Agent Orange, a war legacy affecting generations

Việt Nam has experienced several decades of war and the country is still suffering from this legacy. Dioxin, or Agent Orange, remains one such challenge that the Government of Việt Nam and its citizens are still grappling with today. As Việt Nam reaches sixty years since the chemical was first used in the war in the country, it is important we do not forget the victims of this tragedy.

Việt Nam regrets French court's decision to throw out Agent Orange lawsuit Việt Nam as a country has suffered devastating consequences of wars, including the long-lasting serious impacts of the Agent Orange/dioxin.

Agent Orange victims association backs Trần Tố Nga’s appeal against French court’s ruling

The Việt Nam Association for Victims of Agent Orange (AO) (VAVA) has affirmed it will provide spiritual and material support to Trần Tố Nga to continue her lawsuit against US firms that manufactured the toxic AO defoliant used by US forces during the war in Việt Nam.

Struggle for justice for Agent Orange victims to continue

Activists are determined as ever to continue the fight for justice for Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims in Việt Nam.

Biotechnology contributes to higher productivity and increased incomes The adoption of biotechnology in corn production in Việt Nam had resulted in higher productivity, increased income and environmental improvement, attendees heard at a workshop held in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

Dioxin remediation project starts at A So Airbase

The project kicked off on Friday morning and will be completed in two years with an investment of about VNĐ70 billion (US$3,050).

Project contributes to sustainability of Vietnamese coffee farming Though Việt Nam is the world’s largest producer of robusta coffee, the industry faces several challenges in the country which threaten its long-term development, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Farm zone in Đà Nẵng City goes green for safe vegetables

The village, 20km northwest of the city, along with La Hường Village in Cẩm Lệ District, is one of two major sources of green vegetables for the city.

Cinnamon: the spice of life for farmers

Cinnamon has brought a better life to some farmers. The spice has helped them escape poverty. It is sold to buyers in the United States and Europe. In the past, Vietnamese cinnamon went mostly to Asian markets.

Wake up and smell the cinnamon

Cinnamon might smell like Christmas to many in the West, but to some Vietnamese farmers, it smells like prosperity.