Hanoi, March 30 -- Vietnam's agricultural sector is entering a critical phase of transformation driven by advanced technologies and the digitalisation of farming areas, with standardised databases and traceability seen as essential to ensuring greener and more sustainable development.

The sector has long been characterised by fragmented production and heavy reliance on traditional practices, leading to inconsistent quality, low value, and limited competitiveness in international markets.

According to Pham Huy Hoang, General Director of VNPT Information Technology Company (VNPT-IT), transitioning from raw exports to high-value products requires a strong data foundation, including information on farming areas, production processes and mar...