August 12, 2026 | 01:06 GMT +7

NPAP's new phase: Viet Nam leads - Partners accompany

NPAP's new phase: Viet Nam leads - Partners accompany

(VAN) The 8th meeting of the Viet Nam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) Working Group was held at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on August 11.

A river improvement model to combat erosion

A river improvement model to combat erosion

(VAN) A healthy river is not only when its banks are stable, but also when environmental quality, landscape preservation, and community participation are ensured.

Squid farming: Don’t assume it’s easy money

Squid farming: Don’t assume it’s easy money

(VAN) Merely keeping squid alive and making squid farming economically viable are two entirely different things.

Vinh Long to establish an agricultural seed bank

Vinh Long to establish an agricultural seed bank

(VAN) Vinh Long is developing a project to establish an agricultural seed bank to conserve genetic resources, proactively secure high-quality seed stock, and enhance the competitiveness of the province's key sectors.

World off-track on nearly every food system goal, latest assessment reveals

World off-track on nearly every food system goal, latest assessment reveals

(VAN) The 2026 Food Systems Countdown analysis reveals that progress is too slow and insufficient to meet 2030 goals, but 2050 could still be achievable, provided actions are consistent and accelerated.

What can Asia’s businesses expect from El Nino’s impact on food prices?

What can Asia’s businesses expect from El Nino’s impact on food prices?

(VAN) To soften cost pressures, firms should identify commodities exposed to both climate and policy risks early.

Abandoned farmland: [2] An entire commune skips summer-autumn crop

Abandoned farmland: [2] An entire commune skips summer-autumn crop

(VAN) Ha Linh commune (Ha Tinh) has about 600 hectares of farmland. However, much of the land is planted only once a year, with fields largely left uncultivated during the summer-autumn crop.

Hue works with Shizuoka on climate action and emissions reduction

Hue works with Shizuoka on climate action and emissions reduction

(VAN) Hue and Shizuoka (Japan) are strengthening cooperation to reduce carbon emissions and promote the green transition for sustainable development.

Applying sturgeon farming technology in mountainous regions

Applying sturgeon farming technology in mountainous regions

(VAN) Applying scientific and technological advances to sturgeon rearing and farming along value chains brings high economic efficiency.

Expanding large-scale rice fields to raise export value

Expanding large-scale rice fields to raise export value

(VAN) Through large-scale linked production areas, Dong Thap is building a high-quality, low-emission rice material zone to meet export standards.

Ca Mau to control groundwater extraction for agricultural production

Ca Mau to control groundwater extraction for agricultural production

(VAN) Facing drought, saltwater intrusion, and climate change, Ca Mau is strengthening controls on groundwater extraction, promoting sustainable water resource use, and safeguarding long-term agricultural production.

Viet Nam - Uganda seek new opportunities in coffee

Viet Nam - Uganda seek new opportunities in coffee

(VAN) Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep emphasized that Viet Nam is ready to work with Uganda to move beyond raw agricultural exports toward value-added products, particularly in the coffee and rice sectors.

Viet Nam has the opportunity to lead a high-quality forest carbon market

(VAN) The ERPA negotiation week with the LEAF Coalition represents another milestone in the country's efforts to build a transparent forest carbon market and move closer to achieving net-zero emissions.

A river improvement model to combat erosion

A river improvement model to combat erosion

(VAN) A healthy river is not only when its banks are stable, but also when environmental quality, landscape preservation, and community participation are ensured.

NPAP's new phase: Viet Nam leads - Partners accompany

NPAP's new phase: Viet Nam leads - Partners accompany

(VAN) The 8th meeting of the Viet Nam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) Working Group was held at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on August 11.

MAE: Conserve and sustainably use 100% of important wetlands

MAE: Conserve and sustainably use 100% of important wetlands

(VAN) The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment aims to conserve and sustainably use 100% of important wetlands while restoring degraded ecosystems.

Open regulatory framework for plant protection, coupled with stronger post-inspection

Open regulatory framework for plant protection, coupled with stronger post-inspection

(VAN) A more open legal framework for plant protection should go hand in hand with stronger post-inspection and monitoring to ensure production security.

Seafood exports need to overcome 4 major challenges

Seafood exports need to overcome 4 major challenges

(VAN) Seafood exports in 2026 could top $12 billion, but the sector must navigate 4 major challenges in the final months of the year.

Digital traceability for official lobster exports

Digital traceability for official lobster exports

(VAN) Shifting from end-of-chain labeling to an interconnected data management system will help the lobster industry control risks, meet market standards, and develop sustainably.

NPAP's new phase: Viet Nam leads - Partners accompany

NPAP's new phase: Viet Nam leads - Partners accompany

(VAN) The 8th meeting of the Viet Nam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) Working Group was held at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on August 11.

Digital traceability for official lobster exports

Digital traceability for official lobster exports

(VAN) Shifting from end-of-chain labeling to an interconnected data management system will help the lobster industry control risks, meet market standards, and develop sustainably.

Vinh Long to establish an agricultural seed bank

Vinh Long to establish an agricultural seed bank

(VAN) Vinh Long is developing a project to establish an agricultural seed bank to conserve genetic resources, proactively secure high-quality seed stock, and enhance the competitiveness of the province's key sectors.

Early-season Henicorhynchus priced at VND 250,000/kg

Early-season Henicorhynchus priced at VND 250,000/kg

(VAN) Young early-season Henicorhynchus have appeared at markets along the An Giang border, priced at VND 250,000/kg cleaned, while supply remains limited.

Cooking robots recreate dishes of master chefs as AI perfects recipes

Cooking robots recreate dishes of master chefs as AI perfects recipes

(VAN) A cooking robot in Changsha, Hunan province, can turn out a plate of chili fried pork in just over two minutes, using artificial intelligence to control everything from heat and timing to seasoning.