While German consumers are familiar with Vietnamese products such as coffee, seafood, tea, and spices, many other quality items remain relatively unknown in the market. The Selgros event not only helped introduce Bac Giang lychee to German consumers but also provided them with the opportunity to experience other Vietnamese agricultural products.
Festival-goers will have a chance to take part in lychee harvesting, bunch-tying, stem-cutting, chilling fruit in ice-water tanks, and packing into foam boxes in accordance with export-standard procedures.
As Vietnam gears up for a bumper lychee harvest in 2025, estimated to reach 303,000 tonnes, up 30% from 2024, the agricultural sector, in coordination with localities, is proactively deploying measures to enhance fruit quality, expand markets, and boost exports.
The northern province of Bac Giang possesses a rich trove of cultural heritage. In recent years, it has made significant efforts to tap into its historical and cultural assets to boost local tourism.
Local authorities have identified 795 homes of poor and near-poor households and individuals with recognised service to the nation that qualify for support. Of these, 475 require complete reconstruction and 320 need significant repairs, with estimated costs totaling 39 billion VND (1.53 million USD).
The province seeks to enhance business capacity for innovation and technology mastery, focusing on developing high-tech and core technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution with high applicability.
In the coming period, the northern province of Bac Giang will focus on addressing challenges to non-state budget investment projects and expediting their progress, affirmed Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Mai Son.
Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Bac Giang province Mai Son said the province will focus on accelerating the development of e-administration and digital administration to improve operational efficiency and better serve the people and businesses.
To date, Bac Giang has developed 479 specialised production zones. These include over 15,000 hectares dedicated to lychee production meeting VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards in Luc Ngan, Tan Yen, and Luc Nam.
The two-day festival serves as a vital platform to preserve and promote the traditional musical heritage associated with the belief of worshipping the Mother Goddesses of the Three Realms.
The Xuong Giang Victory in 1427 ended 20 years of the Ming rule over Vietnam, restoring peace and prosperity to Dai Viet and ushering in a new era in the nation's history.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved the investment policy for the construction and infrastructure development of the Song Mai–Nghia Trung Industrial Park in Bac Giang province.
In 2025, the committee plans to collaborate with provincial departments and district-level People's Committees to strengthen monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of projects.
In 2025, the northern province of Bac Giang is prioritising the effective implementation of programmes and policies targeting local ethnic minority groups, according to Truong Van Bao, deputy head of the provincial Board for Ethnic Minority Affairs.
The Politburo and Secretariat of the Party Central Committee issued disciplinary measures against some Party members with wrongdoings and shortcomings at a meeting in Hanoi on January 10.
