Stories from Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Binh, Director of Banan Company, and associates have developed a nutritious green vermicelli product. The product is made entirely from organic ingredients following VietGAP standards. It contains no artificial colors or preservatives.

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 imported 56,012 completely built-up automobiles in the first quarter of 2026. This represents a 21 percent increase compared to the same period last year. March 2026 statistics show 25,255 imported vehicles were processed, a 56.9 percent increase from the previous month.

Survey teams from the Phong Nha National Park management board and experts have identified a new cave feature in the region. The feature is a unique waterfall located inside a cave with a vertical depth of approximately 350 meters.

Vietnam plans to prioritize investment in 19 projects at Type 1 fishing ports between 2021 and 2030. Current limitations include infrastructure scale and logistics services. Local fishing ports are seeing increased activity with vehicles transporting materials like coconut trunks and branches to prepare for upcoming fishing seasons. Le Van Boi is noted as a local figure in the Phu Thuy region. Vietnam is focusing on 18 ongoing infrastructure projects covering 1,252 km. Key priorities include high-speed railway projects connecting North-South, Lao Cai-Hanoi, and Hai Phong-Hanoi, as well as Dong Dang-Hanoi routes. The government aims to complete projects without delays, including the Long Thanh airport and various seaport and waterway projects. President Tran Thanh Man led a delegation to offer flowers and incense at a martyr memorial on the anniversary of the liberation of the South.

Siltation and sedimentation in canals are impacting fishing and aquaculture activities in Thanh Hoa province. In Sam Son ward, hundreds of vessels enter and exit the seafood market daily for refueling.

The Amir payment system is actively expanding into the Vietnamese market, according to reports. The system offers services similar to existing Russian payment tools. This expansion follows the adaptation of travelers to modern economic conditions and new market instruments.

Japanese oil concern Idemitsu announced the acquisition of 4 million units of assets in Vietnam. The move is intended to support Vietnamese production capabilities. The acquisition also serves to secure resources for Japan.

The Vietnamese economy maintained a growth rate of 7.83 percent at the end of 2006. International analysts and publications including The Economist and Bangkok Post identify Vietnam as one of Asia's fastest-growing economies. Vietnam's economic growth is driven by long-term reforms, increased reform momentum in recent years, and deeper integration into global value chains. This integration is supported by an open trade environment, investor-friendly policies, and macroeconomic stability. Analysts recognize Vietnam as one of Asia's fastest-growing economies and a popular destination for billions in annual FDI. The country is shaping an economy with a clear strategic direction, combining stability and reform. This approach is key to maintaining growth and enhancing its economic standing in a volatile world.

Fruit cooperatives in Vietnam are investing in technology and securing product off-take agreements to improve farmer incomes. Ngo Tuong Vi, General Director of a fruit import-export group, stated that cooperatives and businesses play a role in developing raw material areas.