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Vietnam Officially Launches Carbon Trading Exchange, Opening New Chapter for Green Economy
On June 29, 2026, Vietnam launched its domestic carbon credit trading exchange — a major milestone on the path to its Net Zero commitment and green economy goals.
Geographical Indications and Branding for Vietnamese Specialty Produce
Geographical Indications (GI) are a legal tool protecting products whose reputation and quality are tied to their geographic origin. This article examines added value, the registration and protection process, and branding strategy for Vietnamese specialty produce.
Growing-Area Codes and Packing Houses: Mandatory Requirements for Formal Export
Growing-area codes and registered packing houses are prerequisites for formal produce export, ensuring pest control and traceability.
Vietnam's Agri-Exports: Technical Barriers and Market Entry Strategy
Vietnamese produce has strong export potential but must overcome SPS and TBT barriers, quarantine rules, area-code and branding requirements.
Agricultural Carbon Credit Markets: Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnam
Carbon credit markets offer new income for Vietnamese agriculture from rice, mangroves and agroforestry, but also pose measurement and policy challenges.
ASTRI Strengthens Agricultural Education Cooperation with Yunnan Vocational College of Agriculture
An ASTRI delegation led by Deputy Director Pham Quyet Tien held official working sessions in Kunming, Yunnan, China, discussing practical training cooperation and farm model exchanges.
ASTRI Signs MOU with Shannon Yunnan for Cross-Border Agricultural Trade Cooperation
In Kunming, Yunnan, ASTRI and Shannon Yunnan IT signed an MOU to connect Vietnamese agricultural enterprises and cooperatives with Chinese markets through e-commerce platforms.
ASTRI and Japan's Futaba Sankyo Sign MOU for High-Tech Organic Microbial Fertilizer Development
ASTRI and Japans Futaba Sankyo signed an MOU to research and produce high-quality organic microbial fertilizers using advanced Japanese fermentation technology, supporting sustainable agriculture and soil regeneration.