On 19 January, the Trade Promotion Agency (Ministry of Industry and Trade) in cooperation with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) organized a workshop to introduce the ” The guidelines of exporting product in to China market for fresh products” On 19 January, the Trade Promotion Agency (Ministry of Industry and Trade) in cooperation with the…

On January 20, Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute (VIRI) had a meeting with experts from Korea’s SungKongHoe University. On January 20, Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute (VIRI) had a meeting with experts from Korea’s SungKongHoe University. Experts want to know more about the Project: Promoting Fair Trade in Vietnam and the…

All the staff of VIRI and VIRICO are very pleased and proud that farmer’s affection for oranges was changed into a delicious meal to be served for a lot of customers at holy night of the Christmas. VIRICO’s candied orange peel was used for Christmas Special Menu at PéPé la poule – “Spring rolls of…

VIRI is one of the British Council partners who implement the program.This video captures the first journey of 20 candidates participating in our Craft and Design Challenge. In order to support the development of Vietnamese handicrafts and towards sustainable and ethical craft-based production, the British Council and partners have selected 20 students and young designers…

VIRI in collaboration with British Council oragnized a field trip for members of creative social entreprises at Ta Phin brocade village, Sapa District, Lao Cai Province and Phu Vinh rattan weaving village, Chuong My District, Hanoi. Within Craft and Design Challenge 2017, VIRI in collaboration with British Council oragnized a field trip for members of…

The Ea Kiet Fair Agricultural Service Cooperative was formerly known as the Ea Kiet Fair Trade Linkage Group. Established in October 2008, the group was officially reorganized into a cooperative in March 2011. At its inception, the cooperative had only 48 members. To date, membership has grown to 97 individuals, including 4 members from ethnic…

After 20 years of operation (1997 – 2017), on December 16th, 2017, Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute has organized a Ceremony to celebrate its 20 years at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. The ceremony is aimed to look back at VIRI path in its contributions to research, preservation and promotion of traditional trades, its…

VIRI participated in the Tela Asean conference in Manila, Philippines VIRI participated in the Tela Asean conference with the theme: Weave of Change: Fostering Ties that binds which was held in Manila, Philippines from November 7-8 with the participation of 10 countries in the ASEAN region. Participating in the conference, VIRI has shared the presentation…

On October 24th, JICA volunteer, Mr. Yamada Kuniharu, has come and exchanged with VIRI office. On October 24th, JICA volunteer, Mr. Yamada Kuniharu, has come and exchanged with VIRI office. From JICA, Mr. Oi Toshiaki, Senior Advisor for JOCV and SV programs, and Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngu, program staff, have participated in the meeting. From…