March 7, 2026 | 23:03 GMT +7

From fields to futures: Investing in rural women for Viet Nam’s resilience

From fields to futures: Investing in rural women for Viet Nam’s resilience

(VAN) Across Viet Nam, the United Nations is working with the Government and community partners to advance gender equality and strengthen the foundation of support for rural women.

Amending policies to remove barriers for sustainable blue economy

Amending policies to remove barriers for sustainable blue economy

(VAN) Policies to amend and supplement the Law on Marine and Island Resources and Environment aim to resolve obstacles and improve the legal framework for sustainable marine economic management and development.

Extending shelf life of agri products to reduce export costs

Extending shelf life of agri products to reduce export costs

(VAN) Vietnamese agricultural products have been exported to more than 190 markets, yet a major limitation remains in preservation capacity and post-harvest loss reduction.

Policies: Enablers of new breeding technology in Philippines

Policies: Enablers of new breeding technology in Philippines

Manila, Philippines (VAN) Robust policies, transparent regulatory systems will unlock gene editing potential to strengthen food security.

FAO Members in Latin America and Caribbean discuss priorities in fighting hunger and poverty

FAO Members in Latin America and Caribbean discuss priorities in fighting hunger and poverty

(VAN) Regional Conference kicks off as FAO Director-General emphasizes the need for enhanced coordination and support for farmers to bolster progress in food security.

Rice gene discovery could cut fertilizer use while protecting yields

Rice gene discovery could cut fertilizer use while protecting yields

(VAN) Researchers from the University of Oxford, Nanjing Agricultural University, and Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology have identified the master regulator in plants that balances root and shoot growth when nutrients are limited.

9 wild animals released back into nature

9 wild animals released back into nature

(VAN) Among the nine wild animals released, several belong to endangered, precious, and rare forest species that are prioritized for strict protection under the law.

Timber sector must grow rapidly without compromising forest resources

Timber sector must grow rapidly without compromising forest resources

(VAN) According to Deputy Minister Nguyen Quoc Tri, the timber sector must shift decisively from processing to design, building its own brands based on quality, technology, innovation, and green, sustainable development.

1MH rice project creates strong impact thanks to social resources

1MH rice project creates strong impact thanks to social resources

(VAN) This was the assessment of Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam at a working session with relevant units on March 4 to prepare for the conference reviewing the project’s implementation over the past two years.

MOIT proposes that EAEU open its market to Vietnamese seafood

MOIT proposes that EAEU open its market to Vietnamese seafood

(VAN) Many of Viet Nam’s key export products to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) market have recorded strong growth, thanks to the VN-EAEU FTA's preferences.

Can Tho promotes digital agriculture toward sustainablity

Can Tho promotes digital agriculture toward sustainablity

(VAN) Can Tho’s agricultural extension sector has identified 2026 and the following years as a period to continue prioritizing green and digital agriculture, aiming to expand existing models and scale up their application.

Digital farming expands across Da Nang

Digital farming expands across Da Nang

(VAN) The adoption of IoT and artificial intelligence is driving a strong wave of digitalization in agricultural production in Da Nang, helping farmers reduce risks and optimize productivity.

Meteorology and hydrology training linked to early warning

(VAN) The meteorological and hydrological sector is focusing on training human resources in observation, data analysis, forecasting, and natural disaster warning to meet current practical demands.

Extending shelf life of agri products to reduce export costs

Extending shelf life of agri products to reduce export costs

(VAN) Vietnamese agricultural products have been exported to more than 190 markets, yet a major limitation remains in preservation capacity and post-harvest loss reduction.

From fields to futures: Investing in rural women for Viet Nam’s resilience

From fields to futures: Investing in rural women for Viet Nam’s resilience

(VAN) Across Viet Nam, the United Nations is working with the Government and community partners to advance gender equality and strengthen the foundation of support for rural women.

Amending policies to remove barriers for sustainable blue economy

Amending policies to remove barriers for sustainable blue economy

(VAN) Policies to amend and supplement the Law on Marine and Island Resources and Environment aim to resolve obstacles and improve the legal framework for sustainable marine economic management and development.

Viet Nam to resolve IUU 'yellow card' at all costs

Viet Nam to resolve IUU 'yellow card' at all costs

(VAN) Prime Minister clearly stated that the dual and highest goal is to simultaneously develop the fisheries sector sustainably in the long term and remove the IUU 'yellow card; in accordance with the EU's recommendations.

Viet Nam’s wood exports enter high-growth era amid constraints

Viet Nam’s wood exports enter high-growth era amid constraints

(VAN) Viet Nam’s wood export strategy has entered a phase of rapid expansion, yet the industry is increasingly bumping against clear ecological and spatial limits.

Tuna exports rise despite challenges in US market

Tuna exports rise despite challenges in US market

(VAN) Despite mounting difficulties in its largest market, the United States, Vietnam’s tuna exports still recorded solid growth in the first month of the year, driven by stronger demand from other markets.

From fields to futures: Investing in rural women for Viet Nam’s resilience

From fields to futures: Investing in rural women for Viet Nam’s resilience

(VAN) Across Viet Nam, the United Nations is working with the Government and community partners to advance gender equality and strengthen the foundation of support for rural women.

Amending policies to remove barriers for sustainable blue economy

Amending policies to remove barriers for sustainable blue economy

(VAN) Policies to amend and supplement the Law on Marine and Island Resources and Environment aim to resolve obstacles and improve the legal framework for sustainable marine economic management and development.

Tuna exports rise despite challenges in US market

Tuna exports rise despite challenges in US market

(VAN) Despite mounting difficulties in its largest market, the United States, Vietnam’s tuna exports still recorded solid growth in the first month of the year, driven by stronger demand from other markets.

Brimming with excitement, farmers plant low-emission rice

Brimming with excitement, farmers plant low-emission rice

(VAN) Low-emission rice farming using alternate wetting and drying is a sustainable solution, giving farmers a chance to earn carbon credits and boost income.

Record rice prices stoke early-year food inflation

Record rice prices stoke early-year food inflation

(VAN) Record-high rice prices at harvest time last year are adding upward pressure to food inflation at the start of the year in South Korea, raising concerns over household grocery costs.

Betrimex launches 15,000-hectare organic coconut

Betrimex launches 15,000-hectare organic coconut

(VAN) Betrimex implements a coconut garden rejuvenation project, establishing 15,000 ha of international-standard organic coconut to boost farmers' income.