On July 10, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine planted 405 trees at Linh Son pagoda in Lai Chau province under its "Green pagoda" environmental initiative to promote environmental protection, help create greener, cleaner surroundings, and support sustainable development. The program was organized with the support of Tri Duc LC Co., Ltd.
Attending the event were Venerable Thich Minh Nhat, Member of the Executive Council of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha and Standing Vice Chairman of the Executive Board of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha in Lai Chau Province; Dr. Dao Xuan Hung, Editor-in-Chief of the Agriculture and Environment Magazine; Vu Minh Ly, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Agriculture and Environment Magazine; Associate Professor Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, former Director General of the Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Post-Harvest Technology; Pham Trung Tinh, Director of the Forest Protection Sub-Department of Lai Chau Province; Mua A Minh, Deputy Head of the Internal Security Division of Lai Chau Provincial Police; Hoang Thi Thanh, Vice Chairwoman of the People's Committee of Tan Phong Ward; Le Van Chieu, representing Tri Duc LC Co., Ltd.; together with representatives of local Party and government agencies, Youth Union members, students and residents of Tan Phong Ward.
For many years, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine has organized the "Green pagoda" program in provinces and cities across Viet Nam. The initiative has evolved beyond tree planting into a community effort to promote environmentally responsible lifestyles and encourage greater public participation in environmental protection. This year, Linh Son pagoda in Lai Chau became the program's latest destination.
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen marked its 30th anniversary (April 22, 1996 – 2026) at a ceremony held on April 22, reaffirming its role in promoting the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and supporting the Vietnamese community in northeastern Thailand.
On Earth Day, April 22, Vietnam Airlines officially launched the “Green Alliance for Sustainable Development,” marking a shift from standalone initiatives to a coordinated model for action based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. Beyond aviation emissions reduction, the initiative opens a platform for cross-sector cooperation among state agencies, businesses, social organizations and international partners, aiming to align economic growth, environmental responsibility and social value.
On April 12, in Luu Ve commune, Thanh Hoa province, Quang Xuong Center Investment JSC, in coordination with Danko Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Danko The Country urban area. The event marked the launch of a large-scale project expected to help reshape the eastern part of the province and support local socio-economic development.
During a field trip to central Viet Nam, a delegation from Agriculture and Environment Magazine conducted an on-site survey of Ruc Mon cave, one of the few karst caves in the Truong Son range that has retained its near-pristine condition. The visit provided hands-on experience and insight into the potential for eco-tourism development linked with conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Efforts to establish a Viet Nam Studies Center at Khon Kaen University in Thailand are expected to expand educational cooperation, promote Vietnamese language and cultural values, and further strengthen Viet Nam–Thailand friendship.
