March 7, 2026 | 11:32 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.

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

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

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.

IRRI prioritizes resistant breeding against emerging threats

IRRI prioritizes resistant breeding against emerging threats

(VAN) According to IRRI's scientists, planting resistant rice varieties remains the most sustainable and effective long-term solution for farmers.

Viet Nam, Japan partner on low-emission rice farming

Viet Nam, Japan partner on low-emission rice farming

(VAN) National Agricultural Extension Center (NAEC) signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Newgreen Co. and Vietnam’s Loc Troi Group to cooperate on low-emission rice farming.

Khanh Hoa mobilizes all resources to lift IUU 'yellow card'

Khanh Hoa mobilizes all resources to lift IUU 'yellow card'

(VAN) Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien underscored that removing the IUU 'yellow card' is an urgent task, requiring drastic and substantive actions to ensure sustainable fisheries development.

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.

UN in Viet Nam prioritizes early warning in 2026 support package

UN in Viet Nam prioritizes early warning in 2026 support package

(VAN) The new UN Cooperation Framework (2027-2031) will strengthen disaster resilience systems to safeguard Viet Nam’s development gains and ensure sustainable, inclusive growth.

Agricultural infrastructure is a cornerstone of ADB’s investment strategy

Agricultural infrastructure is a cornerstone of ADB’s investment strategy

(VAN) The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment requested ADB to focus on key areas: green agriculture and renewable energy; irrigation and water supply systems; and circular agricultural growth models.

Science-based policy drives Philippines’ push for biotech crops

Science-based policy drives Philippines’ push for biotech crops

(VAN) The Philippines enforces science-based risk analysis to ensure biotech innovations are developed and commercialized responsibly.

Adopting new rice farming standards will increase income

Adopting new rice farming standards will increase income

(VAN) Asia’s rice sector is entering a new phase of transformation, shifting away from expanding acreage and boosting output toward increasing value per hectare of rice cultivated.

Panasonic, VAN News plant 9,000 mangrove trees in Thai Thuy Wetland Nature Reserve

Panasonic, VAN News plant 9,000 mangrove trees in Thai Thuy Wetland Nature Reserve

(VAN) VAN News collaborated with strategic partners to plant 9,000 trees in Thai Thuy, spreading the commitment to a green Vietnam and Net Zero goal.

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