Farmers tend their rice fields in the Mekong Delta. (Source: SGGP)
Hanoi (VNA) – Developing the agricultural value chain in the Mekong Delta was focus of the national policy dialogue forum held in Hanoi on December 14.
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Tran Quoc Khanh highlighted agriculture’s important role in growth to solve domestic and foreign consumers’ increasing demand on hygiene and high-quality food. The Mekong Delta is a potential area for agricultural development in terms of output and added value.
In the region, agriculture attracts between 32 percent and 70 percent of workforce, but contributes just between 11 percent and 30 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP).
The contribution could be higher if there is better connection between the producer and local and international markets, which require agro products with better quality.
Professor Sisira Jayasurya, Director of the Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability, said Vietnam needs to create support policies on building infrastructure to maximise the benefit of the connection between farmers and enterprises.
Vietnam also needs to improve the quality and competitiveness of agro-products, said Jayasurya.
Vo Tri Thanh, Head of the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), said a new agriculture needs three factors: the scale advantage to attract capital and technology; links with all relevant parties in the production and supply chain; and suitability for social, cultural, regional and lifestyle characteristics.
🍌 At the forum, participants recommended three solutions for the Mekong Delta to have a high-value, sustainable agriculture, namely prioritising infrastructure development, enhancing agricultural supply chain and empowering small-scale producers.-VNA
Japanese enterprises have pledged to support their partners in the Mekong Delta in applying high-technology in agriculture production while helping regional provinces to renovate agricultural system.
Global trade agreements including the Trans-Pacific Partnership of which Vietnam is a party, will require improved management of production and services from local companies.
Farmers in Chau Thanh district of the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh have earned an extra 5 million VND for each hectare of rice applying the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practice.
The Vietnam General Council of Agriculture and Rural Development presented the “Golden Fields” title to 100 groups and individuals nationwide at a recent ceremony in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.
The analysis from an investment perspective shows that the economy’s growth has been heavily capital‑driven, yet efficiency remains low as reflected by Vietnam’s Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) being significantly higher than global and regional averages. This underscores the imperative to enhance capital‑use efficiency.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urged countries to work together to remove supply chain bottlenecks, expand market access, strengthen cooperation in smart customs procedures, mutually recognise technical standards, and eliminate unnecessary protectionist barriers to boost trade and investment.
The event has gathered over 400 exhibitors from 16 countries and territories, with more than 980 booths showcasing a wide range of products and technologies in automotive components, electronics, repair and maintenance, bodywork, accessories, and customisation.
The latest order follows Vietjet’s commitment for 20 additional A330neo aircraft last month, bringing the airline’s total widebody aircraft on order to 40.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
The price of E5 RON92 petrol is now capped at 20,631 VND (0.79 USD) per litre, up 1,169 VND from the previous adjustment, while RON95-III costs no more than 21,244 VND per litre, up 1,277 VND.
While German consumers are familiar with Vietnamese products such as coffee, seafood, tea, and spices, many other quality items remain relatively unknown in the market. The Selgros event not only helped introduce Bac Giang lychee to German consumers but also provided them with the opportunity to experience other Vietnamese agricultural products.
The article by Cuba’s Inter Press Service detailed how Vietnamese private enterprise Agri VMA leased 1,000 ha of land in Los Palacios district, Cuba’s westernmost province of Pinar del Río, for rice cultivation over a three-year period. The project’s first harvest in 2025 recorded an impressive yield of 7.2 tonnes per hectare, far exceeding the local average of 1.6 tonnes.
During the visit, office representatives held a working session with the Tipaza Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with several prominent local businesses operating in key sectors including industry, agriculture, fisheries, food processing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
Farmers tend their rice fields in the Mekong Delta. (Source: SGGP)
