Green credit connection expands resources for circular agriculture
On July 24, 2026, at the Bac Ninh Provincial Conference Center, the Vietnam Cleaner Production Centre Co.Ltd. (VNCPC) coordinated with the Vietnam Institute of Rural Industry Research and Development (VIRI), the Provincial Farmers’ Association, and related units to organize a sharing session “Connecting green credit to promote low-emission and circular agriculture.” The event was held…
Eco Fair Programme Mission Visits Businesses and Cooperatives in Tuyen Quang Province
Under the framework of the “Development of Eco-Fair Women Businesses in Green and Circular Agriculture Sector in Vietnam” (Eco Fair WBs) Programme, funded by the European Union (EU), from 7–12 July 2026, the Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute (VIRI), in collaboration with the Vietnam Cleaner Production Centre Co., Ltd. (VNCPC) and the Tuyen…
Meeting with the Bac Ninh Provincial Farmers’ Union.
On 27 March 2026, the Vietnam Institute for Research and Development of Rural Industries (VIRI), in collaboration with the Institute of International Economics and Law, held a meeting and working session with the Bac Ninh Provincial Farmers’ Union. In an open and cooperative atmosphere, VIRI engaged in discussions with the Farmers’ Union on potential support…
Visiting and meeting with beneficiaries of the Eco Fair WBs Programme after the first year of implementation
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 WBs”, 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…
Initial summary meeting in An Giang and Tuyen Quang
Within the framework of the Eco Fair WBs 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….
VIRI Meets Foodmax – Towards an MOU to Support Farmers, Expand Markets, and Promote the Eco Fair Model
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,…
Supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Implementing the Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)
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…
A wrap on the AVPN Global Conference 2025
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…
VIRI Appointed as AVPN’s Official Representative in Vietnam
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…