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SDGs & Sustainability
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Higher value for Vietnamese pangasius (catfish) by-products accelerates—collagen multiplies value 15 to 25 times, a 'gold mine' of 900,000 tonnes a year
ベトナム産パンガシウス（ナマズ）の副産物70〜90万トンが、酵素加水分解・微生物技術でコラーゲン・魚油・魚皮スナック・機能性ペプチドへと高付加価値化。価値は1.5ドル/kg→20ドル/kgと15〜25倍に。Vinh Hoan等が主導する循環経済モデルで、日本のサプリ・機能性食品市場への原料供給拡大も視野に。 -
The Mekong low-emission rice program hits 197% of target—seed down 45%, fertilizer down 30%, yield up 12%
The Vietnamese government's "One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice in the Mekong Delta plan" is spreading at a pace well above the initial target. According to the latest announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) (as of April 2026), against an initial two-year target of 180,000 hectares, the actual participating area was 354,839 hectares (... -
Dong Thap's "footprint-free paddies" at 120 hectares—with 6 billion VND in annual sales, a standard-bearer for the one-million-hectare plan
In Phu Cuong district (formerly Tam Nong district), Dong Thap province in southern Vietnam, a "footprint-free paddy field (canh dong khong dau chan)" that runs 120 hectares of salt-damaged, acidic soil through full mechanization and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) is drawing nationwide attention as a standard-bearer of the 2026 low-emission rice program... -
Vietnamese rice-farming techniques turn abandoned African land into paddies—bringing 23 years of results in Cuba to Congo
A Vietnamese rice-farming model is turning abandoned African farmland into paddies. Led by Dr. Nguyen Dang Nghia of the Tropical Agriculture Research and Consulting Center, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sie... -
Ca Mau Province
Vietnamese name Ca Mau Area 5,332 km² Population about 1.2 million Provincial capital / central city Ca Mau City Climate tropical monsoon climate. Annual rainfall over 2,300 mm. Vast mangrove forests. Overview Ca Mau Province is located at Vietnam's southernmost tip, home to the country's southernmost point, Cape Ca Mau (Mui Ca Mau)... -
Vietnam's 2026 agriculture, forestry and fishery export target of 73–74 billion dollars — the government sets six priority measures toward higher quality and sustainability
Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has set an agriculture, forestry, and fisheries export target of US$73 billion to US$74 billion for 2026. First-quarter 2026 export results have already reached US$16.69 billion, up 5.9% year on year, and the path to achieving the annual target is taking shape. However, responding to the EU's new environmental and sustainability regulations... -
An Introduction to Vietnamese Agriculture and Renewable Energy
The adoption of solar sharing (agrivoltaics) and biogas power generation is advancing in Vietnamese agriculture. We explain the on-the-ground reality and challenges with case studies, such as cutting farmers' electricity costs and making good use of waste. We also introduce the business angles relevant to Japanese companies and food importers. -
The Complete Guide to Vietnam's Farm-Produce Quality-Control Standards
A thorough explanation of the differences among VietGAP, GlobalGAP, and Organic JAS, the main quality-control standards for Vietnamese produce. We also concretely introduce the certification process, costs, and benefits. Must-see information for agricultural professionals and food importers. -
A Guide to Vietnam's Organic Farming Certification: PGS, USDA, and EU Compliance
A thorough explanation of Vietnam's organic-agriculture certification systems. We clearly compile, for agricultural professionals and food importers, everything from the procedures for obtaining PGS, USDA, and EU organic certification to the size of the rapidly growing organic market and the challenges Japanese companies face. -
How to Use Carbon Credits in Vietnam's Rice Paddies
Carbon credits born from Vietnam's rice paddies. We give a clear explanation, for agricultural professionals and importers, of how methane-reduction projects using AWD technology work and the potential to monetize them in the carbon market.
