Since taking on the role of Chairwoman, Dang Huynh Uc My has brought a breath of fresh air to the agriculture sector, transforming the traditional sugar cane production unit into a provider of high-tech and innovative agricultural solutions across the entire value chain – from cultivation and processing to distribution and global trade.

In just six months, AgriS has implemented a series of strategic policies, including restructuring investments to focus on the core agriculture industry and making research and development (R&D) the spearhead of its growth. This involves a multinational R&D system with centers in Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

With a goal of diversifying products using high-tech foundations, AgriS expanded its portfolio to include sugarcane, coconut, banana, and rice farming, while also intensifying deep processing and developing FBMC products (food, beverages, dairy, and confectionery).

AgriS Chairwoman Dang Huynh Uc My shares the corporation’s long-term vision and strategic goals

One of the most notable hallmarks of Ms. My’s leadership is the expansion of international cooperation and investment. A prime example is the partnership between AgriS and Sungai Budi Group, a leading Indonesian agricultural corporation, which opens up opportunities for technology transfer and the development of sustainable agriculture in Southeast Asia.

Another significant collaboration is with Nanyang Technological University, ranked among the top 15 technology and innovation universities worldwide. This partnership involves engagement with the Singapore Agri-Food Innovation Lab (SAIL), further enhancing AgriS’s innovative capabilities.

These international collaborations underscore AgriS’s leading role in fostering the Vietnam-Singapore-Indonesia economic triangle, connecting agricultural supply chains, and addressing food security challenges in the region and beyond.

The AgriS agricultural ecosystem asserts its independence from TTC with its separate operational headquarters

Given the rapid pace and scale of AgriS’s development, along with its ambitious breakthrough goals, the need for a modern space that meets the corporation’s operational requirements far exceeds what the current TTC Group headquarters can offer, which has been in use for over a decade.

As the agricultural division flourished, the shared “home” of TTC Group could no longer accommodate the expanding international reach of the AgriS ecosystem. With its smart operating system and integrated state-of-the-art agricultural R&D center, the AgriS Building will provide the infrastructure necessary for the corporation to focus on specialized goals, fostering innovation and sustainable development.

AgriS’s recent divestment from TTC Group companies, coupled with the inauguration of its new headquarters, underscores its independent status and long-term vision.

The AgriS headquarters meets green building standards and utilizes advanced technologies to minimize emissions and promote sustainability

The AgriS Building boasts 14 floors above ground and four basement levels, spanning over 11,200 square meters. It has earned LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and houses a specialized R&D center, as well as a 1,000-square-meter conference center for hosting ESG events, green workshops, and gatherings for the innovative agricultural community.

The entire building is intelligently operated through an AI-powered system that monitors energy, security, and the environment in real time, ensuring efficiency and sustainability. This reflects AgriS’s commitment to circular economics and its Net Zero emissions goal by 2035.

Ms. My affirms, “We are striving to become the epicenter of innovation and technology in Vietnamese agriculture, aiming to establish a strong presence in Southeast Asia and globally.”

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