Economy

Recognizing the role of organic agriculture, An Vinh Ngai commune (Tan An city, Long An province) proactively integrates organic production into the advanced new rural development program.

Vietnam's index of industrial production (IIP) in the January – November period rose 8.4% from the same period last year, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The Lunar New Year of the snake 2025 is approaching. At this time, farmers are busy producing to supply the huge demand of the market during the Tet holiday.

Cumulative tax contributions from organisations and individuals engaged in e-commerce totalled 108 trillion VND (4.25 billion USD) in the first 11 months of this year, according to the General Department of Taxation.

Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI) for November rose by 0.13% from the previous month and 2.77% compared to the same period last year, announced the General Statistics Office (GSO) on December 6.

The model of growing vegetables and raising shrimp applying high technology has been expanded to help farmers in Can Giuoc district, Long An province have sustainable profits while protecting the environment.

From being a minor exporter prior to 2013, Vietnam rose to number eleven in the global rankings of top exporters by 2023, emerging as a surprise player in global trade.

To achieve the goal of comprehensive, modern and sustainable agricultural and rural development, Long An has promoted restructuring of the agricultural sector in association with new rural construction.

In recent times, cooperatives in Long An province have grown in quantity but their quality still has certain limitations. Therefore, strengthening and developing cooperatives is an issue of concern to all levels and sectors.

Vietnam's rubber sector in general, and processing and export enterprises in particular have taken actions to comply with the EU’s Deforestation Regulation in order to avoid any impact on rubber exports to the EU market.

In recent times, the Department of Science and Technology has supported enterprises in improving productivity and quality based on the application of standards, technical regulations, management systems and tools.

The wood sector expects to earn 15.5-16 billion USD from exports this year, given a nearly 21% growth rate to 13.18 billion USD in the first 10 months.