Despite being weeks away from peak harvest season, Hung Yen’s signature egg-shaped lychees are already sold out thanks to a surge in pre-orders.

Bac Ha district in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, a famous production hub of Shan Tuyet tea, is rolling out measures to promote the economic value of the specialty and bring the product to more foreign markets, reported Nong nghiep Vietnam (Vietnam Agriculture) newspaper.

Villagers in Pho Phong commune in Duc Pho town, Quang Ngai province, have focused in recent years on making grass brooms given the stable market for the products. They are now mapping out a plan to help their craft village boost sales.