By leveraging smartphones, e-commerce platforms, and agricultural technology, farmers across Vietnam are breaking free from traditional middleman reliance, professionalizing their production, and connecting directly with consumers.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on June 7 for his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone, who began a three-day official visit to Vietnam and attendance at the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF).

Cooperatives are helping small-scale farmers upgrade production, meet export standards and strike direct contracts with businesses, boosting incomes and turning local plots into reliable suppliers for domestic and international markets.

Decree 179/2026/ND-CP is expected to encourage study in basic sciences, engineering, and strategic technologies, supporting high-quality workforce development.

Diep Thi Huong made a hattrick of titles at the 2026 Asian Canoe Sprint Junior and U23 Championships which is ongoing in Kazakhstan.