Within the framework of the Programme “Development of Eco-Fair Women Businesses in Green and Circular Agriculture Sector in Vietnam (Eco-Fair Women Businesses)– Eco Fair 2”, funded by the European Union (EU), a working delegation conducted visits and working meetings with selected Programme beneficiaries following the completion of the first year of implementation. Participants in the…
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Within the framework of the Eco Fair 2 program, VIRI and VNCPC held a wrap-up meeting to present the results after four months of implementation in An Giang and Tuyên Quang provinces, with the participation of representatives from the Provincial Farmers’ Unions of An Giang and Tuyên Quang, as well as local enterprises, in November….
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VIRI Meets Foodmax – Towards an MOU to Support Farmers, Expand Markets, and Promote the Eco Fair Model
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On 16th Oct, 2025, the Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute (VIRI) had a meeting with representatives of Foodmax, a company specializing in international agricultural product distribution and market development. The meeting focused on exploring cooperation opportunities to support farmers in the production of coffee, rice, and other agricultural products, aiming for sustainable, fair,…
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Supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Implementing the Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)
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Within the framework of the Innovation and Competitiveness Grant Program (ICG) under the Vietnam–Switzerland Trade Cooperation Program, the Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) and the Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute (VIRI) have completed the Guidelines for Implementing Deforestation-free Agricultural Production for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Next, VIRI will organize 4 dissemination meetings and…
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That’s a wrap on the AVPN Global Conference 2025 with impressive numbers! Over the past three days in Hong Kong, more than 1,550 delegates from 50 markets, alongside 300 speakers across 110 sessions, gathered under the theme “Asian Leadership for an Inclusive World.”, the Conference went beyond dialogue. It became a catalyst for action, mobilising…
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VIRI Appointed as AVPN’s Official Representative in Vietnam
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VIRI Appointed as AVPN’s Official Representative in Vietnam Effective 15 July 2025 On July 15, 2025, the Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute (VIRI) has officially become AVPN’s representative in Vietnam, effective 15 July 2025. In this role, Dr. Nguyen Bao Thoa has been appointed as AVPN Vietnam Country Director. This marks an…
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VIRI joined the Official Launch of ImpactCollab at Singapore
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VIRI joined the Official Launch of ImpactCollab at Singapore Management University, alongside 250+ partners, funders, private bankers, and ecosystem leaders. Supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Gates Foundation. The platform currently features more than 400 impact organisations from across Asia. These organisations have access to due-diligence profiles, which allows them to present…
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The program “Development of Eco-Fair Women Businesses in Green and Circular Agriculture Sector in Vietnam (Eco-Fair Women Businesses)” supported by the European Union, the Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute (VIRI) and the Vietnam Cleaner Production Company Limited (VNCPC) in collaboration with the Farmers’ Associations of Tuyen Quang, Binh Dinh and Kien Giang provinces…
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Information of the first Info session of the AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific
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Thanks to the request of the AI Opportunity Fund – a program of AVPN, we would like to share with you the FAQ as attached file as well as the dubbed recording of the first Info session To apply for the call, please access: https://avpn.asia/capital-for-impact/philanthropic-funds/ai-fund/