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Experts say Vietnam's drive to become one of the world's leading rice exporters is pushing farmers in the fertile delta region to the brink, with mounting costs to the environment.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, which is awaiting ratification by 12 member countries, will have a substantial impact on the Vietnamese economy once it is implemented, according to economic experts.

With Vietnam already enjoying a trade surplus with Japan, the elimination of tariffs after the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade accord takes effect will only open the door wider, a Vietnamese envoy in Tokyo has said.

The stage is being set for the exportation of Oregon blueberries to Vietnam in 2016. Amanda Welker, international trade manager with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, said the groundwork is being laid with importers and logistics companies pending final approval of the formal request for access.

Viet Nam's Government considers food safety a key task for protecting 90 million Vietnamese and hundreds of millions of people who consume Vietnamese food around the world.

VietNamNet Bridge – The France Development Agency (AFD) will provide 1.09 million USD for a 1.3-million-USD geographical indication (GI) development project that was launched during a conference in Hanoi on November 11.

Drip irrigation pioneer Netafim is celebrating 50 years of shaping the future of agriculture. The company's participation in WATEC 2015 is highlighted by the hosting of a panel discussion on wastewater usage in irrigation. We talked to Rachel Shaul, Netafim's Head of Corporate Marketing and External Affairs, about the company's focus on innovation and its involvement at WATEC