agricultural

Sustainable solutions necessary for agro-products

January 15, 2022 | 11:00

The situation of congestion of agricultural products at border gates has brought into light requirements to diversify export markets and modernisation in the processing stage to improve product value and reach.

Agricultural dealings move to the forefront

December 11, 2021 | 12:02

Investors in agriculture are eager to get involved in merger and acquisition deals to mobilise capital for recovering and expanding their operations in this country.

Agricultural troubles hampering business recovery

October 23, 2021 | 08:00

Some farmers and distributors remain hesitant to restart operations meaning Vietnam could face food shortages in places, with vaccinations and conditional free movement seen as salvation.

Vietnamese farm produce introduced at chili fest in Italy

September 04, 2021 | 12:48

Vietnamese agricultural products have been introduced at the 10th Chili Pepper Festival, one of the most awaited culinary fests in a year that is taking place in Italian central city of Rieti from September 1-5.

Growers juggle with fertiliser tensions

July 02, 2021 | 08:00

The imbalance between imports and domestic fertiliser production is exacerbating agricultural production difficulties, while unsuitable policies against some imported fertilisers are further pressuring the underdogs.

Agricultural ventures stack up despite lack of profit guarantee

June 18, 2021 | 14:00

The agricultural sector continues to see an influx of investment from domestic giants such as TH Group, Vinamilk, Masan, Vingroup, and Truong Hai Auto Corporation – but some are struggling to get profitable, with few enjoying significant development.

Modern strategies vital for agricultural funding surge

June 17, 2021 | 17:12

As the country tries to drum up interest in high-tech agriculture, overseas investors preferring to invest in the sector via mergers and acquisitions are hoping to receive adequate support from state authorities, instead of purely waiting for changes in regulations.

Authorities cracking down on agricultural pretenders

May 28, 2021 | 09:00

Farms neglecting agricultural production after installing rooftop solar power projects are being warned by local authorities to resume production soon in line with their project’s licences or face sanctions.

Brits shopping for agri-aqua products

January 16, 2021 | 09:00

Vietnam’s agricultural and aquatic products are expected to see a big jump in exports to the United Kingdom on the back of the newly-enforced UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.

Dong Thap grasps momentum in socioeconomic development

December 14, 2020 | 14:42

Dong Thap has yet to fulfil its growth target this year, in part due to the ongoing pandemic – however, the province’s economy still maintains third position in the Mekong Delta.

Increased goods transport via the skies on the cards

December 12, 2020 | 08:00

Vietnam is working on a number of measures to reduce logistics costs and improve competitiveness amid increasingly international economic integration.

PPPs bringing enterprises and cooperatives together

December 09, 2020 | 15:52

Over the past 10 years, experiences from agricultural public-private partnerships have produced encouraging results and led to Vietnam’s Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture model becoming a case study at Harvard University. VIR’s Hai Van spoke with Dr. Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, director of the International Cooperation Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, about the future of this model.