On November 5, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Le Cong Thanh met with Mr. Seogdae Yun, Chairman of the Asia Water Council (AWC). The meeting aimed to strengthen policy cooperation, promote investment, and facilitate technology transfer in water resources management and climate adaptation.

On November 5, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam, in collaboration with the Vietnam Water and Environment Association and the Northern Federation for water resources planning and investigation, convened the 23rd meeting of the Asia Water Council (AWC) and the AWC 2025 technical workshop under the theme “Sustainable water governance, digital transformation, and investment cooperation for the future.” The event provided a platform for policymakers, scientists, and international organizations to share experiences, foster cooperation, and discuss technological solutions for sustainable water resource management across Asia.

As Vietnam faces increasing impacts of climate change, promoting the circular economy and advancing sustainable agricultural technologies play a crucial role in building a green and resilient agriculture sector.

At a meeting with Ros Bates MP, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training of Queensland, Australia, held on November 3 in Ha Noi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien reaffirmed that Australia, particularly the State of Queensland, remains one of Viet Nam’s most important agricultural partners. Both sides agreed to promote comprehensive cooperation in agriculture, trade, investment, research, and innovation, aiming toward green, sustainable agricultural development and balanced trade relations.

On November 3, 2025, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Thanh Nam met with Mr. Marcus Malsch, State Secretary of the Thuringian Ministry for Economy, Agriculture and Rural Development (Federal Republic of Germany), to discuss and align cooperation directions in agriculture, environment, and high-quality human resource training.

As COP30 approaches, Vietnam and Brazil are reinforcing strategic collaboration in agriculture, climate action, and green development. On the morning of November 3, 2025, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Le Cong Thanh received H.E. Marco Farani, Ambassador of Brazil to Vietnam, in Hanoi. The discussions highlighted both countries’ commitment to translating high-level commitments into substantive cooperation, fostering sustainable growth while addressing climate challenges.

On October 30, 2025, at a meeting with founding members of the LEAF Coalition and the Emergent organization, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Quoc Tri emphasized that Vietnam is finalizing its legal framework and technical conditions to advance negotiations and the signing of the Emission Reductions Payment Agreement (ERPA), paving the way for deeper participation in the international forest carbon credit market.

On October 28, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep met with Ms. Pauline Tamesis, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam. Both sides discussed and reached consensus on several key issues related to the development of the Joint Response Plan (JRP), and proposed long-term solutions to strengthen disaster preparedness and prevention capacity at the local level.

On October 28, at the “Ceremony to acknowledge the international community’s support for Vietnamese people affected by typhoons Bualoi and Matmo,” Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep announced that by November, all financial aid would be fully distributed to households affected by the disasters. Each household will receive cash assistance ranging from VND 2 million to VND 5 million to help them quickly stabilize their lives.

On October 24, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep met with South African Minister of Agriculture John Henry Steenhuise. During the meeting, the two sides agreed to promote agricultural trade and aim to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in November. The meeting took place as leaders of both countries move toward establishing a Strategic Partnership later this year. Both Vietnam and South Africa expressed their desire to expand economic and trade cooperation, particularly in agriculture and environment — sectors where they possess complementary strengths and potential.

Vietnam and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reinforcing their long-standing partnership to continue implementing projects on climate change adaptation, green transition, and sustainable development in the country.

Held in the context of Vietnam’s accelerated implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, the national scientific conference titled “Breakthroughs in science and technology to drive Green transition and sustainable development” served as a key platform bringing together scientists, policymakers, and businesses. The event sought to propose breakthrough solutions and relevant international models, while also recommending policies to mobilize social resources for green growth and sustainable development.

Amid Vietnam’s drive for a green transition and international integration in vocational education, the establishment of a Vietnam-France cooperation framework for 2025-2027 in agricultural training marks a significant milestone. The program aims to cultivate a generation of “green-digital-climate-resilient” professionals, based on France’s advanced agricultural training models, thereby laying an institutional foundation for ecological and sustainable agriculture.

On October 17, in Hanoi, Acting Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang received and held a working session with Mr. Honna Hitoshi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Erex Co., Ltd. (Japan). The discussion focused on promoting cooperation in biomass energy, green transition, and carbon market development in Vietnam.

Promoting carbon neutrality has become an urgent requirement for advancing sustainable agriculture and realizing Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Strengthening understanding of greenhouse gas measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems, as well as the carbon credit mechanism, is a crucial step for the agricultural sector to actively engage in the carbon market and foster a genuine green transition.

As the digital economy continues to reshape global trade, Vietnam’s agriculture stands at a crucial crossroads, full of opportunities yet facing multiple challenges. Digital transformation is widely regarded as the key to strengthening competitiveness, expanding market reach, and building sustainable agricultural brands. However, technological infrastructure, digital skills, and investment costs remain major obstacles.

That is the central message of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction and the ASEAN Day for Disaster Management 2025. This year’s commemorative activities focus on young people, the future stewards of the nation, with the belief that investing in youth today means laying the strongest foundation for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. Equipping the younger generation with knowledge, skills, and awareness in disaster prevention and response is an investment in the collective “resilience” of the entire community.