Vietnam salt industry needs to adopt new strategies

Vietnam has a number of advantages in salt production but is affected by small-scale and scattered production and a lack of industrial methods, which affect quality and productivity. — VNA/VNS

HO CHI MINH CITY: Salt producers need to adopt new technologies, diversify products and push promotion to grow the industry sustainably, experts say.

Vietnam has a number of advantages in salt production, including a 3,200km coastline and favourable natural conditions, but is affected by small-scale and scattered production and a lack of industrial methods, which affect quality and productivity.