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On January 9, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), co-hosted the International Support Group (ISG) Plenary Meeting 2025 under the theme “Accelerating the Food Systems Transformation towards Green, Low-Emission and Sustainability: Partnership and Innovation”. The meeting served as an important forum to promote multilateral cooperation, share experiences, and mobilize resources to support Viet Nam in implementing food system transformation in line with national and international commitments.

Born in 2002, Nguyễn Hà Lam, a graduate of Thuongmai University majoring in Economics and International Business, exemplifies a generation of Vietnamese youth who combine academic foundations with real-world impact across social, creative, and entrepreneurial fields.

At Noi Bai International Airport, where Vietnam first reaches out to the world, visitors carry with them not only impressions of scenic beauty but also a deep sense of the radiant national identity. Greetings to our dear friends who have...

Accurate identification and conservation of Artemisia annua L. (A. annua), a key medicinal plant with high artemisinin content, are essential for maintaining genetic resources and improving cultivation strategies in Vietnam. This study employed three DNA barcode regions (rbcL, matK and 18S) to identify five A. annua samples collected from different districts of Sơn La Province. PCR amplification produced clear, specific bands for all regions, and Sanger sequencing generated high-quality sequences of 624 bp (rbcL), 837 bp (matK), and 1023 bp (18S). BLAST analysis revealed 99–100% identity with authenticated A. annua sequences from GenBank. Phylogenetic reconstruction grouped all samples within the A. annua clade, with matK and rbcL showing greater discriminatory power than the highly conserved 18S region. Genetic similarity among samples ranged from 94% to 100%, indicating moderate intraspecific variation and geographic genetic structuring among sampling locations. These findings confirm the species identity of all samples as A. annua L. and provide valuable molecular data supporting the conservation and sustainable utilization of A. annua germplasm in Sơn La Province.

Funded by P4G and Australian Aid, the Center for Agrarian Systems Research and Development (CASRAD), in partnership with Action on Poverty (AOP) and AVALVE Vietnam Co., Ltd., successfully held a Gender Equality and Women’s Role and Participation in AI-powered Smart Agriculture training on November 18, 2025, at the An Khanh Commune Military Command.

As Hà Nội’s ancient Imperial Citadel turns into a global craft hub this November, artisans from across continents will gather to celebrate heritage, creativity and sustainable design.

Ha Noi city authorities are working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to prepare for the Festival for the Conservation and Development of International Craft Villages 2025, scheduled to take place from November 14 to 18 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel.