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New agricultural models help Mekong farmers adapt to climate change

New agricultural models help Mekong farmers adapt to climate change

In response to increasing salinity in the Mekong province of Kien Giang, authorities have successfully introduced new farming techniques that have boosted productivity.
Historic drought ravages Vietnam's shrimp farms

Historic drought ravages Vietnam's shrimp farms

The worst drought and saltwater intrusion in almost a century have cost the Southeast Asian country about VND 6.4 trillion ($287 million) in the first four months of this year, according to Vietnam's General Statistics Office, and the historic natural disaster has shown no signs of abating.
May 19, 2016 | 06:21 pm GMT+7
Shrimp farmers going broke due to severe drought

Shrimp farmers going broke due to severe drought

Vietnam is struggling against the worst drought and salinity in almost a century, and the historic natural disaster has taken a heavy toll on the southernmost province of Ca Mau, which accounts for 25 percent of the country’s shrimp production.
May 27, 2016 | 06:20 pm GMT+7
Historic drought costs Vietnam $670 million

Historic drought costs Vietnam $670 million

The worst drought and saltwater intrusion in almost a century has cost Vietnam VND15 trillion ($669 million) so far this year in agriculture losses, according to a government report.
June 01, 2016 | 04:02 pm GMT+7
Drought killing Vietnamese shrimp hits seafood exports

Drought killing Vietnamese shrimp hits seafood exports

Vietnam exports about $7 billion worth of seafood each year, mostly from waters off its southern coast, and the industry has started to feel the impact of the worst drought and saltwater intrusion in almost a century.
June 13, 2016 | 07:37 pm GMT+7
Saltwater threatens to drown nearly half of Vietnam's paddy fields

Saltwater threatens to drown nearly half of Vietnam's paddy fields

If nothing's done, "the [Mekong] delta's agricultural production will be exhausted in the next three years."
July 12, 2016 | 08:05 pm GMT+7
Drought and fish deaths drown Vietnam’s seafood exports

Drought and fish deaths drown Vietnam’s seafood exports

Processing factories are floundering to find something to process.
August 04, 2016 | 05:04 pm GMT+7
Vietnam eyes bigger share in Australia’s shrimp market

Vietnam eyes bigger share in Australia’s shrimp market

The seafood industry is also hoping for a rebound after exports plunged last year.
September 12, 2016 | 04:29 pm GMT+7
Vietnamese shrimp exports under more toxic scrutiny

Vietnamese shrimp exports under more toxic scrutiny

Shipments are being sent back due to high levels of antibiotics and heavy metals.
October 18, 2016 | 07:15 pm GMT+7
Vietnamese shrimp make it big in America

Vietnamese shrimp make it big in America

Climate change wiped out competitive shrimp stocks, paving the way for Vietnamese exports.
October 27, 2016 | 01:53 pm GMT+7
Vietnam detects banned chemicals in 134 batches of catfish exports

Vietnam detects banned chemicals in 134 batches of catfish exports

The reputation of some exporters is on the line, with one already banned by the European Union.
December 20, 2016 | 03:41 pm GMT+7
Japan tightens inspections on shrimp shipments from Vietnam

Japan tightens inspections on shrimp shipments from Vietnam

The island nation now screens every last shrimp export for a banned antibiotic.
December 22, 2016 | 11:13 am GMT+7
Vietnam’s seafood exports could be left fishing in 2017

Vietnam’s seafood exports could be left fishing in 2017

Environmental disasters and slowing global demand have left the industry all at sea.
January 20, 2017 | 05:06 pm GMT+7
Affluent China emerges as Vietnam’s major seafood buyer

Affluent China emerges as Vietnam’s major seafood buyer

Seafood producers in Vietnam are expected to cash in on China’s rising consumption.
February 02, 2017 | 07:56 pm GMT+7
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