From enhancing transparency in production processes to boosting sales on digital platforms, technology is not only reshaping traditional business models but also promoting a shift in the rural economy toward sustainable value-chain linkages.
The Central Coordination Office for New-style Rural Development reports that 48 of 79 five-star OCOP products (60.7 per cent) have entered high-standard markets like the US, Europe, and Japan.
Under the annual trade promotion programme being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), there will be continued efforts to boost exports and increase consumption at home.