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Vietnam and Australia cooperate to advance the circular economy and sustainable agriculture

As Vietnam faces increasing impacts of climate change, promoting the circular economy and advancing sustainable agricultural technologies play a crucial role in building a green and resilient agriculture sector.

Vietnam and Queensland advance agricultural cooperation toward sustainability and trade balance

At a meeting with Ros Bates MP, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training of Queensland, Australia, held on November 3 in Ha Noi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien reaffirmed that Australia, particularly the State of Queensland, remains one of Viet Nam’s most important agricultural partners. Both sides agreed to promote comprehensive cooperation in agriculture, trade, investment, research, and innovation, aiming toward green, sustainable agricultural development and balanced trade relations.

Vietnam and Germany forge ties in sustainable agricultural education

On November 3, 2025, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Thanh Nam met with Mr. Marcus Malsch, State Secretary of the Thuringian Ministry for Economy, Agriculture and Rural Development (Federal Republic of Germany), to discuss and align cooperation directions in agriculture, environment, and high-quality human resource training.

Vietnam and Brazil deepen agricultural and climate cooperation ahead of COP30

As COP30 approaches, Vietnam and Brazil are reinforcing strategic collaboration in agriculture, climate action, and green development. On the morning of November 3, 2025, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Le Cong Thanh received H.E. Marco Farani, Ambassador of Brazil to Vietnam, in Hanoi. The discussions highlighted both countries’ commitment to translating high-level commitments into substantive cooperation, fostering sustainable growth while addressing climate challenges.

Vietnam and LEAF Coalition advance ERPA talks and forest carbon cooperation

On October 30, 2025, at a meeting with founding members of the LEAF Coalition and the Emergent organization, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Quoc Tri emphasized that Vietnam is finalizing its legal framework and technical conditions to advance negotiations and the signing of the Emission Reductions Payment Agreement (ERPA), paving the way for deeper participation in the international forest carbon credit market.

Enhancing Vietnam-UN cooperation in disaster prevention and response

On October 28, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep met with Ms. Pauline Tamesis, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam. Both sides discussed and reached consensus on several key issues related to the development of the Joint Response Plan (JRP), and proposed long-term solutions to strengthen disaster preparedness and prevention capacity at the local level.

USD 9.7 million in international aid to be delivered to Vietnamese people in November

On October 28, at the “Ceremony to acknowledge the international community’s support for Vietnamese people affected by typhoons Bualoi and Matmo,” Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep announced that by November, all financial aid would be fully distributed to households affected by the disasters. Each household will receive cash assistance ranging from VND 2 million to VND 5 million to help them quickly stabilize their lives.

Promoting Viet Nam-South Africa agricultural trade cooperation

On October 24, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep met with South African Minister of Agriculture John Henry Steenhuise. During the meeting, the two sides agreed to promote agricultural trade and aim to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in November. The meeting took place as leaders of both countries move toward establishing a Strategic Partnership later this year. Both Vietnam and South Africa expressed their desire to expand economic and trade cooperation, particularly in agriculture and environment — sectors where they possess complementary strengths and potential.

Strengthening cooperation between Vietnam and IFAD towards green, low-emission agricultural development

Vietnam and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reinforcing their long-standing partnership to continue implementing projects on climate change adaptation, green transition, and sustainable development in the country.

Science, technology and innovation: The key to green growth and low-emission development

Held in the context of Vietnam’s accelerated implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, the national scientific conference titled “Breakthroughs in science and technology to drive Green transition and sustainable development” served as a key platform bringing together scientists, policymakers, and businesses. The event sought to propose breakthrough solutions and relevant international models, while also recommending policies to mobilize social resources for green growth and sustainable development.

Vietnam-France cooperation opens new pathways for climate-adapted agricultural training

Amid Vietnam’s drive for a green transition and international integration in vocational education, the establishment of a Vietnam-France cooperation framework for 2025-2027 in agricultural training marks a significant milestone. The program aims to cultivate a generation of “green-digital-climate-resilient” professionals, based on France’s advanced agricultural training models, thereby laying an institutional foundation for ecological and sustainable agriculture.

Vietnam - Japan promote biomass energy cooperation, initiate carbon market taskforce

On October 17, in Hanoi, Acting Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang received and held a working session with Mr. Honna Hitoshi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Erex Co., Ltd. (Japan). The discussion focused on promoting cooperation in biomass energy, green transition, and carbon market development in Vietnam.

Enhancing understanding of carbon neutrality to accelerate the green transition in agriculture

Promoting carbon neutrality has become an urgent requirement for advancing sustainable agriculture and realizing Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Strengthening understanding of greenhouse gas measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems, as well as the carbon credit mechanism, is a crucial step for the agricultural sector to actively engage in the carbon market and foster a genuine green transition.

Act today to build resilience for tomorrow

That is the central message of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction and the ASEAN Day for Disaster Management 2025. This year’s commemorative activities focus on young people, the future stewards of the nation, with the belief that investing in youth today means laying the strongest foundation for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. Equipping the younger generation with knowledge, skills, and awareness in disaster prevention and response is an investment in the collective “resilience” of the entire community.

Enhancing Vietnam-Finland cooperation in environment and meteorology: A new foundation for sustainable development

On October 8 in Hanoi, Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang received Mr. Pekka Voutilainen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Finland to Vietnam.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep: “Accurate assessment, proper planning, and swift assistance”

This was affirmed by Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep during a meeting with Ms. Pauline Tamesis, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, on September 24 at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) headquarters. Lessons learned from Typhoon Yagi and recent natural disasters underscore the importance of accurate situation assessment, proper planning, and timely assistance. This also serves as a basis for strengthening cooperation between Vietnam and the United Nations to enhance disaster response capacity amid complex climate change developments.

Vietnam and Egypt see strong potential for agricultural cooperation

On 23 September, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Thanh Nam met with Mr. Adham Omar, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Egypt in Vietnam, at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. During the session, Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam highlighted the significant untapped potential and opportunities in agricultural cooperation between Vietnam and Egypt, following up on Vietnamese President Luong Cuong’s recent official visit to Egypt and aiming to boost bilateral agricultural trade.

Vietnam and the World Bank strengthen strategic cooperation in agriculture and environment

On September 23, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Acting Minister Tran Duc Thang received and held talks with Ms. Mariam Sherman, World Bank (WB) Country Director for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The discussions centered on key projects in agriculture, irrigation, climate change, and fisheries, while also charting the direction for a high-level strategic cooperation framework in the years ahead.

ASEAN Eco-school Award 2025: Empowering the young generation to lead the green transition

Environmental education in schools is not simply about imparting knowledge, it is a tool to shape sustainable habits and behaviors among future generations. On September 19, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment launched the ASEAN Eco-School Award 2025 under the theme “Plastic-free schools”, accompanied by a dialogue of the same name.

Shaping Vietnam’s agricultural digital future: Multi-stakeholder perspectives

Digital transformation has been identified as one of the eight top priorities of the National Digital Transformation Program to 2025, with a vision to 2030, opening opportunities to restructure the agricultural sector toward value-added, sustainable growth, and deeper integration into the digital economy. At the Forum on “Digital transformation and innovation in agricultural development and environmental protection”, organized by the Trade Promotion Centre for Agriculture (under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) on September 18, in Hanoi, policymakers, experts, and businesses presented a range of substantive perspectives and proposals. These viewpoints sketched a comprehensive picture of the requirements, conditions, and pathways for advancing agricultural digital transformation in line with the objectives of green development and ecological sustainability.