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.

More than 1,400 hectares of tea produced under internationally certified organic standards, with about 90% of output exported to demanding markets such as Europe, the United States and Canada—these figures reflect not only an agricultural product but also a shift in development thinking toward organic agriculture. The roundtable, titled “Sustainable development and value enhancement of the Ban Lien organic tea region,” was organized by the Agriculture and Environment Magazine in coordination with the People’s Committee of Ban Lien Commune. It provided a forum for policymakers, businesses and farmers to discuss how tea can move beyond its traditional role in poverty reduction to become a driver of a sustainable green economy.

On March 1, 2026, at Linh Son Pagoda in Bac Ha commune, Lao Cai province, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine organized its 2026 “Green pagoda” program. The event was held in response to the Government’s “For a green Viet Nam” initiative and aimed to promote a message of living in harmony with nature, contributing to the development of green, clean and well-maintained religious spaces, and raising public awareness of environmental protection.

On February 28, 2026, in Ban Lien commune, Lao Cai province, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Ban Lien commune, organized the 2026 Lunar New Year tree-planting festival themed “Haha family – For a happy Viet Nam,” under the message “Growing green – Nurturing happiness”.

Authorities in Nong Cong commune, Thanh Hoa province, on February 22 launched the 2026 Lunar New Year tree-planting festival in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh.

On February 2, 2026, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with partner organizations and businesses, held the “Warm spring for students” program at Van Thang Lower Secondary School in Nong Cong commune, Thanh Hoa province, where gifts were presented to students ahead of the Lunar New Year.

As part of a series of working activities at the beginning of 2026, on January 2, Mr. Phan Huy Ngoc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Tuyen Quang Provincial People’s Committee, visited the Dragon Tea Suoi Giang factory operated by HYH Group, and took part in an early-year tea tree planting activity in Suoi Giang, Lao Cai province.

On January 1, 2026, a working delegation of the Tuyen Quang Provincial People’s Committee, led by Mr. Phan Huy Ngoc, Chairman of the Tuyen Quang Provincial People’s Committee, paid a visit to the Dragon Tea Suoi Giang model in Lao Cai Province.

On the evening of January 1, 2026, Dragon Tea Suoi Giang, located in Van Chan conmmune, Lao Cai province, hosted a cultural and artistic program entitled “Welcoming spring 2026 – The sacred dragon gathering in unity.” The event brought together central and local leaders, cultural figures, local residents, and visitors to celebrate the New Year in the distinctive cultural space of Viet Nam’s Northwest region.

On December 23, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine held a ceremony to announce the Decision on the establishment and to officially launch the Editorial Board of the Agriculture and Environment Journal—the peer-reviewed scientific publication within its system. The event was chaired by Mr. Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment.

On December 12, Agriculture and Environment Magazine held a working session with Ho Thau commune, Tuyen Quang province, to discuss communication efforts for OCOP products, the development of agricultural tourism, and the building and promotion of the Ho Thau Shan Tuyet tea brand. The commune is home to nearly 1,600 hectares of ancient tea trees, located at elevations exceeding 1,700 meters above sea level.

In the context of rapidly increasing municipal solid waste (MSW) generation in urban areas, digital transformation is opening significant opportunities to improve the efficiency of waste collection, transportation, treatment, and recycling. The study conducted by Phan Thi Hai Luyen and Pham Quang Dung (Vietnam National University of Agriculture) provides a comprehensive overview of digital technologies—including the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and smart management models—together with a SWOT analysis assessing the feasibility of applying such technologies in Vietnam. Findings indicate that digital transformation can deliver substantial improvements, although challenges remain in terms of infrastructure, investment costs, and public awareness.

Hội thảo là diễn đàn quan trọng để các đại biểu chia sẻ các giải pháp nhằm định vị thương hiệu Trà Shan Tuyết, bảo tồn và phát triển bền vững vùng trẻ cổ thụ, đồng thời xúc tiến thương mại để đưa sản phẩm chất lượng cao đến với người tiêu dùng.

On November 21 in Lao Cai province, Agriculture and Environment Magazine, in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Van Chan Commune, organized a workshop titled “Developing and elevating the value of Shan Tuyet tea” ...

On the evening of November 19, the concert “Aspirations for life in a new era” by Colonel and composer Dao Tien took place at Ho Guom Theater in Hanoi. ...