An Giang Province keen to set up agricultural co-operatives The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of An Giang plans to establish at least 200 new agricultural co-operatives within the next five years.

Long An to expand high-quality, hi-tech rice farming

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Long An plans to increase its rate of high-quality rice cultivation to 70 -75 per cent during 2021 – 25 from the current 50 per cent, according to its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Việt Nam shrimp exports to South Korea to edge up: VASEP

Shrimp exports to South Korea are likely to increase by 5 per cent this year due to steady demand, high export prices and tariff incentives under a bilateral free trade deal, the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers has said.

Ninh Thuận farmers switch from rice to asparagus

The south - central province of Ninh Thuận is encouraging farmers in drought – prone areas to grow asparagus to improve their incomes.

Kiên Giang rice farmers switch to guava for better income

Many farmers in Kiên Giang Province’s Tân Hiệp District have begun to earn steady incomes after turning unproductive rice fields into guava orchards.

Sóc Trăng islet farmers beat saltwater intrusion, drought by storing water1

Switching to high-value crops and adopting advanced techniques have helped farmers in Sóc Trăng Province’s Cù Lao Dung District cope reasonably well with the effects of climate change and ensure steady incomes.

Bến Tre Province tells farmers to tie up with companies for steady demand, prices

Authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bến Tre have encouraged farmers to co-operate among themselves and with companies to improve farming efficiency.

Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu fish fry producers earn high incomes on steady demand Fish fry producing establishments in the southern province of Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu have been thriving because of steady demand, and are focusing on improving quality.

Global travel pricing set to slow down in 2020; flights to rise 1.2%, hotels 1.3% Global travel pricing set to slow down in 2020; flights to rise 1.2%, hotels 1.3%

Vietnamese-Canadian returns to open chocolate factory

With the aim of helping local farmers achieve sustainable cocoa development, a Vietnamese-Canadian man is realising his dream to make chocolate from locally produced cacao beans.