Hanoi, June 22 -- The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.

The move aims to create a large-scaled, modern, and closed-loop centre encompassing research, cultivation, deep processing, and commercialisation of medicinal plants.

Unlocking potential for stronger development

Vietnam boasts a rich diversity of medicinal plants, with over 5,000 species known for their therapeutic properties. However, the country's herbal medicine sector has yet to fully tap into this potential. Most activities remain focused on raw material exploitation with low added value, limiting the industry's...