Stories from Thai Nguyen · Vietnam

The Messer industrial gas plant in Thai Nguyen has been operating for seven years, primarily producing oxygen for steel manufacturing. The facility is also expected to supply nitrogen to electronics component manufacturers in the province.

In 2019, a farmer organized a professional pig farming cooperative with households of varying economic statuses. Chen Gejiang founded an agricultural company with two other university graduates in 2017.

Agricultural production in Thai Nguyen province has seen shifts through investment in diverse product lines. The innovation is contributing to the region's image as a dynamic area for commodity agriculture.

A livestock cooperative in Thai Nguyen province has implemented an experimental green pig farming model. The model is being adopted by various businesses and production facilities to increase product value in the region. In December 2019, a professional cooperative for pig farming was established, uniting households with disabled members and ordinary farmers. In 2019, Chen Gejiang, along with two other university graduates, co-founded an agricultural company. This initiative involves changing production habits to be more environmentally friendly. Farmers are actively participating in promotional activities and have reduced pesticide use. The cooperative's director, Ba Thi Hong, identified focusing on seeds and production processes. The cooperative aims to absorb new technologies to improve its methods.

Vietnam's GDP based on Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) is approaching and has slightly exceeded Thailand's estimated 2025 GDP of $1.881 trillion. The Vietnamese economy is estimated to be approximately $4 billion larger than Thailand's when measured by PPP. In Thai Nguyen province, authorities held a groundbreaking ceremony for 10 key projects to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South. These projects represent a total investment of over 8.2 trillion VND. The projects cover various sectors to celebrate the upcoming national holiday. Vietnam's economy currently exceeds Thailand's by about 4 billion USD in PPP terms. Additionally, Thai Nguyen province began construction on 10 key projects with a total investment exceeding 8.2 trillion VND.

Authorities in Thai Nguyen province are conducting comprehensive safety assessments of dams, spillways, and sluice gates following the floods of October 2025. An early warning system based on digital technology has been installed at the Nam Cat reservoir to ensure operational safety. Officials noted that limited funding remains a challenge for upgrading older, large-scale flood control structures. The province is prioritizing the evaluation of mechanical equipment and dam stability to prevent future disasters.