens fishing vessel surveillance

(VAN) Hai Phong is tightening management, with 100% of fishing vessels licensed and equipped with vessel monitoring systems, joining the national effort to lift the EC's 'yellow card.'

Agri exporters face bottlenecks in packaging and foreign language

Agri exporters face bottlenecks in packaging and foreign language

(VAN) Many agricultural products are of sufficient quality to join global supply chains, yet fail to pass the first gateway when entering international markets due to packaging and information in English.

Between Ba Lat estuary: Where nature is preserved so people can live

Between Ba Lat estuary: Where nature is preserved so people can live

(VAN) From extensive shrimp ponds, baskets of don gathered on the mudflats, to boats carrying visitors to watch birds, all livelihoods here depend on clean water, green forests, and the calls of migratory birds.

An Giang innovates growth model toward green agriculture

An Giang innovates growth model toward green agriculture

(VAN) Amid the impacts of climate change and market competition, An Giang's agriculture is shifting toward a green, modern growth model, creating a key driving force for restructuring the sector.