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.
The delegation also included Ms. Hoang Thi Hanh, former Deputy Minister and former Vice Chairwoman of the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs; Dr. Dao Xuan Hung, Editor-in-Chief of Agriculture and Environment Magazine; Mr. Pham Manh Duyet, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Tuyen Quang Province; Mr. Pham Ninh Thai, Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Tuyen Quang Province; Mr. Hoang Anh Cuong, Director of the Department of Industry and Trade of Tuyen Quang Province; Mr. Nong Viet Yen, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lao Cai Province; Dr. Dinh Tan Hung, Director of the Institute for Space and Underwater Technology Research, Hanoi University of Science and Technology; Mr. Pham Van Cong, Member of the Inspection Committee of the Hanoi Party Committee; Mr. Pham Huu Luc, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Van Chan Commune, Lao Cai Province; historian Duong Trung Quoc; Dr. Nguyen Cong Han, Chairman of HYH Group and founder of the Dragon Tea Suoi Giang.
Chairman of the Tuyen Quang Provincial People’s Committee Phan Huy Ngoc discussed the harvesting, processing, and preservation of Shan Tuyet tea during the visit. Dr. Nguyen Cong Han, founder of the Dragon Tea Suoi Giang brand, introduced applied technologies combining traditional methods with modern innovations, including the use of drones to transport tea buds while reducing labor and environmental impactDr. Nguyen Cong Han explained that Dragon Tea Suoi Giang products are made from centuries-old Shan Tuyet tea trees in Giang Cao Hamlet, Van Chan Commune, Lao Cai Province, located at over 1,300 meters above sea level. The tea production process emphasized natural scenting techniques and applied high-pressure oxygen infusion during fermentation to preserve nutrients and create distinctive flavors Chairman Phan Huy Ngoc highly appreciated the harmonious integration of traditional practices and modern technology in tea processing at Dragon Tea Suoi Giang Delegates visited the ancient Shan Tuyet tea garden and took part in tree planting activities Dragon Tea Suoi Giang managed an ancient Shan Tuyet tea garden with tea trees hundreds of years oldLocal authorities highlighted the need for coordinated efforts among government, communities, and businesses to conserve the Suoi Giang ancient tea garden, with a focus on pest control, ecological preservation, community awareness, and sustainable tourism development Large drones were used to transport fresh Shan Tuyet tea buds—symbolizing the “Tea above the Clouds” journey associated with the Suoi Giang ancient tea region Chairman Phan Huy Ngoc and delegates planted Shan Tuyet tea trees during the visit Tree planting at the start of the Lunar New Year was highlighted as a long-standing Vietnamese tradition The tree-planting movement was described as spreading widely from urban to rural areas, creating a distinctive springtime cultural feature Planting Shan Tuyet tea trees contributed to preserving valuable genetic resources, ensuring long-term raw material supply, and promoting sustainable economic development Each newly planted tree was marked with an individual nameplate containing relevant information Tree planting has gradually become a cherished tradition among Vietnamese people during the Lunar New Year season Chairman Phan Huy Ngoc thanked Dr. Nguyen Cong Han for the warm reception and for sharing development experience, noting Dragon Tea Suoi Giang as a model for Tuyen Quang to study in its sustainable development strategy for ancient Shan Tuyet tea
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.
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” ...