Việt Nam calls for settlement of vicious cycle of conflicts, food insecurity

Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, on April 21 called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) and other UN agencies to make greater efforts to handle the vicious cycle of conflict and food insecurity, especially amidst higher risks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senegal a potential market for Vietnamese rice

Việt Nam this year would have opportunities to continue increasing rice exports to Senegal, as well as Africa as a whole, due to high demand from those markets, the Việt Nam Trade Office in Algeria said.

Startup CricketOne pursues sustainable food concept

CricketOne, a startup supplying food ingredients extracted from crickets, was recently named the winner of a competition for social startups called Blue Venture Awards. The company’s sustainable food development target has helped it win many other awards. Việt Nam News reporter Thu Ngân talks with Bicky Nguyễn, a co-founder cum Business Development Director of CricketOne, about the company's business and development plans for the future.

VNTLAS decree, a key tool to minimise illegal timber products, says expert

The Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) is drafting a decree of Vietnam Timber Legality Assurance and Agreement (VNTLAS), which is seen as a key tool to prevent illegal timber products. Deputy Director General of VNFOREST Phạm Văn Điển spoke with Việt Nam News reporter Thu Giang about the importance of this decree.

Health experts call for accelerated efforts against antibiotic resistance

Health experts called for accelerated and better coordinated actions from all sectors in Việt Nam in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at a meeting in Hà Nội on Thursday to celebrate World Antibiotic Awareness Week (November 18-24).

Forum discusses new financial approach for disaster prevention and response Disaster prevention and response activities in Việt Nam have focused on preventative support and building safe communities with the application of new approaches using science and technology.

FAO calls for urgent actions to end hunger and malnutrition in VN The FAO representative said unhealthy diets, combined with sedentary lifestyles, have sent obesity rates soaring, not only in developed countries but also in middle and low-income countries, where hunger and obesity often coexist. 

Việt Nam focuses on fruit exports for higher value

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) this year added fruit to its list of key export agricultural products.

Time to tap ocean aquaculture potential Việt Nam has a huge potential for ocean aquaculture but the lack of a proper development plan, preferential policies and particularly application of high technology has hindered its development.

Ministry tightens control measures against pest attacking corn fields The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is strengthening the task of prevention and control of the Fall Armyworm that is damaging corn fields in the country.