On October 7, 2026, Professor Shenggen Fan, Director of the Institute of Global Agricultural Economics and Policy, and Ms. Simin Cheng, Research Assistant to Professor Shenggen Fan and Head of the Research and Student Affairs Office at China Agricultural University (CAU), visited Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) and its Faculty of Accounting and Business Management (FABM) for a working meeting. Representing VNUA’s leadership at the meeting was Prof. Dr. Tran Duc Vien, Chairman of the University Council for Science and Education. The meeting was also attended by faculty members and staff from FABM, the Faculty of Economics and Management, and the Faculty of Social Sciences.

VNUA leaders and faculty members take a a photo with the delegation from China Agricultural University.

During the meeting, Professor Shenggen Fan delivered a presentation entitled “Policy Innovation for Food Systems Transformation.” His presentation introduced the functions, research priorities, and key research achievements of the Institute of Global Agricultural Economics and Policy (AGFEP) at CAU. Professor Fan highlighted the significant research outcomes achieved by AGFEP in recent years and their contributions to policy recommendations for the government. These recommendations covered a range of areas, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural production, investing in agricultural research and development (R&D), promoting sustainable food consumption, and developing science and technology policies for agriculture. The presentation also outlined the development directions and strategic priorities for China's agricultural sector over the next 15 years.

Professor Shenggen Fan delivers his presentation.

Participants attend the meeting.

The presentation attracted considerable interest from participants and sparked lively exchanges, discussions, and questions. After an hour of productive engagement, the meeting concluded successfully. The event was particularly meaningful as a practical activity celebrating the 70th anniversary of VNUA. It provided VNUA faculty members and staff with valuable insights and useful research approaches in agricultural and food policy. It was hoped that scientific research cooperation between CAU and VNUA would continue to grow and develop in the coming years.