Mekong Delta

HDBank increases ‘green’ credit to help popularise Vietnamese rice globally

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính issued Directive No 10/CT-TTg on March 2, 2024, on promoting the production, trading and export of rice in a sustainable, transparent and effective manner.

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Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính issued Directive No 10/CT-TTg on March 2, 2024, on promoting the production, trading and export of rice in a sustainable, transparent and effective manner.
It focuses on meeting credit needs for buying and exporting rice from the 2023-2024 winter-spring crop in the Mekong Delta.
Lộc Trời was also the first enterprise to put Vietnamese rice on the shelves of E.Leclerc, which has nearly 600 hypermarkets and more than 100 supermarkets across France.
In recent years Việt Nam's rice industry has had outstanding success, reaching world levels and establishing its position.

AG&P LNG Acquires 49% Stake in Fully Constructed Cai Mep LNG Terminal in South Vietnam, Developed by Hai Linh Company Limited

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

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SINGAPORE, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading LNG terminals and downstream infrastructure company, AG&P LNG, a subsidiary of Nebula Energy, announced today that it has acquired a 49% stake in Cai Mep LNG Terminal located in Vũng Tàu district in South Vietnam. Fully constructed, the Cai Mep LNG Terminal was developed by Hai Linh Company Limited, a prominent petroleum product import terminal and trader in Vietnam.

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Fully constructed, the Cai Mep LNG Terminal was developed by Hai Linh Company Limited, a prominent petroleum product import terminal and trader in Vietnam.
The Cai Mep LNG Terminal has pipeline connectivity to Vietnam's largest power generation complex, the Phu My industrial zone, with a gas-fired capacity of 3.9 GW.
AG&P LNG team has already worked closely with the Cai Mep LNG Terminal team to operationalize the terminal by Q3 2024.
We are very excited to welcome AG&P LNG as our shareholder in our Cai Mep LNG Terminal Company.

AG&P LNG Acquires 49% Stake in Fully Constructed Cai Mep LNG Terminal in South Vietnam, Developed by Hai Linh Company Limited

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Acquisition, HAI, Transport, Growth, Phu, Plant, Mekong Delta, CNG, AG, Ecosystem, MTPA, Vũng Tàu Port, Partnership, Natural gas

SINGAPORE, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading LNG terminals and downstream infrastructure company, AG&P LNG, a subsidiary of Nebula Energy, announced today that it has acquired a 49% stake in Cai Mep LNG Terminal located in Vũng Tàu district in South Vietnam. Fully constructed, the Cai Mep LNG Terminal was developed by Hai Linh Company Limited, a prominent petroleum product import terminal and trader in Vietnam.

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Fully constructed, the Cai Mep LNG Terminal was developed by Hai Linh Company Limited, a prominent petroleum product import terminal and trader in Vietnam.
The Cai Mep LNG Terminal has pipeline connectivity to Vietnam's largest power generation complex, the Phu My industrial zone, with a gas-fired capacity of 3.9 GW.
AG&P LNG team has already worked closely with the Cai Mep LNG Terminal team to operationalize the terminal by Q3 2024.
We are very excited to welcome AG&P LNG as our shareholder in our Cai Mep LNG Terminal Company.

Regrow Selected as Independent Verifier for Mekong River Delta Emissions Reduction Initiative in Rice Production

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Rice, a staple food for billions, faces challenges due to climate change affecting both its cultivation and the livelihoods it supports.

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Rice, a staple food for billions, faces challenges due to climate change affecting both its cultivation and the livelihoods it supports.
With 80 percent of its 17 million people engaged in rice cultivation, the Mekong Delta is known as the “Rice Bowl” of Vietnam.
Research conducted from 2020-2021 estimated that the region’s rice production volume reached approximately 24.8 million metric tons in a single year.
Implementing and scaling climate-positive rice production practices are key to the future of the region’s agriculture and to decrease methane emissions.

Discovering Guizhou along the Belt and Road

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Fast forward to ten years ago, the modern Silk Road facilitated extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits among countries along the Belt and Road Initiative.

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Fast forward to ten years ago, the modern Silk Road facilitated extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits among countries along the Belt and Road Initiative.
The "Ten Years On: Guizhou Story along the Belt and Road" series reports, planned and implemented by Discover Guizhou of Guizhou Daily Press with exclusive support from Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd., invite you to witness the Guizhou story along the Belt and Road.
By integrating into the Belt and Road Initiative, Advance Tyre has not only brought opportunities for Guizhou-manufactured products but also continuously empowered the local community in Vietnam.
From Wumeng Mountain to the Caucasus, from the Chishui River to the Mekong River, Guizhou is embracing cooperation and joint development, writing China's stories of sharing prosperity along the Belt and Road.

Lee Bros. Foodservice, Inc. Officially Becomes the Exclusive Importer of Vietnamese ST25 Fragrant Rice Variety, Winner of the World's Best Rice 2023, for the USA and Canadian Markets

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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The Vietnamese ST25 fragrant rice variety also called Gao Ong Cua (Mr. Cua's Rice) was awarded World's Best Rice 2023 beating out all its contenders which included 30 rice samples from more than 10 nations.

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The Vietnamese ST25 fragrant rice variety also called Gao Ong Cua (Mr. Cua's Rice) was awarded World's Best Rice 2023 beating out all its contenders which included 30 rice samples from more than 10 nations.
Gao Ong Cua ST25 has a history of being a top contender in the World's Best Rice Contests.
In 2019, Gao Ong Cua ST25 rice was awarded first place at The Rice Trader World Rice Conference 2019 and then second place in 2020 at the World's Best Rice Contest 2020.
"We are extremely proud to be the sole importer of the 2023 World's Best Rice in the United States and Canada.

Fulbright University Vietnam and Nuoc.Solutions Receive Grand Challenges Grant for Catalyzing Equitable Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Friday, September 1, 2023

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulbright University Vietnam and Nuoc.Solutions announced today that they are a winner of the Grand Challenges grant – an innovation initiative to solve pressing global health and development problems funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulbright University Vietnam and Nuoc.Solutions announced today that they are a winner of the Grand Challenges grant – an innovation initiative to solve pressing global health and development problems funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The two organizations will pursue an innovative AI project, titled NướcGPT: Decoding Mekong Delta Salinity.
When harnessed equitably and responsibly, AI has incredible potential to help solve some of the world's toughest challenges and reduce global inequity.
This region, home to 21.5 million people in Vietnam, is suffering from increased saltwater intrusion due to multiple factors, including climate change.

XAG P100 Pro Agricultural Drone Launches in Vietnam: Bigger, Foldable and Cost Saving

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

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As a proven way to lower production costs and mitigate climate risks, XAG P100 Pro is expected to be a widely used tool in Vietnam.

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As a proven way to lower production costs and mitigate climate risks, XAG P100 Pro is expected to be a widely used tool in Vietnam.
The XAG P100 Pro Agricultural Drone is an electric unmanned aerial system, designed for precise seeding, crop spraying, fertilizer spreading and field mapping.
Through local collaboration, XAG P100 Agricultural Drone has been widely applied across the Mekong River Delta, covering rice, banana, and durian plantations.
The launch of XAG P100 Pro Agricultural Drone caters to the market demand for a more efficient yet flexible farming tool.

Brain Tumor Fighter Finds Comfort and Community in Rocky Mountain Fisher House

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

"He says, 'Everything is just fine and dandy, except you have a brain tumor.'

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"He says, 'Everything is just fine and dandy, except you have a brain tumor.'
A patient advocate let her know that, because of her husband's service, she would be eligible to stay at the Rocky Mountain Regional Fisher House.
Between her new friends at the Fisher House and her husband, Eugenia had a full support group as she went through radiation.
"We both feel blessed to have the Fisher House just two-and-a-half hours from our home," the couple said.

XAG Equips Vietnam Rice Farmers with Drones to Earn More

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Vietnam becomes the strong mainstay to meet the world's growing rice demand, with its fragrant rice warmly welcomed by high-end markets.

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Vietnam becomes the strong mainstay to meet the world's growing rice demand, with its fragrant rice warmly welcomed by high-end markets.
Rice farmers are in need of digital technology to effectively raise production, and drones are now more commonly seen across the Mekong River Delta.
He has been busy teaching farmers to operate XAG drones since this July.
As more farmers are taking the lead to adopt drones, digital farming is set to thrive and benefits rice export.