Kick-off Meeting: “Capacity Sharing between National Partners in Vietnam and Consumers and Food Environments (CAPSHA)” for the 2026–2027 Period

27-3-2026

On March 25, 2026, the first meeting of the National Coordination Unit (CCU) in 2026 under the Better Diets and Nutrition (BDN) Program was held to initiate the implementation plan for research and collaboration activities in Vietnam, while also promoting the implementation of the “Capacity Sharing between National Partners in Vietnam and Consumers and Food Environments (CAPSHA)” initiative in the new phase.

Food Systems Profile. Son La Province, Viet Nam

20-1-2026

The National Action Plan for the transformation of transparent, accountable, and sustainable food systems in Viet Nam to 2030 (NAP-FS) was promulgated under Decision No. 300/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister dated March 28, 2023. The transformation of food systems (FS) needs to begin at the provincial level, with the participation and coordination of stakeholders from multiple local departments, agencies, and sectors, to support decision-making and promote effective transformation with clear direction. To achieve this goal, stakeholders need a clear understanding of the current status of the provincial food system and the role of each sector within it.

Food Systems Profile. Dong Thap Province, Viet Nam

20-1-2026

The National Action Plan for the transformation of transparent, accountable, and sustainable food systems in Viet Nam to 2030 (NAP-FS) was promulgated under Decision No. 300/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister dated March 28, 2023. The transformation of food systems (FS) needs to begin at the provincial level, with the participation and coordination of stakeholders from multiple local departments, agencies, and sectors, to support decision-making and promote effective transformation with clear direction. To achieve this goal, stakeholders need a clear understanding of the current status of the provincial food system and the role of each sector within it.

Food system profile: Mekong Delta, Vietnam

23-11-2025

Duong, T.T.; Hoang, T.K.; Huynh, T.T.T.; Pham Thi, H.M.; Nguyen, Q.M.; Truong, T.M.; Dang, V.P.; Tran, V.T.; Bui Thi, V.A.; Tuan, T.M.P.; Pham, T.H.T.; Manh, C.N. (2025) Food system profile: Mekong Delta, Vietnam. 32 p.

Vietnam – Ireland Aim for a Partnership in Food System Transformation

4-11-2025

Vietnam and Ireland will shift from project-based cooperation to a strategic policy partnership, aiming to jointly shape the institutional framework and direction for a sustainable transformation of the food system.

Food System Profile: Dong Thap Province, Vietnam

25-7-2025

Pham Thi, H.M.; Huynh Thi, T.T.; Nguyen, Q.M.; Tran Cong, T.; Truong Thi, T.T.; Bui Thi, V.A.; Nguyen Thu, D.; Nguyen Van, V.M.; Huynh Tat, D.; Nguyen Minh, T.; Hua Quang, H.; Dao The, A.; Pham Thi, H.T.; Tran Van, T.; Nguyen Thi, T.H.; Nguyen Viet, H.; Truong Tuyet, M.; Nguyen Minh, A.; Duong, T.T.; Lundy, M.; Bene, C.; Even, B. (2025) Food System Profile: Dong Thap Province, Vietnam. 28 p..

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Consultation Meeting on "Developing the Food System Profile (FSP) for the Mekong Delta Region" on November 27, 2024

28-11-2024

As part of Component 2 on "Nutrition-Secured Food Systems" under the initiative "Protecting Food Systems in Major Asian Deltas for Livelihoods and Climate Adaptation (AMD)," the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), in collaboration with the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and other partners, organized the consultation meeting on "Developing the Food System Profile for the Mekong Delta Region (MKD)" at CIAT's office on November 27, 2024.

Presenting Vietnam’s Progress in Food Systems Transformation at Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting of UNFSS+4

12-3-2025

From March 3 to 5, 2025, the Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+4) took place at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the FAO Food Systems Coordination Hub, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, the event focused on evaluating regional progress in transforming food systems, enhancing accountability, and mobilizing investments for sustainable development.

FOOD SYSTEM FACT SHEET: VIETNAM

7-7-2024

Vietnam’s food system is complex, encompassing all the people and processes from the farm all the way through processing, transport, sales, and consumption. For those studying food systems, particularly as they pertain to healthy diets and nutrition, grasping an overview can be a significant challenge.