When Local Communities Take Ownership of Forests

Local forest stewardship gains traction in Gia Lai

Allocating forest land and protection contracts to local residents has significantly improved forest management in several western communes of Gia Lai province, authorities and community leaders say, strengthening conservation while supporting livelihoods.

Building a Billion-Dollar Empire on White Sand

Building a billion-dong empire on white sand

On barren white sand once deemed desolate and unproductive, farmer Nguyễn Xuân Ánh has methodically built a nearly 10-hectare integrated farm, generating an average annual profit of 500–700 million VND (approximately USD 20,000–28,000).