Topic: Vietnamese coconut water

Traditional Macapuno trees yield a "sap" or macapuno ratio of only 20-30% per bunch, whilst trees grown using modern embryo and tissue culture techniques achieve a ratio of 75-80% per bunch.

By 2030, the coconut cultivation area is expected to reach 195,000 - 210,000 ha, with the Mekong Delta region being a key growing area.

Negotiations underway with China as exporters look to add to US market.