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| The event was part of the activity series in the International Festival of Vietnam Rice Industry – Hau Giang 2023. (Photo: Ha Vy – Thanh Binh). |
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan emphasized the importance of collaboration between developing countries in the rapidly changing world.
“Vietnam is committed to expanding South-South cooperation to support African countries in achieving food security and nutrition, as well as green growth, sustainable development, and prosperity,” said Hoan.
Dr. Jongsoo Shin, Director of the International Rice Research Institute (Asia region), highlighted the potential of South-South cooperation in revolutionizing rice production in Asia and Africa. He also emphasized that sharing knowledge and expertise is one of the main goals of South-South Cooperation. Through direct field exchanges, training programs, research partnerships, and technology transfer, farmers will be better equipped to adapt to new farming methods.
During the dialogue workshop, Vietnamese and international panelists discussed the significance of collaborative efforts in improving global food security and building a more sustainable future for rice farmers.
Ben Tre green-skin pomelo value chain proves effective
Cooperatives trading green-skin pomelo in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre are thriving thanks to the development of a value chain in agriculture, especially during this difficult period.
Dong Thap hosts its first lotus festival
NDO – The first Lotus Festival opened at Van Mieu Park in Cao Lanh city located in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on September 1.
ASEAN, the EU Work towards a Strategic Partnership
At the 21stASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) held in Bangkok, Thailand on October 14, the two sides highlighted the importance of ASEAN-EU relations and wished to further deepen bilateral cooperation in important fields. The two sides agreed to make efforts to work towards a strategic partnership.
Door opens for Vietnamese rice exports to EU
The recent ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) by the National Assembly has created a window of opportunity for Vietnamese farm produce, especially rice, to enter the European market. To fully take advantage of the trade deal, however, Vietnamese producers must improve the quality of their produce.
Vietnam exerts extra effort for cohesive, responsive ASEAN
Vietnam, as Chair of ASEAN in 2020, is exerting every effort to boost the building of a cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community so that the bloc can deal with all possible challenges and difficulties, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has said.
