The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) imposes new requirements on Viet Nam’s coffee industry—not only regarding traceability but also concerning data on cultivation areas, farming practices, and the link between production and the protection of natural resources.

PM Chinh encouraged local residents to explore additional crops and livestock suitable for intercropping in order to maximise land use efficiency. Farmers were also urged to strengthen cooperation with one another and with businesses by joining cooperatives, consolidating land resources and working together to expand production and improve incomes.

Lao Cai Province’s tourism industry grew impressively in the first six months of 2025, attracting more than 8.7 million visitors, reaching more than 22 trillion VND in revenue. From July 1, after the merger, new Lao Cai Province is expected to continue to become the tourism centre of the Northwest region, aiming to welcome 16.5 million visitors by 2030.