Vietnam Focuses on Enhancing Value of Local Agricultural Products
Vietnam is seeing initiatives across its provinces aimed at improving the quality and market competitiveness of agricultural products. Son La Province, in particular, is focusing on enhancing the value of its produce through stronger linkages between farmers, cooperatives, and businesses, and promoting OCOP (One Commune One Product) certification.
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